This document was created to serve as a major networking tool of the National Clearinghouse on Development Education (NCoDE). The purpose of the document is to share state of the art practices and common concerns among the expanding development education community. Among the items in the publication is an interview with Elizabeth Hogan,…

Discusses: (1) problems of engineering education; (2) continuing engineering education (CEE); (3) CEE needs of developing countries (updating teacher competence, improving knowledge of professional practices of young engineers, and others); and (4) CEE programs in India (discussing faculty-oriented programs, professional societies programs,…

This simulation highlights problems of development strategies for underdeveloped countries and examines aspects of tourism. As Parliament members on a Caribbean island, students discuss a proposal from a foreign source and make a decision on behalf of their people. Includes procedures, timetable, character list, role descriptions, and other…

This paper explores gender violence in schools in what is commonly known as the "developing world" through a review of recent research written in English. Violence in the school setting has only recently emerged as a widespread and serious phenomenon in these countries, with the consequence that our knowledge and understanding of it is embryonic;…

The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) Records and Archives Management Programme (RAMP) works primarily to help developing countries meet archive and record management needs. This study is intended to inform archivists, curators, and users in the proper handling and care of archival materials. The publication…

Intended for educational policymakers, this bibliography provides detailed analyses of documents in languages not widely used or understood at the international level or of documents that are not available in the original format. The countries included in this bibliography are China, Finland, the German Democratic Republic, Hungary, and Japan.…

Examines the impact of introducing data processing in middle-level accountancy training programs in Botswana. Hardware and software considerations for the program are also examined. Since the beginning of the program, some 300 students have been trained in accounting. (JN)

The Dominican Republic has taken steps to develop and implement a comprehensive plan (called Plan Sierra) for national natural resources management. The plan (which includes an environmental education component) demonstrates a commitment to Stockholm Recommendation 96 in a way that could become a model for other Latin American nations. (JN)

This annotated bibliography from the International Educational Reporting Service lists recent publications and documents dealing with educational innovations. A subject and country index is provided as well as sources where readers may obtain the announced documents and publications. (CLB)

Explores three fundamental questions related to the young engineer's scientific mission in developing countries: (1) Why go? (2) What results can he or she hope to achieve? (3) What type of training is necessary? (JN)

Discusses: (1) continuing engineering education (CEE) in developing countries and particularly the Brazilian experience; (2) financial sources provided by legislation passed by the government of Brazil and their importance for CEE expansion; and (3) CEE in traditional classroom education and limitations due to schedules for working engineers in…

Discusses the need to broaden students' perspectives in all areas and suggests teaching literary works written in major European languages by third world writers, in second language classes as one method of doing so. (EKN)

Examines consequences of cross-cultural technology transfer. Questions for students to analyze regarding the feasibility of transferring a particular form of technology to a given cultural group are provided. (RM)

Looks at educational factors in using television or cinema film for non-formal education in developing nations. Styles of presentation in films are discussed, and suggestions are made for assessing effectiveness. (JEG)

A proposal is made for creating a one-month study unit for the study of Haiti by eighth grade, social studies students. Background information on Haiti's geography, population, economy, culture, and history is provided. Ideas for three lesson plans on Haiti include the iron market in Haiti, Haitian history, and the role of voodoo in Haitian…