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ERIC Number: EJ424979
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1988
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The Challenges Facing Global Education.
Metzger, Devon J.
Louisiana Social Studies Journal, v15 n1 p13-16 Fall 1988
Analyzes seven barriers to teaching global education, focusing on teacher education, teaching methods, textbook bias, curricular rigidity, and student attitudes. Stresses the importance of understanding global interdependence as a part of citizenship education and the social studies curriculum. Suggests that understanding the barriers to global education can help overcome them. (CH)
Descriptors: Citizenship Education, Controversial Issues (Course Content), Cultural Pluralism, Curriculum Development, Discussion (Teaching Technique), Elementary Secondary Education, Global Approach, Multicultural Education, Social Studies, Student Attitudes, Student Needs, Teacher Education Programs, Teacher Effectiveness, Textbook Bias
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Opinion Papers
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Audience: Teachers; Practitioners
Language: English
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Identifiers: Global Education