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Indra, Doreen Marie – 1987
This paper addresses the educational implications of a unique Canadian program of refugee immigrant support and integration--private sponsorship. Individual Southeast Asian refugees and their families are financially supported by groups of five or more private individuals. Many such groups are affiliated with Christian church congregations. The…
Descriptors: Acculturation, Church Programs, Cross Cultural Training, Cultural Differences
Rey, Micheline – 1986
Showing awareness of the problems and the definition of priorities, this booklet summarizes Council of Europe activities and issues surrounding the intercultural training of teachers of migrant children from 1977-1983. Chapter 1 charts milestones in the Council's activities on the integration of migrants. Chapter 2 delineates terms of reference,…
Descriptors: Cross Cultural Training, Cultural Awareness, Cultural Interrelationships, Educational Strategies
Jones, Carol, Ed. – 1986
Written for grades K-5 from a multicultural perspective, the curriculum guide has a dual focus: intracultural and intercultural. Rationales for this focus include raising the sensitivity of students toward their own cultural groups and examining the commonalities across cultures for an awareness of what binds people together. Implementation of a…
Descriptors: Cross Cultural Studies, Cultural Awareness, Cultural Differences, Curriculum Guides
Olmos, Arlette – 1987
Because European culture is multicultural and multilingual, intercultural education is necessary for migrants and many others. Interculturalism rejects assimilation of minority cultures by dominant national cultures and promotes the need for harmonious integration of peoples with diverse languages and cultures. The report recommends pupil-centered…
Descriptors: Cross Cultural Training, Cultural Background, Cultural Education, Cultural Interrelationships
Peterson, Sophia; Maxwell, John – 1989
The West Virginia Consortium for Faculty and Course Development in International Studies (FACDIS) is described in this report. FACDIS, a consortium of 21 West Virginia institutions of higher education, assists in international studies course development, revision, and enrichment. It also helps faculty remain current in their fields and in new…
Descriptors: Consortia, Cultural Awareness, Curriculum Development, Faculty Development
Beach, Richard, Ed.; And Others – Teaching Canada, 1986
Offering varied and diverse information resources to assist in teaching about Canada, this publication contains facts on scholarship availability, student essay writing contests about U.S./Canadian related topics, and analyses of those issues affecting relations between the two countries. Crossword puzzles for classroom use utilize current events…
Descriptors: Area Studies, Audiovisual Aids, Cultural Awareness, Cultural Education
Shannon, William G. – 1978
The objectives of this study were to identify international/intercultural programs and activities of community and technical colleges across the nation, to encourage replication, and to suggest ways of strengthening these programs. Over 200 colleges responded to a request for information. Generally, community colleges were seen to offer a wide…
Descriptors: College Curriculum, Community Colleges, Curriculum Enrichment, Intercultural Programs
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King, Maxwell C., Ed.; Breuder, Robert I., Ed. – New Directions for Community Colleges, 1979
Twelve essays examine issues related to community college involvement in international education. Hugh Adams explores the role of community colleges in international education. S. V. Martorana and William Shannon present a framework for program planning. Sydney Grant examines strategies for internationalizing the curriculum. Seymour Fersh…
Descriptors: College Curriculum, College Role, Community Colleges, Exchange Programs
KOMOSKI, P. KENNETH; GREEN, EDWARD J. – 1964
DURING THE SUMMER OF 1963 NINETEEN PERSONS IN RAMALLAH, JORDAN AND THIRTY-SEVEN PERSONS IN IBADAN, NIGERIA TOOK A SIX WEEK TRAINING WORKSHOP COURSE IN PROGRAMED INSTRUCTION. THE COURSE CONSISTED OF LECTURES, GROUP DISCUSSIONS, READING ASSIGNMENTS, INDIVIDUAL CONFERENCES, PROGRAM WRITING, EDITING, AND STUDENT TRIALS. THE TRAINEES MADE COMMENDABLE…
Descriptors: Curriculum, Educational Experiments, Evaluation Methods, Experimental Programs
Augerot, James E. – 1972
This is the final report on the Romanian Conference Project. The conference, held May 12-13, 1972, consisted of three sessions devoted to the reading of scholarly papers; a discussion of the state of the field, which focused on cultural exchange, teaching materials, and organization of interested scholars for improved communication; and a plenum…
Descriptors: Conference Reports, Cultural Exchange, Culture Contact, Curriculum Development
Moore, Merriam – 1974
This curriculum guide details a 10-week German language course on Austria for advanced high school students. It is intended to help students develop skills of listening comprehension, reading, speaking, and writing German; to add to their knowledge of German grammar and vocabulary; to acquaint them with Austrian history and culture, and to have…
Descriptors: Art Education, Cross Cultural Studies, Cultural Education, Curriculum Guides
Goshen Coll., IN. – 1975
Since 1968, Goshen College has been offering a program in international education. Called the Study-Service Trimester (SST), the program provides the geographic setting for direct experience in culture shock by exposing students to first-hand, live experiences and confrontations in unfamiliar environments. As part of their general education,…
Descriptors: Biculturalism, Bilingual Education, Comparative Education, Cross Cultural Studies
Beusch, Ann A.; And Others – 1973
In Part 1, Ann A. Beusch reports on the integration of intergroup education into the total curriculum of Maryland's school system. Attention is drawn to the contributions made by language teachers concerned with the needs of the various ethnic groups in the state, with primary emphasis given to issues of cross-cultural communication and awareness.…
Descriptors: Cross Cultural Studies, Cultural Awareness, Curriculum Development, Curriculum Guides
Isgar, Tom; Isgar, Susan – 1968
The Institute for Tutorial Development, April 1967-68, was designed to encompass field work, seminars, community housing, and intense group and personal interactions in an effort to give tutorial interns an educational experience during the 8-week session. Following introductory material, this report describes various facets of the institute…
Descriptors: Cross Cultural Training, Field Experience Programs, Higher Education, Institutes (Training Programs)
International Council for Educational Development, New York, NY. – 1971
This publication lists area programs of study in international education at United States colleges and universities. Inclusiveness over selectivity has been favored; simple faculty review committees are included, as well as full area studies programs offering graduate and undergraduate programs. Part I of the directory is a listing by state,…
Descriptors: Area Studies, College Programs, Cross Cultural Studies, Directories
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