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Peer reviewedSchnur, James O.; Hopes, Clive – Journal of Research and Development in Education, 1995
Identifies and describes briefly the various forms taken by education in Germany today, portrays some of the factors that are currently influencing it, and presents some of the challenges it is facing. Among these challenges are reunification, multinationalism, multiculturalism, and evidence of some radical political and social influences.…
Descriptors: Cultural Pluralism, Elementary Secondary Education, Foreign Countries, Higher Education
Schnur, James O.; Schnur, Mary Ann – Day Care & Early Education, 1994
Describes the typical experiences of German children on their first day of school, as well as primary education in Germany in general. Notes that, in the Grundschule (state primary schools), unlike most American public schools, children are exposed to religious instruction (Catholic and Protestant) and foreign languages. Other similarities and…
Descriptors: Cross Cultural Studies, Cultural Differences, Educational Attitudes, Elementary School Curriculum
