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Rensink, Connie – Childhood Education, 2020
As the world becomes increasingly interconnected, education systems must prepare students with the skills and knowledge to be able to thrive in a global economy and society. Toward this end, teachers play a key role in supporting students to develop as global citizens who bridge cultural divides, understand sustainable development issues, and act…
Descriptors: Global Approach, Teacher Competencies, Teacher Role, Citizenship Education
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Morgan, Hani – Childhood Education, 2013
In today's hyper-connected world, children's exposure to technology as a tool to communicate, learn, and socialize has increased exponentially. As teachers and parents recognize the demands for increased use of technology among young children, they should be able to identify and address the challenges associated with such exposure. Cyberbullying,…
Descriptors: Bullying, Computer Mediated Communication, Internet, Peer Relationship
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Ransom, Marilee – Childhood Education, 2012
The Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC) is the most widely ratified human rights treaty in history, yet the United States has failed to ratify it, despite the efforts of countless supporters. Opponents of ratification in the United States have been effective at preventing ratification by asserting that the CRC will damage family…
Descriptors: Teaching Methods, Parent Role, Childrens Rights, Family Relationship
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Freeman, Nancy K.; Swick, Kevin J. – Childhood Education, 2007
In 2000 ACEI began an exploration of the potential role that a code of professional ethics might have in the Association. The Public Affairs Committee recommended that the Executive Board appoint an ad hoc Ethics Committee. That committee, under the leadership of Nita Barbour, accepted its charge to provide guidance to colleagues who struggle to…
Descriptors: Teachers, Guidance, Problem Solving, Ethics
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Staley, Lynn; Bayer, Eileen – Childhood Education, 2004
This brief article reports on selective presentations from the January, 2004, conference, "Poverty, Partnerships and Peace: The Role of Educators in the 21st Century," sponsored by the Committee on Teaching about the United Nations. Topics covered include the importance of teaching girls in Afghanistan and the connection between poverty…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Poverty, Conflict Resolution, Teacher Role
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Liu, Karen; Kuo, Li Tsung Wen – Childhood Education, 2007
Many Americans believe that diversity issues are limited to the United States. The truth is, however, that many cultures struggle to recognize and foster cultural diversity. In this article, the authors have two aims: (1) to recognize various ethnic groups in Taiwan, in particular aboriginal groups; and (2) to inform educators about what they can…
Descriptors: Cultural Pluralism, Foreign Countries, Multicultural Education, Canada Natives