The current study investigated the impacts of a program that employed a blend of sports and cultural enrichment, known as Olympism, to build bridges between Greek and Turkish Cypriot children residing on the island of Cyprus. The four-month long program included two months of instructor training, meetings with the parents and a six-day summer camp…

Although most universities emphasize study abroad as the primary vehicle to internationalize the campus, in reality only a small percentage of students actually participate in this endeavor. The internationally themed semesters at Missouri Southern State University (MSSU) reach virtually every student, and provide a global perspective and cultural…

Describes the recent trend of establishing theater companies in science museums and zoos. Provides a brief history of science museums. Emphasizes that modern science museums and zoos are interactive. Examines the American Zoo as a model. Presents an overview of two museum theater groups and describes some of the current popular shows at other…

Article described a project which aims to provide publishing and distribution opportunities for people in Hackney who would never think of themselves as within the traditional framework of commercial publishing. (Author/RK)

Reprints an article originally published in 1961. Describes the "culture crusade" at William Penn High School for Girls in midcity Philadelphia, part of Project WINGS, an overall program of educational incentive and motivation. Notes that over a 2-year period, more than 1,000 girls went on at least 1 cultural trip. (RS)

THIS BULLETIN OUTLINES THE BACKGROUND OF PROJECT ABLE, AS A GUIDE FOR SCHOOL DISTRICTS WISHING TO PLAN AND PROPOSE AN ABLE PROJECT. ABLE IS A DEMONSTRATION PROJECT WHICH DEVELOPS, TESTS, AND DISSEMINATES PRACTICES TO IDENTIFY AND HELP CAPABLE PUPILS FROM LOWER SOCIO-ECONOMIC BACKGROUNDS. THE OBJECTIVES ARE--(1) INTENSIVE REMEDIAL, INSTRUCTIONAL,…

Project Upper Cumberland was a three year endeavor which served 16 Tennessee counties. The final report and evaluation, in three documents, summarizes the three innovative programs which it engendered: (1) teacher inservice training, emphasizing human relations; (2) a pilot cultural arts program (art, music, drama) for grades 1-12; and (3) a pilot…

This document indicates that the project was designed for schools that could utilize strong community cooperation. Six goals are listed: a) to provide experiences in all the arts for all students at every level in the University City school system, b) to permeate the general education program with arts concepts in order to improve the level of…

Describes the Mt. Currie Native Teacher Education Program, based in a small reserve community 100 miles from Vancouver, Canada. Five basic issues involved in the development of the program are community involvement at the local level, incorporation of native language and culture, decentralization, entrance requirements and paraprofessional…

Describes Council of Europe (COE), with 27 member states from Eastern and Western Europe, established in 1949 to foster cooperative cultural, educational, sports, and youth programs. Discusses COE's Council for Cultural Cooperation. Reviews COE services offered, needs of new members, and special programs assisting Central and Eastern European…

The beneficial role of aesthetic education in developing personality and in inculcating cultural values is described. (DE)

Multicultural art education is of value for everyone in our society. Describes the Arts in a Multicultural Society project which exemplifies this position and attempts to move from a study of issues and problems involved in multicultural education to the practical use of a method of teacher preparation that includes an in-depth application of art,…

Given the responsibility that was placed on school systems to develop and maintain Canadian culture through arts education, the faculty of education at the University of Regina (Saskatchewan), developed a program to prepare teachers to fill the variety of arts education roles. In the four-year undergraduate program, five arts disciplines are…