Recommends active cooperation between sponsors of American students in France and sponsors of French students in the United States so that exchange students can make meaningful contacts in the host country. (MLA)

The monotony of unvarying schedules occurs in secondary schools and higher education. This article concerns an effort to modify the classroom situation temporarily through a teacher exchange experiment between a university methods instructor and a high school French teacher. (Author/SW)

The visit of an American group of gymnasts to the People's Republic of China is reported with emphasis on what was learned about Chinese culture as well as Chinese sports. Physical fitness programs are described and the status of children and women is discussed. (LBH)

Offers personal observations about the increasing importance of international education in an ever more complex and interdependent world. Looks at international trends in industry, farm production, and the world economy. Considers ways in which international education activities, such as faculty exchange, can enhance cultural understanding. (DMM)

Focuses on the educational relations between China and foreign countries. Outlines China's policies regarding sending scholars and students to technically advanced countries for cooperative research and study. Includes articles on the benefits of such exchanges to China's modernization. (Author/BSR)

Describes a community college English teacher's year spent in China and recommends that anyone interested in a similar experience be prepared to sing, dance, or entertain in some way before an audience, in addition to handling regular teaching duties. (NKA)

A historic American-Soviet agreement establishes an undergraduate student exchange program whose unique feature is that the Soviet students will be allowed to attend American institutions unchaperoned for the first time, allowing them to assimilate into American college life. (MSE)

Faculty participating in a three-month exchange program at a British teacher education program observed that the programs were generally similar in organization and duration to those in the United States, while differences were seen in students' academic backgrounds, teaching philosophy, program component integration, and emphasis on developmental…

Relates the experiences of United States sociology professor who received a Fulbright award to teach sociology in China. Particular attention is given to the difficulties encountered in teaching the students sociological research methods. Concludes with recommendations for improving social science education exchanges between the two countries.…

Suggests faculty exchange as a method of revitalizing tenured faculty. Discusses problems to be considered, such as state laws, rank and salaries, duties, etc. (PD)

Discusses ways to change foreign language teaching in the British school system so that more students achieve A level passes. Covers such topics as the first term, topic-based work, material choice, sources and resources, equipment, foreign exchange visits, listening and speaking practice, reading and writing practice, translation, homework, and…

Because the Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada (AUCC) recognizes the importance of international students to Canada and its institutions of higher education, it makes some recommendations to enhance policy related to international students and to facilitate the recruitment of international students to Canadian educational…

Presents annotated bibliographies of curriculum guides and instructional materials available for purchase or exchange from 24 school districts throughout the United States. (RB)

Discusses the experience of a British exchange physics teacher with the physics instruction in the United States of America, including students' learning and extracurricular activities. Indicates that the state of physics in the United States is found to be less healthy than in Britain. (CC)

Unesco clubs, Associated Schools Programs, and National Commissions report on exchange projects, new materials, and curricular innovations, as well as requests for interaction with others interested in active learning from an international perspective. (JH)