This study used an ethnographic approach to analyze data on the teacher as self in the high school social studies classroom, examining patterns in social studies pedagogy and how the teacher's self is manifested in global education classrooms. Data came from observation reports, interviews, and document analyses at three high schools. Teacher…

Article discussed the history of Ireland, its connection with Great Britain, its educational past and present, and the source materials used to describe it. (RK)

Article appeared as a pamphlet published by the Greater Pittsburgh Guild for the Blind.

This article focuses on how the training dollar is spent, by line item, within a cost model structure. Items discussed include instruction, travel and per diem, instructional material, facility use, administrator salary and fringe, organization costs, and lost salary time. Use of the model for cost analysis also is examined. (CT)

Describes student tours to the Soviet Union, discussing the benefits to be derived from such experiences by both students and leaders. In particular, discusses the organization of the tours, their types and costs, advertising strategies, suggested itineraries and guidebooks, student orientation and group composition, and problems encountered…

One method of eliminating the restrictions of the traditional classroom is the mobile seminar, a traveling class designed to provide students and faculty with new opportunities for professional and personal growth. (JN)

Eight guidelines to assist health professionals in the preparation of a team field expedition are: (1) assess the activities; (2) consider the environment; (3) know orientation and preventive measures; (4) take food and water precautions; (5) know the team members; (6) prepare the pharmacy; (7) carry out the field operation; and (8) follow up…

A sample lesson is given in which students apply mathematics on a hypothetical trip. (MK)

A volunteer for an Earthwatch research project describes experiences in Nepal. (JD)

Describes a month-long nonaccredited daytime program for senior citizens from Montreal. Senior students, two college students and one administrator from Dawson College spent a month in Florida, combining a vacation with an educational experience. (Author/BEF)

Describes a science study tour that included visits to eight European cities. Lists visits to science museums, research centers, and educational institutions. (MLH)

Children who travel abroad with their parents and attend many foreign schools face some problems in establishing friendships, but learn to adapt to different cultures and environments. (JD)

Discusses the advantages of travel and maintains that the spirit is continually energized to observe previously unknown things. The article argues that there is no better school for life than to witness the diversity of others' lives, habits, and tastes. (Author/CK)