Over the past century our world has witnessed much uncertainty and ambivalence as a consequence of inhumane acts perpetrated against humanity such as murder, extermination, enslavement, deportation, persecution on political, racial or religious grounds, war crimes (mistreatment of civilians and non-combatants as well as one's enemy in combat), and…

The encounter--and sometimes confrontation--of music with various cultural backgrounds challenges many preconceptions and prejudices on music making and learning. The rise of what is now often called "world music" has not only brought new sound worlds to Western ears, but digs deep into existing systems of belief. In discussing both…

A second volume compiles the outcome of a program of seminars from 1997 to 1999 that were funded by the United Kingdom Economic and Social Research Council to reassess and redirect comparative educational research. Eighteen chapters are as follows: (1) "Introduction: The Comparative Study of Educational Policy" (David Phillips); (2) "Education…

Focuses on the school's role in transmitting Canada's Christian culture. States that Christianity has been the dominant religion of Canada for centuries and is part of the very fabric of the country. Ponders questions such as (1) When ethnic and religious pluralism exists, should the schools transmit Christian heritage as part of Canadian culture?…

Explores the interplay of local and global environmental concerns, noting that bioregion-based education cannot cultivate meaningful bioregional sensibility without addressing political and economic globalization; examining connections between bioregion-based and critical global education; asserting that the integration of the two must consider…

The president and associate provost of Fairleigh Dickinson University explain how the school uses distributed learning in unexpected ways to prepare students for a future characterized by diversity, digital information access, and globalization. (EV)

Interview with Sir John Daniel, Assistant Director-General for Education of the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). Discusses UNESCO's role in promoting a peace curriculum in schools throughout the world. (PKP)

In the first of a two-part article, the author surveys the field of humane education and explores its connection with human rights and environmental education. Human education is considered the "Ultima Thule," or a far-away, unknown, region within the field of education. Concludes with two humane education activities. (LZ)

Presents four dimensions of a model of global education: inner, temporal, spatial, and issues related. Outlines key ideas, knowledge, skills, and attitudes for each dimension. Describes learning and teaching in the global classroom. (SK)

Discusses the current status of the International Baccalaureate (IB) degree in International Schools. Describes the six academic subjects, the core requirements of the degree, and gives an overall evaluation of the IB program through the eyes of the author, who was a student in such a degree program in Hong Kong. (CW)

Nursing education should address the consequences of global environmental change, integrate environmental considerations into clinical practice, and promote sustainable policies. Educators should raise nursing students' awareness of environmental issues and empower them to contribute to policy debates. (Contains 36 references. Includes…

A survey of 28 participants in the International 4-H Youth Exchange program, 16 family members/ friends, and 60 extension agents indicated that participants expanded awareness of global issues, developed cultural sensitivity, and increased community involvement. Barriers such as money and lack of program knowledge can be overcome by seeking…

Presents activities and resources for addressing international business in the curriculum, including e-mail partnerships, international document specifications, currency comparisons, marketing to other cultures, scavenger hunt, business lunch, and international telephone and travel etiquette. (SK)

E-Learning has been frequently heralded as a transforming influence on global education and corporate training. Despite such rhetoric, the adoption, diffusion and exploitation of e-Learning by educational institutions and organizations have been slower than anticipated. In this paper we attempt to examine the future of e-learning by adopting a…

There are some notable gestures to inculcate the "will to peace." General approval by all the nations of the world seems now to be given to the World Court. The League of Nations, though not approved officially by the U.S., is generally admitted as approaching the ideal of its originator, the Commander-in-Chief of U.S. forces during the World War.…