The purpose of this volume is to present a body of basic information about the Great Lakes that is current and based on sound research. Such information is frequently difficult to locate, especially in one reference, and equally difficult to decipher and evaluate. The 16 essays contained in this book deal with a variety of topics including the…

Three keynote addresses from the W. Arthur Cullman Symposium are presented in this booklet. The first address, "Global Productivity: New and Renewed Perspectives," was delivered by John G. Keane, Director of the United States Bureau of Census. In his address, Dr. Keane proposed five guideline perspectives: recognizing emerging global unification…

This curriculum guide consists of five learning modules designed to guide students through an inquiry strategy that will help them to see the developing world and groups within the United States experiencing development problems, through the eyes and experience of that population. Each lesson is divided by sections on objectives, set induction or…

Parallel studies at universities in Israel, Finland, Canada, and the United States used a "selected deletion gap-filling test," a variation on the cloze procedure designed to measure reading comprehension by testing the reader's familiarity with cohesive links and grasp of text coherence. The test design responded to the growing demand for a more…

This essay presents an argument for policies responsive to global environmental needs by examining the causes and consequences of six critical environmental issues, and then offering specific U.S. policy recommendations. Following an explanation of the global nature of environmental problems, a summary of the salient facts regarding the following…

This project consisted of an analysis of United States' data collected during the Second IEA Science Study (SISS). It focused on the differences in achievement scores between female and male participants at Grades 5, 9, 10, 11, and 12. A manipulative process test, as well as the written achievement test, was administered to students in grades 5…

A review of the status of English language instruction in Czechoslovakia begins with an overview of the role of English in the society in general and outlines the status of English use and instruction in the educational system at all levels. The review also covers the characteristics and training of English language instructors, the type and…

This volume marks the completion of Phase II of the Centre for Educational Research and Innovation (CERI) project of inquiry into the issues inherent in the introduction of new information technologies in education. It summarizes the issues discussed and the recommendations made by four working groups at an international conference, each of which…

This manual was written to help youth groups organize and implement environmental action projects in their communities. Because numerous types of groups exist around the world, the term "youth group" is used to represent any organized effort of young people. The activities in this document were designed for ages 12-20. Although groups…

This compilation of conference materials consists of: programme, inaugural and closing addresses, working group reports, background papers, and a reference document. The principle substantitive items are the working group results and the background papers. Within the overall conference theme of "Education and New Information…

The efforts of the European Community and the Council of Europe to organize and encourage international cooperation for academic mobility and recognition of qualifications and degrees are examined, and the apparent divergence in developments and interests is discussed. (MSE)

Bulgaria's participation in international educational exchange is examined in terms of foreign enrollments in Bulgaria, Bulgarian students' study abroad, short- and long-term international exchanges for students, faculty, and researchers, cooperation in Bulgarian area studies, and cooperation with governmental and nongovernmental international…

Describes involvement of the 12 European Community member states in environmental education. Reviews traditions of environmental education in Europe. Outlines European environmental education methods. Presents a case study of the organization structure, goals, activities, and future plans of the European Community Environmental Education Network.…

Recommendations of the Council of Europe Committee of Ministers regarding measures that should be implemented in Western Europe concerning the learning and teaching of modern languages are outlined. General measures and measures concerning language learning at all school levels, language learning by migrants, teacher education, and international…

A sketch of Dutch international education is presented and the Dutch government's policy toward international education is examined. An ideal international education program is described. (RM)