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Jane Addams Peace Association, Philadelphia, PA.
Over four hundred books, articles, and resource materials on the topic of global education are identified in this resource manual. It is designed for secondary school teachers to use in selecting reading and audiovisual resources to supplement courses with a global approach. Approximately 90% of the entries have been published since 1970. Material…
Descriptors: Bibliographies, Ecological Factors, Environmental Education, Films
McCarron, June; McCune, Shirley – 1974
This is a workbook prepared by the National Education Association (NEA) and based on the 1973 NEA Social Issues Survey, which was sent to a sample of NEA's membership and leadership in 1975. The workbook is organized into six sections--one for each issue--and concludes with "Action Steps for Teachers," an overview giving specific steps on how…
Descriptors: Economic Change, Educational Problems, Educational Quality, Environmental Education
Morris, Donald – 1976
Methods and resource materials are suggested for teaching elementary level students about the concept of interdependence in terms of the Bicentennial. The rationale lies with a belief in human interrelatedness and the universality of human rights for which the signers of the Declaration of Independence struggled. Students are encouraged to explore…
Descriptors: American History, Civil Liberties, Concept Teaching, Elementary Education
Post, Albert – 1974
A central purpose of this curriculum resource is to help students at the secondary level gain mental images, concepts, vocabulary, and learning skills they can use to comprehend the rather vast idea of world order and gain a world perspective on contemporary affairs. Emphasis is on presenting learning experiences designed to arouse controversy,…
Descriptors: Audiovisual Aids, Conflict Resolution, Developing Nations, Disarmament
Bock, Natalie – 1971
A world studies elective course for grades 10-12 analyzes the political, economic, social, philosophical, scientific, technological, and psychological issues in order to provide a framework for arriving at meaningful predictions about twenty-first century life. Course goals indicate that students will explore some of the possibilities for man in…
Descriptors: Activity Units, Communication Skills, Course Objectives, Cultural Influences
Truhan, Deborah L. – 1977
The teaching unit is designed to help senior high school and college students learn about national development in Brazil. In this case study, development is defined as advances in social well-being and economic growth. Brazil was chosen as an example of a developing nation which depends upon foreign markets, technology, and capital. The country…
Descriptors: Area Studies, Case Studies, Comparative Education, Concept Teaching
One World Trust, London (England). – 1976
The resource booklet contains readings and activities for British secondary school world affairs classes. The material lends itself toward incorporation into various curricula, including history, geography, social studies, humanities, environmental studies, language and literature, home economics, math, and science. Subject matter focuses on…
Descriptors: Area Studies, Bias, Civil Liberties, Comparative Education
Fenton, Thomas P., Ed. – 1975
The manual provides background material and resources for use by Christian educators in developing and implementing secondary level through adult programs on justice. Social action and personal involvement are stressed throughout the five sections of the manual. Section I explains how justice and injustice are interpreted throughout the manual and…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Audiovisual Aids, Case Studies, Curriculum Development
Schaeffler, Walter S.; Collier, Anne B. – 1978
The interdisciplinary curriculum on global economic and social development and interdependence traces Western development trends, investigates current issues and processes in development, and offers a development planning exercise. An introductory section serves as a teacher's guide. It discusses the skills developed by the activities, suggests…
Descriptors: Annotated Bibliographies, Area Studies, Course Content, Curriculum Guides
World Affairs Council of Philadelphia, PA. – 1977
Stressing global interdependence, this guide suggests resources, materials, and activities related to major world problems. Global interdependence is interpreted as connections between and among nations in areas of war and peace, human rights, environmental use, economics, and international law. The major objective is to help students understand…
Descriptors: Civil Liberties, Conflict Resolution, Cooperative Planning, Curriculum Guides
Kinghorn, Jon Rye; Shaw, William P. – 1977
The handbook gives step-by-step directions for planning and conducting a five-day workshop in the area of international or global education. Although it is designed for educators of K-12 students, the guide can be adapted for use by leaders of church or other community organizations. The preface stresses that it is essential to have received…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Community Involvement, Cultural Awareness, Discussion Groups
Woito, Robert, Ed. – 1977
Designed for students, educators, and citizens interested in human rights, the booklet presents resources for learning about the facts, perspectives, and existing procedures and institutions to promote human rights. Chapter one explores the relationship between human rights and war. Chapter two presents a self-survey to help readers clarify…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Child Advocacy, Civil Liberties, Comparative Analysis