Examines contemporary children's books published internationally as a backdrop against which to view the international books available to U.S. children. Representative situations from developed and developing nations demonstrate the constraints involved in publishing children's books. The examples help explain why international fare offered to…

Focuses on a recent study conducted on the incidence of illiteracy in specific disadvantaged communities in Sri Lanka. Indicates that in the present era of technological advancement, lack of literacy will continue to affect the life-chances of people in these communities. Policy issues are also discussed. Contains 20 references and 11 tables. (AMA)

Review of quality assurance programs in higher education in developing countries considers best practices, the relationship of quality assurance to economic development, characteristics of universities in developing countries, and barriers to quality assurance activities in these countries. Stresses that quality assurance programs in developing…

Reconsiders hierarchy models positing a learning model of behavior change wherein knowledge precedes attitudes, thus influencing behavior. Considers case of contraception in Peru; develops six possible knowledge, attitude, and practice permutations. Finds assessing the fit of such models consistent with emerging work in development communication…

Describes how a high school English teacher in Toronto took a class for gifted students called "Third World Literature" and reshaped it into a class on "Postcolonial Literature." Discusses students' initial resistance; describes the activities and projects by which students engaged with this literature; and notes their eventual…

Examines educational decentralization efforts in developed and developing countries. Explores which conditions produce best results and roles and relationships of the school/community and region/center. Summarizes typical reasons for school-based management's failure, highlighting schools' need to build capacity, maintain decentralization, and…

A literature review on the origins, nature, and future of globalization and implications for education found little of relevance for low-income, postcolonial countries. Focusing on sub-Saharan Africa, a conceptual framework suggests how developing nations' educational policies are influenced by legacies of colonial education, the position of…

Computes intercountry and intracountry inequalities in developing countries' school enrollment rates for three educational levels, using a 1960-86 UNESCO data set. Intercountry inequality is lowest at level one and highest at level three. Intercountry and intracountry inequalities are declining. Inequalities in female enrollments are greater for…

Discusses the development of national policies for the use of communication technology in education, in both developing nations and industrialized countries. Considers what technology is convenient for the learner; national constraints on technology choice; what makes curricular sense; costs; and what works for small states. (Contains 16…

Describes the structure and governance of the education system of the Lao People's Democratic Republic and outlines the major issues and constraints that will operate on the development of education over the next decade. Government plans for the development of education include planned funding inputs managed through loan and donor-funded projects.…

Provides an overview of the development of education in Thailand emphasizing the role of successive national development plans since 1964. Outlines strategies for the expansion of educational opportunity involving the government, community organizations, and the private sector. (SLD)

Describes and analyzes the development of education in Vietnam under reforms initiated in 1950, 1956, and 1981. Considers the implications of the country's focus on industrialization and modernization. Identifies current challenges to educational development, including the challenges of expanding the scale of education while improving the quality…

Socialization of women in developing countries inhibits their education and employment in scientific and technical fields. This mindset perpetuates poverty and limits economic and social development. Solutions include elimination of gender bias, information dissemination, replication of successful development projects, use of role models, and…

Examines optometric education and training in developing nations, especially in Africa where the need for eye care has driven many non-optometrists into eye care delivery. Suggests that a system allowing multiple entry and exit points en route to becoming an optometrist provides a range of service delivery options that make best use of personnel…

Discusses the growth and development of international distance education, particularly United States-based distance learning providers selling their programs overseas. Considers the need for more cultural sensitivity, and suggests that government-funded educational development money go to companies who develop materials using local experts in…