In recent years, the role of study abroad in development has been the object of increasing examination, as part of the general critique of assistance programs undertaken by international agencies in preparation for the Second Development Decade. This review, by emphasizing the importance of the human role in development, has raised questions as to…

The material in this pamphlet, compiled by the Institute of International Studies, is based on requests for information by students and teachers concerning research, study, travel, and work abroad. Two major sections are provided. The first treats United States government-sponsored opportunities and includes: (1) lecturing and advanced research…

To develop a world view with lasting substance, social studies teachers must take advantage of opportunities to engage in international experiences and to bring other nationals to the classroom. Resources that are available to assist the teacher in this effort are described. (RM)

Reports on a survey of secondary schools and colleges in the British Midlands of students who were doing at least one foreign language and who were applying for courses in institutions of higher education which involved the study of a foreign language in the degree course. (SED)

The benefits of encouraging returned American exchange students and foreign exchange students to be bridges between cultures are discussed. Obstacles in the way of exchange students being utilized as resources are also examined. A scenario describes how a social studies teacher could encourage exchange students to increase cross-cultural…

Summarizes data on educational experiences from a study exploring the effective job utilization of 266 Nigerian scientists and engineers. Compares experiences of foreign and locally trained personnel. Discusses existing notions about science and technology education in developing countries in general and Nigeria in particular. (NEC)

In 1998, the Tulsa (Oklahoma) Metropolitan Ministry's Task Force on Religious Understanding, in partnership with the National Conference for Community and Justice, the Jewish Federation of Tulsa, and three local universities, began planning an interfaith study abroad experience in Israel for adult learners within the Christian, Jewish, and Muslim…

This final report describes activities and accomplishments of the program in International Education at Bard College (New York), which is intended to enhance the ability of American undergraduates to participate in an increasingly internationalist world. The program has both organizational and curricular components. Organizationally, it consists…

This report presents the results of a study that was conducted to determine the extent and types of international education programs offered in the Florida Community College System (FCCS). The study provides an overview of the structure and content of international education travel programs offered by each college. Institutional and business…

This document consists of the five consecutive issues of the journal "Imagine..." published during volume year 2. Typical journal articles cover teaching academically talented secondary students in the following focus areas: (1) mathematical problem solving; (2) the humanities; (3) academic summer programs; (4) science and technology; and (5)…

Proceedings of the 66th Annual Meeting of the American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers which relate to international educational relations and exchange are summarized. Names and institutions of conference participants are included. (MSE)

This paper reviews problems encountered by Latin American students seeking to attend college in another Latin American country. Emphasized are the problems created by the vast differences between countries in secondary level courses and graduation requirements. As an illustration, secondary chemistry offerings in several countries are compared.…

Reports on an experiment that sought to determine the change in attitudes of secondary school students toward Mexico and Mexicans following a five-week experience in Mexico. Attitudes were tested on a semantic differential. (AM)

This article describes Memorial University's overseas campus program in Harlow, Essex, where special education teacher trainees spend 13 weeks gaining insight into British methods of special education through lecture-seminar courses, practicums in local schools, and field trips. Three field trips to special schools are discussed in detail. (SJL)

Describes an Australian student's experiences in Japan as a visiting student and her efforts to communicate with colleagues and children while working in a local kindergarten. The article discusses the author's worries about communication with the children and her sightseeing experiences, as well as the courtesies of her hostess. (Author/CK)