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| White, Cameron | 1 |
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Peer reviewedGrant, Sydney R. – Social Studies, 1996
Compares and contrasts Namibian and U.S. policies concerning the promotion of English as an official language. Praises Namibia's thoughtful, gradual, and nonpunitive approach. Characterizes the U.S. policy as fragmented, contradictory, and driven by political considerations. (MJP)
Descriptors: African Culture, Bilingualism, Comparative Education, Cross Cultural Studies
Peer reviewedWhite, Cameron – Social Studies, 1997
Provides an overview and analysis of the state of social studies education in Indonesia. The Indonesian education system stresses transfer of knowledge over critical thinking; religious instruction is integrated throughout the system. Discusses teacher education and school and curriculum structures. (MJP)
Descriptors: Comparative Education, Cross Cultural Studies, Curriculum Development, Educational Assessment
