Author Description
Discussion Of The History, Current State, And Future Of Global Education. It Is A Balance Between Theoretical And Practical Information On Elementary, Secondary, And Community Global Education. Foreword / John I. Goodlad -- A Visit To Middleston's World-centered Schools: A Scenario / Lee Anderson And Charlotte Anderson -- The World And The School: A Case For World-centered Education / James M. Becker -- Psychological And Institutional Obstacles To The Global Perspective In Education / Judith V. Torney -- Imperatives For Global Education / Bruce R. Joyce And Alexander M. Nicholson -- Elementary School Programs / Donald N. Morris -- Secondary School Programs / David C. King -- Other Agencies Promoting A World-centered View: The World Outside The School / Stephen H. Rhinesmith -- Curriculum Planning For World-centered Schools / M. Frances Klein And Kenneth A. Tye -- Looking Ahead- An Agenda For Action / Robert Leestma. Charlotte Anderson... [et Al.]; James M. Becker, Editor; Foreword By John I. Goodlad. Conducted Under The Auspices Of The Institute For Development Of Educational Activities. Includes Bibliographical References (p. 245-336) And Index.
Menrva's Summary
THE THESIS
This volume investigates the necessity and implementation of global-centered education within the United States school system to prepare students for an increasingly interconnected world. Edited by James M. Becker, the text compiles research conducted under the auspices of the Institute for Development of Educational Activities. It presents a framework for integrating global perspectives into existing curricula by addressing both the psychological barriers to international understanding and the practical institutional requirements for school reform.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- Theoretical foundations for world-centered education models
- Practical strategies for curriculum planning at elementary and secondary levels
- Analysis of institutional and psychological obstacles to global literacy
- Case studies and scenarios of school-based global programs
Scope Limits
- The text focuses primarily on the United States educational landscape
- It does not provide an exhaustive global survey of international school systems
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Experts recognize this work as a foundational text for understanding the mid-20th-century push toward internationalizing American curricula. Readers frequently note the academic density of the prose, which serves as a comprehensive resource for educators and policy planners interested in the history of global education initiatives.
Page Count:
345
Publication Date:
1979-01-01
Publisher:
McGraw-Hill
ISBN-10:
0070041903
ISBN-13:
9780070041905
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