Argues that as national boundaries become less important, the salience of comparative and international educational research increases. Discusses how more researchers can make contributions to the field. Examines implications for research training. Explores the increased involvement of educational researchers in international consulting and the…

The Greek elementary school system is described in this booklet, which was developed for those teaching Greek children who come directly from Greek elementary schools to Chicago public schools. The Greek school system is described as different from the Chicago one in both content and methods of instruction; thus, the purpose of this document is to…

As a theme for an all-school integrated study, the Caribbean offers limitless possibilities. Described is a week long Caribbean Festival sponsored for the community by an elementary school. (RM)

Artifacts can help students see the differences and similarities between cultures. Describes an artifact collection on India that includes such items as furniture, clothing, kitchen utensils, decorations, and books. Suggestions are given for collecting artifacts to use with the study of other cultures. (CS)

The purposes of an ethnomusicology course at any level are to help students develop an appreciation for the power and beauty of various musics of the world and make cross cultural comparisons. Different ways to organize such a course and problems which may arise are discussed. (RM)

At the Grand Royal Palace Compound in Bangkok, mosaics speak to art teachers in new forms. Thai culture can be linked to the study of mosaics, inspire subject matter, and lead to new approaches in mosaic work. (AM)

Discusses an evaluation of the Culture Bridging project, an effort to narrow differences among Native Americans, Hispanic Americans, and the broader U.S. society through Christian ministry. Reports that interviews were conducted with 36 participating families. Concludes that success for such a project requires cross-cultural cooperation,…

This book of essays offers perspectives for college teachers facing the perplexities of today's focus on cultural issues in literature programs. The book presents ideas from 19 scholars and teachers relating to theories of culture-oriented criticism and teaching, contexts for these activities, and specific, culture-focused texts significant for…

Discusses three assumptions that can help achieve the goals of international studies in the elementary school. The author shows how intercultural development can be added to Kohlberg's and Piaget's stages. A unit on the Japanese house illustrates how the study of another culture can integrate social studies and mathematical skills. (SR)

Lessons to help primary grade students learn about the Chinese culture are presented. Focus is on the following two generalizations: culture is learned, and humans in time and place exhibit a commonality of behaviors. (RM)

The wayang, Indonesia's traditional theater, provides insights into aspects of Indonesian history. It also gives insight into such areas as cultural diversity, tolerance for ambiguity, and ways of perception. How techniques of the wayang can be applied in the classroom to create better understanding of American culture is discussed. (CS)

The challenge for the teacher who presents a world music perspective is to bring both intellectual understanding and aesthetic experiences to the student. Using material from Japan and the Philippines, a college professor describes ways he has used to approach the aesthetics aspect of world musics. (RM)

The purpose of this bibliography is to aid teachers and librarians, particularly school librarians, in their endeavors to create multicultural classroom experiences for the children with whom they work. The resources listed are tools to be used for selecting materials that allow integration of multicultural education across the curriculum. This is…

What Hans Christian Andersen and the Grimm brothers achieved by collecting stories from the common people that had been handed down orally from generation to generation is also achieved in this collection of folktales consisting of 45 fables and 65 tales and short stories. This publication, addressed to educators, anthropologists, and specialists…

Understanding the concept of culture helps people live with others of different backgrounds within the classroom, the local community, and the worldwide scale of political, social, and economic interaction. The lessons presented in this book help students begin to more fully understand their own culture and how it has shaped them; to understand…