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Mitton, Roger – 1982
The linking of research and action, basic methods of social research, and the uses of research in distance teaching are examined, with examples drawn from the Lesotho Distance Teaching Centre and other distance teaching programs. Ways in which research can be useful and early stages of research design and planning are discussed. An explanation of…
Descriptors: Data Analysis, Data Collection, Developing Nations, Distance Education
Merryfield, Merry M., Ed. – 1987
These lessons were written by African social studies specialists for U.S. middle school students to stimulate interest in and develop a positive attitude toward Africans and their culture. Each lesson provides objectives, materials, teaching procedures, and is meant to be used as a textbook supplement. To promote understanding of young Africans,…
Descriptors: African Culture, Area Studies, Cultural Awareness, Developing Nations
Download full textGarrett, Carly Sporer – 2000
The Water in Africa Project was realized over a 2-year period by a team of Peace Corps volunteers. As part of an expanded, detailed design, resources were collected from over 90 volunteers serving in African countries, photos and stories were prepared, and standards-based learning units were created for K-12 students. This unit, "Narrative…
Descriptors: Area Studies, Curriculum Enrichment, Developing Nations, English
Ray, Dany M. – 2000
The Water in Africa Project was realized over a 2-year period by a team of Peace Corps volunteers, World Wise Schools (WWS) classroom teachers, and WWS staff members. As part of an expanded, detailed design, resources were collected from over 90 volunteers serving in African countries, photos and stories were prepared, and standards-based learning…
Descriptors: Benchmarking, Curriculum Enrichment, Developing Nations, Foreign Countries
Pilain, Mary Ann Calkins, Comp. – 1984
This comparative study of technical and vocational education policy, planning, and administration in 16 countries is based on case studies prepared by representatives of those countries in 1982 according to guidelines drawn up in conformity with the activities foreseen in the Unesco Programme for 1981-83. Chapter 1 introduces the study. Chapter 2…
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Cost Effectiveness, Developed Nations, Developing Nations
Cohen, Amy – 2000
The Water in Africa Project was realized over a 2-year period by a team of Peace Corps volunteers, World Wise Schools (WWS) classroom teachers, and WWS staff members. As part of an expanded, detailed design, resources were collected from over 90 volunteers serving in African countries, photos and stories were prepared, and standards-based learning…
Descriptors: Benchmarking, Curriculum Enrichment, Developing Nations, Females
