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Guven, Ismail – Comparative Education, 2010
The purpose of this article is to discuss the ways in which the social, political and cultural foundation of the headscarf as a symbol affects the nature and practice of educational life. It will examine the ways in which the headscarf practice is constructed in the public sphere. In order to understand the headscarf practice in Turkey the nature…
Descriptors: Muslims, Females, Islam, Social Structure
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Lowe, Tony B.; Dozier, Cheryl D.; Hunt-Hurst, Patricia; Smith, Bettye P. – College Student Journal, 2008
This article describes development of an interdisciplinary study abroad program to West Africa at the University of Georgia to help students gain a global perspective. The program is interdisciplinary with several disciplines including social work, clothing and textile, history, and teacher education. This article discusses/highlights a need for a…
Descriptors: International Education, Interdisciplinary Approach, Global Approach, Program Content
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Warnock, Mary M. – Journal of Family and Consumer Sciences, 2006
Students at all levels of study must understand the impact and consequences of globalization. Because of technology innovations, integration of world economies through trade and cash flows, and the movement of people from one location to another, the world is becoming flatter. Based on this growing need to study globalization, a graduate course,…
Descriptors: Clothing, Industry, Global Approach, Class Activities
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Scott, Marie – Montessori Life: A Publication of the American Montessori Society, 2006
This article focuses on a teaching method developed by Maria Montessori, starting with activities in the primary classroom, which are continued through the elementary years. The author discusses a few child-centered techniques in preparing children for their work within a larger community--the whole human family. In the Montessori environment, the…
Descriptors: Montessori Method, Class Activities, Learning Activities, Primary Education
Steiner, Stanley F.; Cobiskey, Lane – Book Links, 1997
Most multicultural books promote one particular ethnic group and not a global view. Presents children's nonfiction, fiction, and poetry portraying people of different ethnic backgrounds interacting in positive ways or promoting the concept of a global village through universal similarities. Includes classroom activities that demonstrate global…
Descriptors: Childrens Literature, Class Activities, Clothing, Cultural Pluralism
National Committee on United States-China Relations, New York, NY. – 2002
This collection of 15 curriculum projects is the result of a summer seminar in China for teachers and scholars. Projects in the collection are: (1) "Perspectives on Modern Political/Social Issues in China" (Sandy Conlon); (2) "Ancient History X Projects/China" (Michael Corey); (3) "Education and Development: China, a Case…
Descriptors: Area Studies, Asian History, Asian Studies, Chinese Culture