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Peer reviewedOstapuk, Michael A. – Journal of Geography, 1997
Examines an interdisciplinary and creative process that uses travel journal entries as the basis for a short story. Included in the process is a delineation of geographic themes. Discusses possible uses of this approach in the classroom. Includes a sample short story. (MJP)
Descriptors: Academic Standards, Critical Thinking, Foreign Countries, Fundamental Concepts
Peer reviewedBespal'ko, V. P. – Russian Education and Society, 1996
Compares and contrasts the need for educational standards in the United States and Russia. Argues that both systems burden their students with an excess of peripheral and inconsequential material in order to satisfy outdated pedagogical objectives. Praises American efforts at creating national standards but questions their applicability to Russia.…
Descriptors: Academic Standards, Comparative Education, Educational Development, Educational Improvement
