UNESCO has given serious attention to the contribution that physical education and sport can make to the life enrichment of the people of the world. The developing nations, in particular, regard the expansion of lifelong opportunity for participation in physical education and sport to be among their highest national aspirations. (JN)

The importance of a comparison of national systems of higher education is argued. Examples of how cross-national comparison can be instructive are presented. The importance of studying academic power or authority comparatively is discussed and several guides for future research are offered. (Author/MLW)

The role of the university in Japan's technological and industrial development is discussed. Problems including the westernization of a non-Western society, coordination between education and industry, the government and freedom of the university, and nationalism and internationalism are described. (Author/MLW)

Describes goals and educational objectives for the global perspectives project and its humanities component. Enumerates four basic concepts and three ideas for basic skills development. Presents a sample social studies curriculum for K-12, expanding student horizons from a study of self to a study of the world. (CK)

A world-wide effort to educate people regarding their relationship with the earth should include concepts that all facets of the earth's natural and cultural environments function in one interrelated system, the earth's eco-systems are fragile, people should depend on renewable resources, and limiting population growth is crucial. (Author/KC)

Reviews Korean-American relations during the twentieth century and suggests lessons to be drawn from this relationship. Lessons include that American economic aid programs can be successful, and that occasional strained relationships between close allies should not be taken too seriously. Journal available from American-Asian Educational Exchange,…

Annotates available books, magazines, and curriculum background and teaching materials for social studies teachers. Topics include background materials on global and developmental issues, teacher-student curriculum materials, and a list of related organizations and their resources. Title and publishing information is given. (CK)

Provides a rationale for global studies at all levels of education and identifies various governmental agencies and private organizations which have developed programs and/or materials on global education. Recommends also teacher workshops on global issues and involvement by community members in global education programs. (DB)

Explains some of the collections and operations of the library at the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA). Highlights include disseminating classified information from the classified collection, subject matter requirements, the unclassified Historical Intelligence Collection which deals with the intelligence profession, client confidentiality, and…

Describes the results of a global survey about the most critical issues facing educational television in this decade. Results indicated that the most critical problems were limited funding, inadequate staffing, outdated equipment, insufficient broadcasting time, declining levels of government support, lack of equipment in schools, and insufficient…

The Global Law School Program developed at New York University (New York) consists of three initiatives: a program to internationalize the faculty; a program providing up to 20 full scholarships annually for graduate law students from around the world; and a center underwriting research and teaching on the impact of the global economy on property,…

Discusses promotion of multicultural child education and literacy learning. Focuses on identity building and language development. Analyzes Brazilian government's "National Curricular References for Child Education." Argues that predominance of a monocultural, cognitive-based approach to child education is detrimental to children whose…

Interprets international influences in Greek education policy with special reference to the technological sector of higher education related to Greece's semi-periphery in the world. Points out that higher technological education was upgraded to promote modernization and economic development; however, these reforms were incompatible with the nature…

Describes the challenges that research and statistical systems are faced with in the education sector. Argues these consequences are the result of decisions made for economically advanced countries to adopt a lifelong learning framework and strategy in response to the move toward the new global economy. (CAJ)

Examines the global digital divide, with tables of data that document the wide disparity between the world's information-rich and information-deprived. Highlights include how it affects educational opportunity; cost issues; causes of the divide; and strategies for successful educational technology use, including appropriate project design,…