A 1979 report concerning Finland's proposed internationalization of its higher education system and curricula is summarized, including conclusions about such components as peace research, education for peace, and assistance to developing nations, its relationship to various disciplines, and research efforts. (MSE)

The proceedings of a world conference (the Frankfurt Congress, September, 1983) concerning the role of higher education in addressing world social and economic problems are summarized, including introductory speeches and discussions of key issues such as employment, intercultural cooperation, changes in values and ethics, and general prospects for…

This booklet examines some of the critical issues that will affect the resolution of the Puerto Rican question of independence. Historical, social, political, economic and international dimensions of the issue are addressed. Chapters include: (1) "From Guanica to the New Deal"; (2) "The Commonwealth: Politics and Society"; (3)…

This collection of educational documents, technical reports, legislative documents, and summaries from a variety of areas of education for democratic citizenship was assembled for the consultation meeting in Strasbourg, France. These documents formed a foundation for the work of the meeting and a future project dealing with civics education in…

This final report is a summary of a conference designed to show the importance of adult education for the next century, encourage worldwide commitment to the right of adults to education, and strengthen and expand international cooperation. Part I consists of the summary of the plenary discussions: introduction, speakers and opening speeches, and…

The essence of peace education is to involve the students in expectations about possible changes in the direction of a cooperative and caring planet, to create attitudes through involving young and old in caring and protecting activities, and to make it possible to turn some of the caring and protecting activities into habits. These are some of…

On the occasion of the 15th anniversary of Reading Recovery in North America, this booklet reviews the history of Reading Recovery's "extensive growth, compelling research, and unprecedented success." The booklet tells a story of individuals whose vision, dedication, and untiring efforts have changed school systems and early literacy…

This quarterly journal offers information about diverse aspects of education in countries throughout the world. Following an editorial discussion of education for citizenship, articles included are: "Free Education for All" (E. Jouen); "The Challenge of Pay Equity: A Stubborn Problem" (M. Tomei); "The IMF's Pupil in Latin…

This book is the outcome of a research study on the impact of international cooperation on selected fields within Indian education, focusing on needs in the areas of teacher education, science education, and population education. Data sources for the study included published and unpublished printed materials and interviews with selected…

This paper focuses on two aspects of the development of international approaches in peace studies: one concern is to examine the conceptual evolution of global thinking about social conflict and peace, while the other is to investigate the origins, goals, and work of international institutions which conduct research and education related to world…

This report, based on a selection of information received from States and Territories and many organizations, gives a profile of what is being taught about the United Nations in the United States just 10 years after the organization came into existence. This bulletin discusses the following topics: (1) How are the schools and colleges of the…

Describes features of the emerging knowledge society, its relationship with education, role of international organizations in knowledge development and management, and the need for knowledge based aid policies. Suggests that knowledge development is the responsibility of governments in developing nations, while knowledge management could be tasked…

Highlights some unresolved tensions emerging from the knowledge agency area of interest. Focuses on Great Britain's Department for International Development (DFID). Discusses DFID's policy for internal knowledge management and its theory of how to support partner countries' knowledge generation and dissemination. Suggests a number of challenges…

Examines how Chinese universities are responding to globalization and internationalization. Captures some university experiences in its cultural complexity and social context. Reveals that local circumstances offset and/or resist the global. Reflects on the difficulty in managing the global within the local of a newly changed context. (CAJ)

Examines different understandings of gender equity and women's empowerment in the District Primary Education Programme (DPEP) and Mahila Samakhya (Women's Empowerment). Highlights achievements of the two organizations. Concludes that social justice and educational transformation cannot proceed in India without the powerful interconnections of the…