The study of multilingualism has gained prominence due to increases in linguistically diverse student populations. This paper aims to contribute to research on multilingualism by addressing schoolteachers' beliefs and practices related to linguistic diversity. A unique sample of 606 teachers across ten minority-dominant schools from Southwest…

Religion plays an important role in social studies content and is difficult to ignore, especially because of current world events. In our global society, it is more important than ever to know about and understand the religious beliefs of others. The social studies curriculum is infused with religion, but teachers circumvent the issue, mistakenly…

This paper explores how Geography's position in British Columbia (BC), Canada's school social studies curricula has been affected by changes in educational cycles over the twentieth century. The amount of instructional time, the importance assigned to the subject and the content of the subject have varied in accordance with the pre-eminence given…

This paper reports the findings of a review which intends to exchange ideas in the field of agricultural education. The review evaluates accomplishments over the past two decades in agricultural education and training facilities. Sections include: (1) "General Findings from the Review"; (2) "Findings Relating to the World Bank"; (3) "Overall…

Describes the Universal Curriculum, a program designed to prepare students to make constructive contributions to their communities and to actively pursue solutions to global problems. The program helps students deal with major issues confronting humankind and work on making the world a better place in which to live. (MD)

The globalization of the human condition challenges the way we educate children about the world. This article describes the way in which human affairs have been transformed globally, with accelerated changes (represented by a J curve) taking place in the twentieth century. (Author/WD)

Gilbert Grosvenor, editor of "National Geographic," is interviewed about the importance of geography for Americans. He claims our lack of geographic knowledge impedes our ability to act and compete in the world market as a world power and points out that geographic ignorance extends to people employed at high levels of government. (MD)

A descriptive analysis addressing the future impact of globalism on programs in educational administration provides perspicacity to professors in the specialty area. Emphasis on internal/global education is usually reserved for programs for individuals going to foreign countries, working with foreign countries, or providing cooperative programs…

Reviews six recently developed ERIC documents containing lesson plans, teacher guides, activity modules, and units for teaching about population education. (JDH)

The potential dangers teachers face when their classes begin to study human rights are discussed and advice on how to minimize the dangers are offered. (RM)

Introduces the articles in this issue, and reports five critical needs required to strengthen global studies in our schools. The needs are: (1) adoption of state and local policies; (2) encouragement of local curriculum development; (3) better teacher training; (4) bringing global studies into the educational mainstream; and (5) establishment of…

Stresses the need for social studies classroom teachers to devise curriculum which represents a realistic image of the realities that confront inhabitants of planet earth. Suggests that nations must be studied along with other important international factors such as multinational corporations, international organizations, private groups, and…

This bibliography is designed to provide Saskatchewan (Canada) teachers with steps to introduce a multi-resource approach to teaching Social Studies and History. The bibliography is designed to assist educators in choosing a variety of appropriate resources to support the Social Studies 20 and History 20 curricula. Items listed are intended to…

This handbook accompanies two inservice programs designed for elementary and secondary teachers who want to incorporate a world education thrust in their curricula. The first inservice program, "Making a Commitment," attempts to help participants come to an agreement as to what they mean when they speak of their world education program.…

Movements for peace are gaining strength and popularity in many countries. The aims and goals of peace education in Iceland are discussed. (RM)