October 2002 | Volume 60 | Number 2

The World in the Classroom

Feature Articles

Perspectives / The World Is With Us

Marge Scherer

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September 11: Seven Lessons for the Schools

Diane Ravitch

How do we prepare students to sustain democratic ideals?

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Growing Good Citizens with a World-Centered Curriculum

Ross E. Dunn

Why we must get beyond cultural comparisons and political ideologies and teach history more effectively.

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A Curriculum for Peace: A Conversation with Sir John Daniel

Deborah Perkins-Gough, Sally Lindfors and Don Ernst

UNESCO's assistant director-general for education encourages a commitment to diversity and international understanding.

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The Difference a Global Educator Can Make

Merry M. Merryfield

Global educators confront stereotypes, resist simplification, and encourage the examination of multiple perspectives.

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Through the Lens of Art

Linda Nathan

Artistic study can push students from their comfort zone as they imagine new worlds.

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Voices from the Field: Using Peace Corps Literature

Cerylle A. Moffett

Firsthand accounts from travelers expand students' experiences and stir their curiosity.

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Teaching About Religion

Susan L. Douglass

Here are guidelines for incorporating the study of religion into the curriculum.

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How Global is the Curriculum?

Andrew F. Smith

What is the status of foreign language, geography, and history in the U.S. curriculum?

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Around the World in 24 Hours

Gail McGoogan

Students become more globally aware when they link up with international peers through videoconferencing.

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Shaping Global Classrooms

Nancy A. Bacon and Gerrit A. Kischner

To develop students' global perspectives, look beyond textbooks and draw on buddy programs, visitor exchanges, and community partnerships.

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Beyond Food, Festivals, and Flags

Martin Skelton, Andrew Wigford, Pam Harper and Graham Reeves

The International Primary Curriculum delineates standards for international mindedness.

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Becoming International

Niki Singh

A framework developed in international schools focuses on helping students become knowledgeable, principled thinkers and communicators.

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Two-Way Immersion: A Key to Global Awareness

Elizabeth R. Howard

Bilingual classes foster a deep awareness of linguistic and cultural diversity.

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Exploring World Cultures in Math Class

Claudia Zaslavsky

How did the Inca add and subtract? Why were round houses popular in some African societies? Answering such questions increases student interest in learning.

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Special Topics

Special Topic / Toward a More Intelligent School

Ahmet Saban

Teachers in Turkey added special Friday afternoon exploratories to help students use their strongest intelligences.

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Fifth Annual Report on Commercialism in Schools / The Corporate Branding of Our Schools

Alex Molnar

Although some commercial activities at schools have leveled off, sponsorships are on the rise.

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Departments

Voices . . . The Professor / When Principals Carry Pistols

Ronit Bogler

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Having Your Say... / On How Students Learn About the World

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Research Link / What Do Students Know?

John H. Holloway

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The Shrink in the Classroom / Fighting School Violence

Steven C. Schlozman

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ASCD Community in Action

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Web Wonders / The World in the Classroom

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EL Study Guide / The World in the Classroom

Deborah Perkins-Gough

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