"I'm trying the least of anything to control this drawing ... in fact I want it to run away with me." says Billy, a fifth grader who reads at 13th grade level. He clears his throat and begins to sketch and his stories flood the page. This qualitative research paper looks at what free sketchbook drawing does for a group of boys ages 8-14 who…

This guide presents a model for a standards-based contemporary technology education course for the middle school. This model course guide features an exploratory curriculum thrust for a cornerstone middle level course. It provides teachers with an overview of the concept, suggestions for planning the course, and ideas for developing…

With increased support for educational standards, teachers need resources to help them engage in standards-based reform. The International Technology Education Association (ITEA) is publishing a series of addenda for this purpose. "Planning Learning: Developing Technology Curricula" offers teachers and other curriculum developers suggestions and…

"Realizing Excellence: Structuring Technology Programs" offers educators and other concerned individuals suggestions and tools for planning, developing, implementing, and evaluating standards-based technology programs. Working together, users of "Realizing Excellence" can achieve the vision that all students can and should become technologically…

Just as K-12 technology programs should be based upon technological literacy standards, so should professional development programs be based upon the same standards. This ensures that both teacher candidates and practicing teachers are prepared to deliver the content that their students will be expected to know, be able to do, and understand.…

Education in science serves three purposes. First, it prepares students to study science at higher levels of education. Second, it prepares students to enter the workforce, pursue occupations, and take up careers. Third, it prepares them to become more scientifically literate citizens. The relative priority and alignment of these three purposes…

As revealed by its title, this booklet shows how schools can be made safe and welcoming places for children. Such schools are likely to foster children's learning and their motivation to continue learning throughout their lives. The booklet has been prepared for inclusion in the Educational Practices Series developed by the International Academy…

This study, facilitated by university and college student service professionals, provides the direct views and lived reality of international graduates of our education system. CBIE advocates for improvements in policies and practices vis-à-vis international students and over the years has been successful in working with federal government…

Presents a theoretical framework for understanding intercultural learning. Begins by outlining what intercultural competence is and how it relates to the quality of intercultural contacts rather than the quantity. Next compares the concept of "internationalization at home" to approaches to diversity in regions with an explicit tradition (the…

Presents a case study of the internationalization of higher education at the University of Minnesota. Addresses the curriculum, co-curriculum, role of international students and scholars, international educational exchanges and inter-university agreements, study abroad programs, organizational/structural arrangements (e.g., central administrative…

Discusses information and communication technology (ICT) within the context of "internationalization at home" efforts in higher education. Examines issues involved in introducing ICT as a tool in educational development, particularly in course and student management, and as an engine for international curriculum development. Addresses quality…

Offers an "ideal profile" of the professor in the international classroom in order to provide insight into the demanding role of standing before a culturally mixed group and often teaching in another language. (EV)

Attempts to identify the various interpretations of globalization in general, as well as in higher education research. Identifies four different conceptualizations and broad topics in the field: the changing nature of international linkages, government authority over higher education, threats to diversity, and the loss of national identities. (EV)

Compared semester grade point averages (GPAs) among students taking courses at an American university in Europe, where about half of students are degree-seeking, and the other half are study abroad students. Found that students taking the classes for a grade rather than as pass/fail have higher semester GPAs. This suggests that study abroad…

Explores how educators can help distance learners develop multicultural competence without physically exposing them to campus diversity. Proposes international educational experiences as a vital supplement for the full development of multicultural competence among distance learners. (EV)