Offers a model of scientific thought based on the multidisciplinary integration of the sciences. Stresses the importance of constructions/deconstructions of meanings, codifications/decodifications of symbols, and structurations/destructurations of conceptual operations in the development of scientific thought and in the modification of human…

Discusses recent pedagogical recommendations for cross-cultural lessons that are available in professional journals. Concludes that a large variety of learning activities recommending methodological approaches to cross-cultural education are available to teachers. Suggests that more intensive research in promising learning activities for an…

The Glion Declaration, issued after a 1998 higher education leadership colloquium, proposes strategies for addressing higher education challenges in the 21st century. Issues addressed include teaching as moral vocation, scholarship as public trust, creation of new intellectual alliances, use of information technology, public service as…

Presents three reactions to James A. Banks' article, "Transformative Challenges to the Social Science Disciplines: Implications for Social Studies Teaching and Learning." Calls for more emphasis on global education, agrees that teaching and learning strategies should be changed, and recommends changes in preservice teacher education.…