Discusses Boyer's proposal to incorporate the seven human commonalities into college courses so that students will become less parochial and more global individuals. Describes the application of this commonalities approach to both a general education course and an introductory course for biology majors. Commonalities are presented in a…

Argues that the lack of environmental education (EE) at both the tertiary level and in preservice teacher education in most Latin American countries is considered a main weakness for professional development. A review of literature in national EE strategies provides some insights into the constraints and opportunities relating to the introduction…

This article describes the programs for medical diagnosis of child abuse and neglect in three states and efforts to establish state-wide programs in two states. Findings indicate state funding was vital for initiation of programs, alliances with other groups were successfully used to garner support, and professional training was crucial. (Contains…

Discusses the Technology Enhancing Achievement in Middle School (TEAMS) approach to classroom design, which incorporates interdisciplinary teams, active learning, and technology as an instructional tool. Considers the nature of instruction, development of the approach, and research examining its effects. Includes lists of software and other media…

Introduces six articles on interventions, practices, beliefs, and contexts designed to facilitate early adolescents' school achievement and overall development. The articles focus on middle school reform, separate schooling for African American males, ability grouping, teacher roles, interdisciplinary programs, and the role of cooperation and…

Summarizes an interdisciplinary course that uses humanities resources to illuminate social science concepts related to nationalism and multiculturalism. Combined fiction and nonfiction sources to discuss the determining factors of national and personal identity. Includes relevant examples, as well as a list of required texts, and student projects.…

Uses examples from children's literature to develop a beginning understanding of concepts related to various types of civil injury law. Examples include "The Cat in the Hat," illustrating respect for others and private property, and "Peter Rabbit," revealing the concept of conversion. Includes discussion questions and activities. (MJP)

Considers autobiographical works by African American authors, Gwendolyn Brooks and Ronald Fair. Incorporates these works into an interdisciplinary lesson plan concerning black themes, personal identity, and urban history. Includes teaching suggestions, lesson objectives, discussion questions, and other activities. (MJP)

The tension between "urban" and "research" in an urban research university has led to the creation of a small, service- and community-oriented honors program that serves the needs of academically talented students at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. Another hallmark of the program is its constantly evolving…

Discussion of the need to include affective components in the education of gifted students considers: development of interpersonal and emotional intelligence, the need for an affective curriculum component, the role of the teacher to address the social and emotional needs of gifted students, and inclusion of affective learning in multidisciplinary…

The University of New Brunswick's Renaissance College is Canada's first undergraduate interdisciplinary leadership program. The 3-year outcomes-based program values experiential learning and exposes students to a multitude of perspectives. Forty percent of the courses are electives taken outside the college, including two Canadian and…

Describes a seventh and eighth grade social studies unit on the Civil War that incorporates language arts. The unit addresses the four levels of perspective development. Aims to provide students with a better understanding of the Civil War and develop students' personal perspectives. (CMK)

Describes a yearlong sophomore course called Environmental Issues that combines economics, science, government, and technology through classroom projects and community activities. The course evolved into an international network among six schools called The 21st Century Schoolhouse, in which students collaborate on projects with students from…

Presents a lesson where students interact with the art of the Gilded Age and learn about various artists from the time period as a means to review the major themes of the Gilded Age. Explains that this lesson addresses the National Standards for U.S. History. Provides teacher notes, extension activities, and additional sources. (CMK)

Describes a school-based curriculum project involving 12 student teachers studying geography and modern foreign languages on a one-year Postgraduate Certificate of Education (PGCE) course in the University of Durham (England) in which they visited Olomouc (Czech Republic) for two weeks to plan and prepare teaching materials and carry out their…