Discusses the need for creating conditions more favorable to worldwide accommodations with the accent on ways in which such desirable developments may be fostered. (Author/RK)

A growing body of research literature suggests that significant relationships exist between the attitudes individuals develop toward their own and other societies and their images of international conflict and collaboration. Without some understanding of basic human behavior, a recognition that many of the important differences in behavior can be…

Argues that citizenship education needs a global dimension, and identifies four basic themes for developing a global perspective in the classroom. Contends that understanding the world's interdependence requires a knowledge of all major civilizations and cultures to prepare for future public policy decision making. (NL)

The accelerated pace of society suggests that social education be clearly formulated from a conceptual golobal framework, recognizing the oneness of earth and man's sharing of a common fate, and that the curriculum be designed from a point of view toward improving international understanding. Effective approaches in international relations…

This paper provides a state of the art review of intercultural awareness at the elementary and secondary school level. The key assumptions underlying this paper are two: (1) Intercultural awareness education, however many fields or special efforts are included, is increasingly becoming education for interaction in a global society or world…

Discusses the different definitions and conceptualizations of global education, stating that much of the traditional curriculum of international studies can be reinterpreted to prepare students to participate in an interdependent society. Gives nine objectives for global education, and delineates the issues surrounding current conceptions of…