October 2002
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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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Online Only
EL Study Guide / The World in the Classroom
Deborah Perkins-Gough
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Copyright © 2002 by Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development
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