The purpose of this article is to describe an internationalization project that was developed at the University of Central Florida (UCF) in Orlando, Florida to provide faculty across the disciplines with assignments they can use to foster the development of their students' global competency. After describing the project and the series of…

Presents a table of the activities scheduled between 1986 and 1995 to promote the development of education for international understanding, cooperation, and peace. The table shows objectives of the program, measures and activities undertaken to achieve the objectives, and the agency or group responsible for completing the tasks. (JDH)

Defines global community education and examines two major topics considered essential for understanding it. The topics are: (1) perspectives and imperatives of global education; and (2) the realities and possibilities of globalizing a curriculum for a new age. (BSR)

The Midwestern Conference for Visiting Fulbright-Hays Scholars, held at Ohio State University, May 14-16, 1973, was designed to be a forum for international cultural exchange of ideas between scholars with transnational interests. The theme was "Universities and Transnational Approaches to the Solution of World Problems." One primary objective of…

This ERIC Digest discusses issues relating to teaching about U.S. foreign policy in the changing international environment following the end of the Cold War era and the disintegration of the Soviet Union. The document treats: (1) the need and rationale for teaching and learning about current foreign policy issues; (2) main themes in foreign policy…

Institutionalized political violence underlies world problems such as war, genocide, dictatorship, and social oppression. Alternatives to political violence should be evaluated to determine their applicability. Educational institutions can contribute through research and through educational activities ranging from public awareness campaigns to…

The mounting number of problems and conflicts confronting all nations requires interdependent, cooperative action. Young students, beginning in kindergarten, need to be offered a global education in order to understand and cope with future world problems. This article offers suggestions for implementing a curriculum with a global perspective.…

This review and assessment of population education programs demonstrates that, although population education has made many contributions to the overall education process, its success requires continual revision and review of existing conceptualizations and content. Outlines and discusses other critical factors, pertinent issues, and guidelines for…

The fact sheet discusses the educator's role in helping students develop an appreciation for global issues affecting their lives and an understanding of the interrelationships binding our society to world regions and peoples. The first section makes a distinction between global education and international or cross-cultural studies. Possible topics…

This issue contains an introduction ("The Promise and Perplexity of Globalism," by W. Longstreet) and seven articles dedicated to exploring the meaning of global education for today's schools. "Global Education: An Overview" (J. Becker) develops possible definitions, identifies objectives and skills, and addresses questions and…

International collaboration for global understanding can be enhanced through the development of a world core curriculum that includes international dimensions in national curriculums. These should contain goals and content that enhance mutual understandings about the social, cultural, economic, and political aspects of international society.(MD)

Paper presented at the Fifteenth Duke University Conference on Teaching the Social Studies.

Argues that citizenship education needs a global dimension, and identifies four basic themes for developing a global perspective in the classroom. Contends that understanding the world's interdependence requires a knowledge of all major civilizations and cultures to prepare for future public policy decision making. (NL)

Global education emphasizes interconnectedness and interdependence of various peoples and cultures around the world. Global economics, a subset of global education, involves international trade, international progress, international finance and financial organizations, development, progress, comparative economic systems, multinational…

The Council on Learning's Education and the World View project is described as a carefully defined public project of two years' duration to encourage serious curricular reconsiderations in our schools and colleges in view of the new realities of the world. An undergraduate experience should expose students to other cultures. (MLW)