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Direct linkShort, Kathy, Ed.; Day, Deanna, Ed.; Schroeder, Jean, Ed. – Stenhouse Publishers, 2016
In today's globally connected world, it is essential for students to have an understanding of multiple cultures and perspectives. In this edited collection, Kathy Short, Deanna Day, and Jean Schroeder bring together fourteen educators who use global children's literature to help students explore their own cultural identities. The book lays out why…
Descriptors: Multicultural Education, Cultural Awareness, Childrens Literature, Global Approach
Download full textBarker, Bruce, Comp; Christian, Duane, Comp. – 1988
This document contains a collection of eight selected secondary level units of study about Japan. Individual units were planned and written by teachers who participated in the first Southwest Program for Teaching about Japan (SPTAJ) study tour to that country during 1987. Unit topics include: (1) "An Introduction To Japanese Medicine"…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Instructional Materials, Lesson Plans, Resource Units
Keller, Clair W., Ed.; Schillings, Denny L., Ed. – 1987
This book provides a historical perspective on the changing nature of the United States Constitution and the society it has shaped. Part I focuses on the eighteenth century with chapters on the origins, writing, and ratification of the Constitution. Activities are designed to help students think about the difficulties associated with the creation…
Descriptors: Constitutional History, Constitutional Law, Instructional Materials, Learning Activities
Finkelstein, Barbara, Ed.; Eder, Elizabeth K., Ed. – 1998
This book, intended to be used in the middle and high school classroom, provides teachers with unique ideas and lesson plans for exploring culture and adding a multicultural perspective to diverse subjects. "Hidden messages" are the messages of culture that are entwined in everyday lives, but which are seldom recognized or appreciated…
Descriptors: Audiovisual Aids, Autobiographies, Cultural Context, Films
Richardson, Helen W., Ed. – 1995
This yearbook provides teaching strategy topics of general interest to social studies teachers of all grade levels. This first annual yearbook focuses on using social studies to bring the world closer to home. There are 17 papers, including: (1) "Getting Ready for the World" (Angene H. Wilson); (2) "Making Cultural Connections: A…
Descriptors: Cross Cultural Studies, Culture, Educational Games, Elementary Secondary Education
Institute of International Education, New York, NY. – 1991
This document presents curriculum projects and papers written by U.S. teachers who traveled to countries in Southern Africa in the summer of 1991 as part of the Fulbright-Hays Summer Seminars Abroad Program. The included projects and papers are: "Through a Glass Darkly: The Enigmatic Educational System of Botswana" (Alan C. Howard);…
Descriptors: Economics Education, Elementary Secondary Education, Foreign Countries, Foreign Culture
National Committee on United States-China Relations, New York, NY. – 1992
Written by U.S. teachers who traveled to China in 1991, this document contains a compilation of curriculum projects about China. The projects include: "China Via the Five Fundamental Themes of Geography" (S. Cassady); "Jiemei (Sister): An Analysis of the History and Role of Women in the People's Republic of China" (M.…
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Foreign Countries, Instructional Materials, International Relations
Indiana Council for Social Studies. – 1990
This collection of materials is designed to assist Indiana educators, administrators, and communities with the textbook selection process. Criteria for making such selections is outlined in the following articles: (1) "Laws, Rules, and Guidelines for Teaching Social Studies in Indiana" (Victor A. Smith); (2) "Indiana's Recommended…
Descriptors: Academic Freedom, Citizenship Responsibility, Course Content, Elementary Secondary Education
Hoge, John D., Ed.; Blum, Ann, Ed. – 1991
The lessons in this volume, written by experienced Georgia teachers with backgrounds in law-related education, were designed for teachers new to this area of the social studies curriculum. The lessons, which are organized by grade level, include the following information: author, time required, concepts/vocabulary, main ideas, instructional…
Descriptors: Citizenship Education, Constitutional Law, Curriculum Development, Instructional Materials
Institute of International Education, New York, NY. – 1991
This collection of works from the Fulbright-Hays Summer Seminar presents curriculum projects and cross cultural studies developed by the participants. The 18 works deal with Indonesia and the problems facing developing nations. Subjects include tradition, popular culture, change, and economic development and its impact on women. Indonesia is…
Descriptors: Cross Cultural Studies, Curriculum Development, Developing Nations, Elementary Secondary Education
1992
The curriculum projects described in this collection were developed by U.S. classroom teachers who traveled to Tanzania and Zambia as part of the Fulbright-Hays teacher exchange program in the summer of 1992. The included projects are as follows: "Curriculum Project: Tanzania/Zambia Seminar Abroad '92" (Donelle Blubaugh); "East…
Descriptors: African Culture, African History, Elementary Secondary Education, Foreign Countries
Commission for Educational Exchange between the United States and Brazil, Brasilia. – 1994
This book contains a review of the 1994 Fulbright-Hays Seminars Abroad Program along with lesson plans from 13 of the participants. The curriculum projects contained in this book include: (1) "The Brazilian Cinema: A Critical Appreciation of An Industry in Turmoil" (Aaron Braun); (2) "Reflections on the Relationship between…
Descriptors: Climate, Conservation Education, Conservation (Environment), Developing Nations
Downey, Matthew T., Ed. – 1985
This examination of the condition of history instruction in the public schools offers chapters on four major areas of concern to educators: (1) the status of history in the schools; (2) problem areas in the history curriculum; (3) students, methods, and instructional materials; and (4) preparation and certification of history teachers. In the…
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Educational History, Educational Needs, Educational Practices
Pellerin, Mary Ann, Ed.; And Others – 1987
This document contains plans for 31 lessons intended to develop thinking skills using library media center materials primarily in the areas of language arts and social studies. Designed for various grade levels in the K-12 range, each of the lessons contains the following components: (1) behavioral and thinking skills objectives; (2) desired…
Descriptors: Annotated Bibliographies, Class Activities, Cognitive Development, Cognitive Processes
Malaysian-American Commission on Educational Exchange, Kuala Lumpur. – 1995
These reports and lesson plans were developed by teachers and coordinators who traveled to Malaysia during the summer of 1995 as part of the U.S. Department of Education's Fulbright-Hays Seminars Abroad Program. Sections of the report include: (1) "Gender and Economics: Malaysia" (Mary C. Furlong); (2) "Malaysia: An Integrated,…
Descriptors: Area Studies, Asian History, Asian Studies, Cultural Background
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