This handbook provides appropriate background and orientation material for American students, researchers, and teachers who travel to the People's Republic of China. There are eight sections. Section one discusses opportunities for study, research, and teaching in China. Section two deals with preparing for the trip. Various topics are discussed…

THE NATIVE SPEAKER WHO SERVES AS A TEACHER AIDE CAN PLAY A DECISIVE ROLE IN A FOREIGN LANGUAGE PROGRAM IF THE COOPERATING TEACHER CAREFULLY PLANS HIS WORK BUT ALLOWS FOR FLEXIBILITY IN SCHEDULING HIS DUTIES. AS A RESOURCE PERSON THE AIDE CAN LEND AUTHENTICITY TO THE LANGUAGE EXPERIENCE, IN BOTH SKILL DEVELOPMENT AND CULTURAL ENRICHMENT. HE CAN…

The first half of this report describes the International Educational and Cultural Exchange Program and the organizations which administer it. These include the Board of Foreign Scholarships, the U.S. Department of State, and the U.S. Office of Education. It divides the arrangements for teaching abroad into three types--interchange positions…

The New School for Behavioral Studies in Education is demonstrating alternative approaches to elementary school instruction and teacher preparation in North Dakota. It is establishing a cooperative working relationship with participating school districts through a teacher exchange program in which less-than-degree teachers are released to complete…

In an effort to internationalize Swedish universities, a committee was established to examine the approach to achieve this goal in light of the present system of education. Chapter one concerns the Swedish educational system, emphasizing primary and secondary education, the universities and professional schools, education at the universities and…

This document is a summary of state regulations and requirements affecting the international exchange of teachers. Included are a summary of state regulations, which discuss matters such as citizenship and loyalty oath requirements, certification and fees for foreign exchange teachers, and retirement and credits for American exchange teachers; a…

This bibliography was undertaken to facilitate and encourage further research in international education. Sources of the data include library reference works, University Microfilms containing PhD dissertations, US government agencies, foundations and universities. Entries include publications on the International Exchange of Students, Teachers and…

Some of the teacher exchange experiences of a Minnesota teacher, John Stangl, at the English Lake District's Stramongate County Primary School are described, including his breaking a foot during a country dance. Two pages of photographs of students and teachers in various activities enliven the story. (MF)

An American college German professor went to Germany on a Fulbright teacher exchange and reports his impressions. He notes the conflict between students and teachers and the rigid attitudes toward testing and instruction. However, second language study is required, so teachers are free from "public relations" efforts to attract students.…

Australia's new faculty exchange policy and program are described and evaluated by two of its earliest participants. It is concluded that the benefits are significant and the costs tolerable and that exchange rather than study leave encourages continuity, institutional involvement, and greater equity between institutions during the life of the…

In order to implement industry-education cooperative activities without encountering some significant problems, institutions must consider beforehand the kind of relationship and responsibilities required, and clearly outline assumptions, mutual goals, resources, priorities, and evaluation criteria. Types of cooperative agreements include…

Provides a list of international cooperative programs available to teachers and students. (FL)

This report examines current and historical data on international student mobility, based on surveys of foreign students and scholars in the United States and U.S. students in study-abroad programs and in the Cooperative Institutional Research Program. After a collection of summary tables, text and extensive data tables are organized into 11…

Describes an exchange program whereby preservice and inservice American teachers and administrators can gain first hand knowledge of Britain's open education system. (Author/DN)

Peace Corps experience and 3 years as director of the Teacher Corps are explained to provide background for the author's seven specific propositions essential to the success of Federally-supported programs for change. (MF)