Describes instructional strategies employed by global educators to enhance students' cross-cultural learning. (20 references) (PKP)

Examines the consequences of an historic lack of interaction between conservationists and those in the biomedical community. Focuses on the sound management of the world's biological diversity in order to maintain public health and discusses opportunities for enhanced collaboration. (LZ)

Identifies the origins, impact, and legacy of the global education movement in the United Kingdom, arguing that while many of the movements associated with (and subsumed within) global education may not appear to be central to current educational policies, the methods and focus of much of the work is still evident and has resurfaced in current…

The Model United Nations simulation is an effective way to provide undergraduate business students with international and multicultural experiences. Students develop personal and technical skills such as researching, caucusing, negotiating, and consensus building. (SK)

States that the International Schools Association (ISA) has provided the finest curricula for International Education and has established itself as a leader in this field. ISA Chairman L.E. Timmermans discusses the ISA's accomplishments, its future, and the relationship between international and national schools. (CW)

Discusses the background of global education; the development of a philosophy and realistic goals and objectives for global education; the issues that should be components of global education; and assessment of student progress in that field. (SR)

Explores the importance of lifelong learning in a global society and presents contributions of development education. Discusses the agendas of citizenship and sustainable development and proposes key concepts, skills, and values for a global curriculum. (Contains 27 references.) (SK)

Survey responses from 24 of 77 U.S. nursing doctoral programs indicated that their international students lack familiarity with the U.S. health care system, lack prior experience with seminars, and experience stress from heavy courseloads. The curriculum's global perspective is enhanced by their presence, but nursing schools need more effective…

This article focuses on the relationship between development education/global education and education for sustainability. A short introduction describes the current use of the term "global education" and the different groups working and competing within this area in the development field. In the first part, the history of the concept of "global…

Globalisation includes not only the changes brought about by the opening up of markets and communication technology, but also those set in motion by shifts in policy relating to the responsibilities of government and the role of research and innovation in development. This paper examines the impact of globalisation on education research, policy…

Educating for global citizenship is increasingly named as a goal of education. This study examines the variations in intent and approach to global education and educating for global citizenship. A review of the literature identifies the links between citizenship and globalization as well as the conflicting discourses and agendas surrounding…

In this experimental study which is based on qualitative and quantitative data collection from an experimental and a control group, it has been found that when some educational terms in English Language Teacher Training programs are strengthened in meaning through some adaptations to better convey the message, their effectiveness is increased.…

Studies by neo-institutionalists in sociology suggest that the institutions, organizations and governing rules in the environment are becoming more similar worldwide as the process of globalization continues. A so-called "world culture" based on science was hypothesized to explain the phenomena related to standardization and convergence.…

Young people need more innovative thinking skills, cultural awareness, higher-order cognitive skills, and sophisticated communication and collaboration skills than ever before. To prepare students for their global futures, schools must be in tune with the new global reality. Schools need to restructure curriculum and pedagogy to place student…

This article begins by noting some of the global concerns that young people have today and highlights the crucial role of global education in responding to such concerns. It then considers the importance of teacher training in such matters and reports on a preliminary study relating to the initial training of teachers in England. In particular…