The modernist era of world history has been defined as the age of internationalism. Conversely, globalization is an academic concept that is used to define postmodern world history. Globalization is theoretically framed from varied perspectives. Most specifically it is analyzed as political, social, and economic phenomena but also within the…

Case studies as an instructional strategy have been used in many disciplines, including law, teacher education, science, medicine, and business. Among the benefits of this method of instruction are involving students in learning, developing their critical thinking skills, promoting communication, and engaging in critical analysis. Case studies are…

Civil behavior is highly treasured and expected of students and members of the general public in Ghanaian society. The function of families has been, and is, to raise children to behave in traditionally accepted ways. Traditional behavior pattern translates into respect for authority, be it classroom rules or laws of the land. Both parents and…

Today education is a key factor in developing an open society in Kazakhstan. Currently there are many discussions about how to make changes in the educational system in order to help learners become independent and interdependent, effective, and responsible citizens. The role of universities is to generate diverse opportunities for civic action,…

The system of higher education in the United States offers an opportunity that is not available in quite the same way to any of the major English-speaking competitors for international students: a nationwide network of community colleges. This network affords the option to present to students abroad a much more affordable baccalaureate degree…

It was the author's privilege to be awarded a Fulbright Grant as a lecturer to Estonia and Tartu University for the 2000 fall semester. His wife went with him, and she taught two English classes to advanced students at the university. The author taught Instructional Strategies for Secondary Teachers and Education and Social Issues in Education in…

This is essentially a qualitative study, a fact-finding activity to gather, analyze, and interpret evidence of student motivation in completing the terminal degree in Estonia. It uses a variety of interpretive research methodologies appropriate for a phenomenological approach. Thirteen doctoral candidates who defended their doctoral thesis…

In recognizing the need for internationalization, many universities and colleges in the United States are making great efforts to internationalize their institutions in order to prepare their students to live and work in the global society of the twenty-first century. This study examines different institutional responses to the need for…

Eventual success with the school learning experience requires students to master skills and educational concepts, which can only result from maintaining appropriate behavior. For immigrant children and youth with limited English ability, adaptation has somewhat of a different connotation than what this entails for nonimmigrant learners and…

Government support to private education is discussed within the context of government financing of education at all grade levels and with respect to the dilemma of balancing money and influence in educational institutions. (JH)

The political socialization of various African Kenyan leaders is used to illustrate the author's belief in H. G. Barnett's theory that the individual exerts an influence on the process of cultural change which is in opposition to Gabriel Almond's view that the individual is only a passive participant in society. (JH)

This article describes the development of education in Nepal from its beginnings in indigenous education associated with Hindu and Buddhist religions to the present democratic period, which began in 1971 and entails a reform in curriculum and school organization. (JH)

Teaching elements in a world-minded program and global teaching techniques are discussed in light of today's new global society which requires the traits of world-mindedness. (ND)

A nine-state taxonomy was developed embracing the panorama of stated and implied reasons characteristically given for the improvement of international understanding. Clustered into three categories -- the National, Personal, and International-Interhuman Orientation Categories -- the taxonomy is outlined and the more fully described. (Author/ND)

Explains how changing the focus of the secondary school examination was used to improve the curriculum in Western Samoa. (ND)