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Direct linkConnor, Jenni – Early Childhood Australia, 2007
This special book and DVD set includes 13 of Aboriginal Nations' award-winning animated short films and a guide to using them in a diverse range of early childhood settings. Dreaming Stories are important parts of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples' cultural heritage, and invaluable sources of knowledge and wisdom for everyone. In early…
Descriptors: Cultural Pluralism, Foreign Countries, Cultural Background, Creative Activities
Czerneda, Julie E., Ed. – 1996
This book is an updated and enhanced version of a breakthrough resource originally entitled "Springboards to Technology." It shows how technology can be presented in every elementary school classroom, with the aim of linking all curriculum areas in a natural and cohesive manner. The design and technology activities in this book serve as…
Descriptors: Class Activities, Curriculum Development, Curriculum Enrichment, Design
Williams, Peter; Jacobson, Saryl – 1997
A Technowalk is a walk through the community to explore the technology found there, looking for common materials or particular kinds of structures. Technowalks involve the investigating, designing, testing, trouble-shooting, and problem-solving that the technological process provides. This book provides suggestions for 10 Technowalk activities for…
Descriptors: Construction Materials, Curriculum Enrichment, Design, Elementary Education
Diakew, Jerry – 1988
Promoting the value of a literature-based curriculum, this curriculum guide presents lesson plans and class activities based on works of children's literature that help children develop a greater awareness of global interdependence and the developing world. Sections of the curriculum guide address African folktales, global interdependence, Latin…
Descriptors: Childrens Literature, Class Activities, Developing Nations, Elementary Education
Joyce, William W., Ed.; Beach, Richard, Ed. – 1997
Canada's present role in the new world order and its trade and economic dimensions are clarified in this book. Furthermore, the book explains the intricacies of Canada's history and multicultural heritage. The chapters focus on the modes of social studies instruction, resources for learning and teaching, the use of films and videos, and new…
Descriptors: Area Studies, Class Activities, Cultural Context, Economics
Mungai, Anne M. – 2002
This book examines the education of rural girls in Kenya and reports on a study of factors influencing girls' educational success or failure. Three chapters provide background on traditional values and practices affecting girls' education; describe Kenya's education system, including preprimary, primary (grades 1-8), secondary, university,…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Access to Education, Child Labor, Cultural Influences
PDF pending restorationEvans, Emrys, Ed. – 1992
The report of the Cox Working Group on the British national curriculum, "English for Ages 5 to 16," includes recommendations for including in the curriculum the study of literature in English from other cultures. The papers of this collection show some ways in which the recommendations of the Working Group may be put into practice and…
Descriptors: British National Curriculum, Childrens Literature, Cultural Awareness, Cultural Differences
Fallows, Stephen, Ed.; Steven, Christine, Ed. – 2000
This book addresses issues related to the skills agenda in higher education, focusing on key skills, employability skills, transferable skills, and core skills. The chapters provide a practical guide to the ways skills can be effectively integrated into courses and institutions. The chapters are: (1) "The Skills Agenda" (Stephen Fallows and…
Descriptors: Employment Qualifications, Foreign Countries, Higher Education, Integrated Activities
