There is debate internationally about the production of curriculum texts and the epistemologies underpinning the knowledge legitimated in national curricula. National History curricula in particular are a source of contention bounded by calls for coherent and unifying national narratives that are inclusive and reflect the complexity of the…

The globalization of the agriculture industry has created an emerging need for agricultural education in the United States to take a more globalized approach to prepare students for future careers in agriculture. The purpose of this study was to identify international agricultural concepts for secondary agricultural education curriculum. A Delphi…

Since the mid-1980s, a global resurgence of large-scale reform in the field of education has been witnessed. Implementing these reforms has created many dilemmas for change leaders. Following a three-year qualitative research project, the present study explores the dilemmas leaders faced during the implementation of the national curriculum reform…

The policy and philosophy of school curriculum formation in this article is interpreted from phenomenological and critical pedagogy perspectives. The main features of the phenomenology, set against the instructional method for an individual's development, and his/her relationship with the surroundings, are herein explicated. The distinction…

Structured according to the conceptual frameworks of nationalism and globalization, this study examined relationships between and among the Armenian Ministry of Education, the World Bank, the Open Society Institute Assistance Foundation-Armenia, and Armenian secondary school teachers and principals from 1991 to the present. Each group played a…

Provides a model for developing global awareness activities in a secondary school. (Author/IRT)

Discusses the views of Paul Gagnon and his book "Democracy's Untold Story." Examines the drawbacks of teaching the type of Western civilization course advocated by Gagnon and argues that schools should continue the quest for a teachable approach to world history. Includes suggestions for improving the typical world history course. (GEA)

This article reviews recent changes in the secondary curriculum of Nigerian schools, devoting particular attention to social studies and global education. Global education is infused in the curriculum from seventh through twelfth grade. Included is a course outline for ninth-grade social studies. (JDH)

International agriculture is becoming increasingly important in agricultural education. The challenge is to inform students of aspects of international agriculture that may affect them as producers and consumers of agricultural products. This goal dictates that international agriculture concepts become an integral part of the agricultural…

Usable responses from 220 of 332 secondary agriculture teachers in North Central states revealed a less than desirable integration of international agriculture concepts. International content was more likely to used by older teachers, those who perceived strong administrative support, and teachers with higher levels of cultural awareness. (SK)

The goal of global education is to expand an individual's perception of the world. Secondary schools have a responsibility to infuse a global perspective into their social studies programs. Lists names and addresses of 12 programs that link social studies and global education. (12 references) (MLF)

This article suggests specific themes and approaches to integrate a more global perspective into courses presently taught at the secondary level. (Author/DE)

Global education is education designed to cultivate a world view and to develop knowledge, skills, and attitudes needed to live effectively in a culturally diverse world characterized by increasing economic and social interdependency. Social studies teachers should assume a key role in introducing a global perspective to the curriculum. (JN)

Shows how English teachers can contribute to programs on global education. Reports on the components of the global education program at Stevenson High School, Livonia, Michigan. (RL)

The multicultural/multiethnic movement in education is easily advanced through the music curriculum, where music and musicians overlap national and political boundaries. For secondary school students, studying music may be a key to knowing their expressive selves and knowing more about the world. (four references)