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Jeynes, William, Ed. – Routledge Research in Education, 2022
Offering contributions from international leaders in the field, this volume builds on empirically informed meta-analyses to foreground relationship-based aspects of parental involvement in children's education and learning. Chapters explore how factors including parent-child communication, cultural and parental expectations, as well as…
Descriptors: Parent Participation, Academic Achievement, Educational Psychology, Meta Analysis
Moses, Barbara G.; And Others – 1985
This student booklet is intended to introduce students to the concept of the international citizen. Students need a deep knowledge and thorough understanding of the interdependent world. The activities booklet is divided into three parts. Part 1, "You, The International Citizen," contains: (1) "Introduction"; (2) "The All-American Kid"; (3) "We…
Descriptors: Comparative Education, Cross Cultural Studies, Cultural Awareness, Cultural Interrelationships
Perry, Linda – 1985
This student booklet provides an introduction to the city of Philadelphia and explores the city's global connections. The volume contains the following chapters: (1) "Philadelphia: The City of Neighborhoods"; (2) "International Visitors Enjoy Our Sights"; (3) "Foreign Students Make a Temporary Home With Us"; and (4)…
Descriptors: Area Studies, Cross Cultural Studies, Elementary Secondary Education, Geographic Location
Hoffman, Dorothy; Sorenson, Mary Eileen – 1991
This document consists of a classroom lesson designed for upper elementary grades 5-8. It is based on the goals of the United Nations International Literacy Year (1990). The lesson covers 4 to 5 class days and can be used in language arts or social studies classes. The lesson includes a brief introduction to the United Nations, information on the…
Descriptors: Cross Cultural Studies, Global Approach, Intermediate Grades, International Cooperation
Palmer, Joseph W. – 1986
This outline for a graduate library school course at the State University of New York at Buffalo emphasizes trends and developments in North American librarianship with primary emphasis on Canada (especially Ontario). The participation of Canadian authorities as guest lecturers and field trips to Canadian libraries are important elements in the…
Descriptors: Course Descriptions, Cross Cultural Studies, Developed Nations, Foreign Countries
Lilja, Marilyn – 1980
Readings and activities in this elementary school unit are designed to introduce students to Amish culture. Specific reference is made to the Amish communities in Iowa. Four lessons focus on the history of the Amish in the United States, Amish family life, community life, and customs (such as clothing and occupations) in modern Amish communities.…
Descriptors: Amish, Community Characteristics, Community Cooperation, Cross Cultural Studies
Weiss, Helen – 1980
The readings and activities in this 5-day unit for 4th and 5th grade classes are designed to introduce students to Amish culture in America. A total of five lessons are outlined in which students discuss Amish family life, role play Amish celebrations, make basic products such as bread and soap, and examine Amish customs and occupations. A…
Descriptors: Amish, Community Characteristics, Community Cooperation, Cross Cultural Studies