Analyzes the history of global and international education in the social studies in relation to the changes in the U.S. political culture from the end of World War II to the end of the 20th century. Demonstrates that integrating global and international education into the curriculum has always generated opposition. (CMK)

Examines how teacher educators in the United States prepare preservice teachers to incorporate global perspectives in their teaching and offers recommendations that could strengthen U.S. teacher education programs. Analyzes the globally-oriented teacher education in Russia focusing on implementing global education by developing specific attitudes,…

Discusses the importance of teaching foreign languages through culture and culture through language study. Addresses how the textbooks used to study English by Russian students must focus more on the needs of Russian students. Summarizes the findings from a survey demonstrating that Russian students' knowledge of U.S. culture originates from…

Examines global perspective of university students studying Russian regarding the country of Russia and its people, while also investigating the development of cultural consciousness of high school students who had been exposed to information about Russia and the former Soviet Union through social studies courses. (CMK)

Contends that the travel model of global education, in which there is a need for students and teachers to be transported from one culture to another, does not recognize the changing nature of the modern global community. Argues instead for the "technology model" where the focus is communication through the Internet. (CMK)

Focuses on the vision of global education implemented by educators from the Ryazan State Pedagogical University and their Russian Center for Global Education. Addresses a definition of global education, the importance of school-university partnerships, the process of integrating the curriculum to teach global education, and training strategies in…

Investigates how groups of teachers in the United States and Russia conceptualize global education and the role of an integrated curriculum within it. Addresses the various teaching practices that evolve from the teachers' understanding of global education and integrating the curriculum and the effect their ideas have on school reform. (CMK)

Examines the nature and role of civic education in the formal curriculum of schools in Hong Kong. Provides an overview of civics, citizenship, and political education and an historical background on the changing role of civic education. Reviews the impact of the reunification of Hong Kong with the People's Republic of China. (CMK)

Provides an overview of policies concerning civics education in Japan during the 50 years following World War II. Summarizes the problems in civics education, focusing on textbooks, teaching styles, and the marginalization of civics in the curriculum. Considers the future of Japanese civics education. (CMK)

Provides background on civic education in Taiwan and highlights the factors that affect civic education. Summarizes (1) the 1975 and 1983 prescribed civic education-related subjects and (2) the compulsory subjects specified in the 1990s revised curriculum guidelines. Considers the changes and problems in civic education and offers suggestions for…

Explores the condition of civics education in Thailand describing the history of Thai civics education within four major periods. Identifies innovative practices in Thai civics education, which are evident in educational policies, curriculum, teaching and learning, measurement and evaluation, and research into civics education. (CMK)

Provides background on civic education in the United States and differentiates between civic and citizenship education. Discusses content and reflective inquiry instructional approaches and their integration through national standards. States that national standards have the potential to refocus attention on civic learning. Addresses the future of…

Discusses the historical context of civics and citizenship education in Australia. Addresses the report by the Civics Expert Group, the government's response to the report, and the Discovering Democracy program and policy. Characterizes civics and citizenship education in Australia and considers its future. (CMK)

Examines select national development policies of Malawi written by the the Ministry of Education and Culture (MOEC) and the Ministry of Community Services (MOCS). Explores the relationships between both the ministries and the policies to determine to what extent youth are included in the developmental plans and educational programs. (CMK)

Traces the development of global studies in Arkansas from conception to institutionalization. Focuses on the dilemmas of textbook adoption and teacher licensure, teacher preparation, and support from the Arkansas International Committee, University of Arkansas at Monticello, and Southern Arkansas University. Addresses the role of Bill and Hillary…