Senator Paul Simon discusses the importance of a global, humanistic, multicultural approach to education. He presents insights to help make teachers better educators, stressing the importance of making education a priority (particularly for minorities) and enhancing the quality of teaching. (SM)

An analytical model is presented to help social work graduate students understand and compare nations' social welfare policies for income, health, and social services. The model looks at these policy elements: government's legal responsibilities and conceptual orientations; constraints on government intervention; catalysts for intervention, needs,…

Presents learning activities concerning Christopher Columbus and his voyages. Includes lessons requiring students to (1) write a pledge of allegiance to the world; (2) examine the Americas before Columbus; (3) prepare a newscast on Columbus' arrival in the Americas; (4) imagine being a Native American encountering Columbus; and (5) explore what…

Outlines music education's history since World War II, highlighting the work of the Music Educators National Conference (MENC). Emphasizes U.S. music educators' influence in international music education, arguing this influence should reflect multicultural, global perspectives. Notes the importance of understanding mass media's influence on young…

Suggests a strategy for sustainable living that stresses the need for both national support and international cooperation. Proposes that the goal of creating a "sustainable society" includes improvement in the quality of human life and conservation of the Earth's vitality and diversity. (MCO)

Discusses the influence of Japan on educational reform in the United States. Identifies economic self-interest and global competitiveness as the motivations for increased U.S. instruction about Asia and the Pacific region. Expresses concern that such a competitive outlook is unlikely to produce a global perspective. (DK)

Provides an overview of the development of links between culture and higher education in Europe. Suggests that universities can bridge the gap between technical and humanistic cultures. Urges that universities work to maintain cultural diversity that can contribute to the advancement of global civilization through cooperation. (DK)

Describes an individual's experience returning to his native Czechoslovakia, 43 years after fleeing Communism. Discusses problems faced in transforming people conditioned to an authoritarian state into citizens of a democracy. Stresses that good intentions and sincerity are not enough to understand area studies and the importance of intercultural…

Describes a learning exercise to combine the goal of global understanding and appreciation with global knowledge. Suggests that students (1) take a systematic inventory of their personal possessions, (2) record the origin of each on a world map, and (3) analyze and discuss their findings. Reports results of student surveys listing origins and…

The understanding and practice of multicultural education can be enriched by expanding the discourse to include comparative perspectives from around the world. A Virginia teacher educator uses videocases (containing slices of educational life, teaching notes, and a written set of expert interpretations) to help students engage in a series of…

Examines recent developments in health informatics from a historical and global perspective relating to information management through the interdisciplinary application of information science and technology for the benefits of patients, staff, scientists, managers, and caregivers. Highlights include competition; the World Health Organization;…

In June 1989, eighth graders in 3 Massachusetts schools participated in a live, 2-way, 90-minute video teleconference with students in Karlsruhe, Germany, as part of a multiorganization partnership called KITES (Kids Interactive Telecommunications Experience by Satellite). Although environmental sciences was the official topic, students also…

Argues that citizenship education needs a global dimension, and identifies four basic themes for developing a global perspective in the classroom. Contends that understanding the world's interdependence requires a knowledge of all major civilizations and cultures to prepare for future public policy decision making. (NL)

Describes a classroom simulation that has students role play membership in the United Nations. Students are assigned countries and through research and debate learn that country's position on international issues. The culminating activity has students participate in a mock United Nations Assembly vote. Argues that this method encourages students…

The lack of a vision of sustainability in contemporary science education is discussed. Policies for curriculum and instruction that will enhance sustainable growth that are based on the ideas of fulfilling basic human needs, improving the environment, conserving resources, and developing a sense of community are presented. (KR)