Presents a hypothetical debate between an Arab and an Israeli concerning the Arab-Israeli conflict. Topics discussed include war, atrocities by Arabs and Israelis, refugees, western influence in the Middle East, and prospects for peace. The article concludes with questions and activities based on the debate. (Author/DB)

Presents samples of 15 styles of Arabic script for a verse from the Koran. The introduction briefly describes semitic language structure. (Author/DB)

Teaching and resource materials on the Middle East are identified in three areas: textbooks, audiovisual materials (filmstrips, audiotapes, maps, and films), and background reading for teachers on Middle Eastern history, religion, daily life, literature, and politics. For each resource, a brief annotation and ordering information are given.…

Reviews the course of events leading to the founding of Israel in 1947. Presents primary source materials, activities, and discussion questions to help students analyze reasons for the Arab-Israeli conflict. (Author/DB)

Reviews literature dealing with children's understanding of economic concepts. Suggests that developers of economic education curriculum for elementary school should be aware of cognitive development and of children's informal economic learning from parents, the mass media, and interactions in economic behavior settings. (Author/DB)

Proposes that educators add a multiethnic dimension to bilingual bicultural education. Examples are presented from a bilingual multiethnic curriculum based upon Mexican American culture. (Author/DB)

Argues that educational models based upon socioeconomic norms which are Anglo and middle class do not meet the needs of minority group children. Suggests that educational models will better serve minority group children if they are based on cultural differences instead of cultural disadvantagement. (Author/DB)

Recommends that global education at the elementary school level involve all areas of the curriculum, capitalize on local community resources, help students experience interdependence, and be stressed in teacher education programs. (Author/D B)

Describes a global education program developed by an elementary school in Chicago and presents guidelines for implementing the program. Recommends that a global education program needs administrative support, an underlying theme, a good supply of resource and supplementary materials, and input from students of various ethnic backgrounds.…

Suggests that character and personality profiles can heighten student interest in history. Provides an outline for writing a report on an historical personality and recommends activities which involve students in simulation and creative writing. (Author/DB)

Describes and explains how to create a visual reading guide (VRG). A VRG is defined as a pre-reading process for use with reading materials which contain pictures, cartoons, charts, graphs, or maps. (Author/DB)

Examines various levels and areas set for minimum competency and concludes that educators and parents should clearly define minimum competency before establishing conflicting minimum competency requirements in schools. (Author/DB)

Examines issues related to minimum competency, particularly implications of minimum competency for schools and students. Concludes that educators should focus on specific academic and social skills and competencies which can be evaluated regularly according to a variety of objective and subjective formats. (Author/DB)

Reviews and often refutes positions concerning the nature of social studies. Focuses on how the social scientist relates to three commonly accepted elements of citizenship education: (1) knowledge, (2) participation, experience, and decision making, and (3) values and attitudes. Proposes an elimination of the barrier between social scientists and…

Traces the development of undergraduate history courses at the university level. Notes that history has declined from a broad field of interest, which provided perspective to students majoring in other disciplines, to a field of increasing fragmentation and specialization. Contends that this reflects the interest of the faculty rather than student…