Examines the connection between humanistic study and spirituality or ethical effects during three chronological periods of Christian humanism: Latin patristic, twelfth century, and sixteenth century Northern Europe. Topics discussed include study of pagan writings, classical study, linguistic skills involved in classical study, and church reform…

Explains why global education programs are needed at all educational levels. Reasons include international interdependence, rapid communication, and the likelihood that students will one day travel to a foreign country. Methods should involve mass media, community resources, language study, stress on intercultural sensitivity, and the case study…

Provides a rationale for global studies at all levels of education and identifies various governmental agencies and private organizations which have developed programs and/or materials on global education. Recommends also teacher workshops on global issues and involvement by community members in global education programs. (DB)

Suggests how to make global business education courses on the college level more of an international experience for American and foreign students. Suggestions include that students be encouraged to study abroad, participate in simulations of world trade experiences, study foreign languages, and develop sensitivity to other cultures. (DB)

Recommends that colleges and universities develop humanities courses as one approach to international education. Describes a humanities course with a focus on Africa, Asia, and Latin America which currently is taught at Ball State University. The course emphasizes team teaching, community involvement, and an experiential approach. (DB)

Suggests several alternative methods for teaching global education. Provides details on a community workshop designed to develop a set of general global statements upon which all workshop participants can agree. Information is presented on specific workshop goals and organizational techniques. (DB)

Describes a project which integrates subject matter with decision-making techniques and encourages students to become knowledgeable, interested, and sensitive decision makers. Journal available from Pennsylvania Council for the Social Studies, P.O. Box 6637, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19149. (Author/DB)

Stresses the need to combine basic reading and writing skills with meaningful social studies content. Suggests that positive feedback will motivate students to tackle more complex skills. For journal availability, see SO 506 393. (Author/DB)

Describes a college-level ethnic studies course which helps students understand cultural pluralism by involving them in learning activities such as interviewing immigrants, role playing, and eating an ethnic meal. For journal availability, see SO 506 393. (Author/DB)

Explains how the Silvan Tomkins theory of psycho-history can be adapted for use in high school social studies classrooms. Examples of the theory's usage are presented in psychology, sociology, global education, and United States history. For journal availability, see SO 506 393. (Author/DB)

Describes a college-level United States history/ecology course which examined American attitudes toward the environment, environmental use and abuse, and the conservation movement. For journal availability, see SO 506 393. (Author/DB)

Presents a law-related unit for use in high school social studies classes. The unit provides students with understanding of the human side of a criminal court case by involving them in role playing, class discussion, and reflective thinking. For journal availability, see SO 506 393. (Author/DB)

Traces the increase in political participation levels of classroom teachers, examines teachers demands for more voice in the governance of the education profession, and describes the activities of the Pennsylvania Professional Standards and Practices Commission. For journal availability, see SO 506 393. (Author/DB)

Explores whether Kentucky high schools have increased the opportunity for economic education and understanding during the period 1966-1975. Discusses course enrollment, teacher preparation, and textbooks. Concludes that the goal of economic education should be more aggressively pursued. Available from: School of Education, University of…

Discusses a strategy by which students can explore social studies concepts by doing. Describes the use of counter examples to help students derive clear, concise definitions of terms and appropriate applications. Gives a set of rules by which definitions can be evaluated and presents example exercises. For journal availability, see SO 506 572.…