(1989). The Major Project in the Field of Education in the Latin American and Caribbean Region: Summary. Bulletin 20. This UNESCO bulletin includes reports that focus on diagnoses and strategies that ratify the validity of the goals set by the Major Project in the Field of Education in the Latin American and Caribbean Region. Four articles are featured: "Literacy, Human Rights and Democracy" (Jose Rivero H.); "Primary Schooling and Illiteracy in Latin America and the Caribbean: 1980-1987" (Ernesto Schiefelbein; And Others); "Resources Management and Development in Some Caribbean Primary and All-Age Schools" (Olga James-Reid); and "Bilingual Education in the Autonomous Regions of the Atlantic Coast of Nicaragua: Experience and Prospects" (Massimo Amadio). The document concludes with a listing of Regional Office for Education in Latin American and the Caribbean (OREALC) activities and OREALC publications. (DB)…
(1990). 11 Reasons for Negotiating Power. Here's How, v9 n1 p1-3 Sep. The book, \Managing by Negotiations,\ by Earl Brooks and George S. Odiorne, is reviewed in this document. Negotiation is discussed as an answer to the dilemma of achieving organizational effectiveness created by the recent shift in educational administration from autocratic to democratic management. Eleven reasons why traditional power-based negotiations are no longer effective are discussed, with additional notes on their relevance to new management challenges in elementary/secondary education. Effective negotiation involves the following: redefinition of the concepts of power and leadership; recognition of compromise; inclusion of marginal groups' interests; recognition of human rights; an unambiguous leadership role; and acceptance of short-term decreased productivity.\Tough-minded management\ is offered as a viable leadership style based on tolerance, flexibility, and persistence. (LMI)… [PDF]
(1986). The Contribution of the Universal Esperanto Association to World Peace. Esperanto Documents No.37A. While Esperanto is not yet officially accepted as a second language for all people, it has long been a fully functional language. The promotion of Esperanto, organized mainly by the Universal Esperanto Association (UEA), is intimately associated with the search for peace and international cooperation. The organization has provided relief work in wartime through exchange of private correspondence between warring countries and use of Esperanto to inform the world about the war. Its educational activities include books, periodicals, seminars, intercultural children's projects, and consultation and translation for UNESCO. Annual world congresses on such topics as intercultural communication and human rights and individual idea exchanges are also important ongoing UEA activities. The UEA continues to build the bases for peace among individuals. (MSE)…
(1983). \Ahead\ to Basics. With a view toward the future, this paper raises and begins to answer the following four questions about education in tomorrow's world. First, will the \basics\ as presently defined continue to be the basics, and if so, is society ready to support them? Second, are there new basics which must be integrated into school curricula, and, if so, what are they? Third, how can citizens be certain that ever increasing bodies of knowledge can be made available to the curious minds of children? Fourth, are Americans ready to commit themselves through concerted action to the principle that education is a basic human right? The article ends with the open question: Are Americans, as a nation, ready to pay the price for excellence that the future demands? (RH)…
(1983). Administrator Preparation Guidelines: Can We Reach Consensus?. New guidelines for administrator preparation drafted for the American Association of School Administrators (AASA) are presented, and, though subject to further AASA scrutiny, they are suggested for inclusion in all administrator preparation programs. The basis for the guidelines was a literature search, personal interviews with staff at five professional organizations and institutions, and administrator preparation course content at 75 colleges and universities. Six critical themes emerging from the analysis–changing demographics, unstable economic structure, new technologies, labor market opportunities, preserving cultural diversity and human rights, and changing family structures–are viewed as challenges administrators must be prepared to meet. Leadership outcome goals, competencies and skills, and delivery components are presented to prepare educational leaders to manage these unprecedented problems. (MLF)… [PDF]
(1979). Language in Public Life. Georgetown University Round Table on Languages and Linguistics (Washington, D.C., 1979). The proceedings of the Georgetown Round Table on language and public life are divided into four sections dealing with: (1) language in public life and international affairs, (2) language spread and language policy, (3) language and the professions, and (4) the language of public persuasion. The articles in these sections treat the following points: the President's Commission on Foreign Languages and International Studies; U.S. international English language policy; language attitudes, planning and policy; language choice and human rights; communication in medical practice; language and advertising, education, the judicial system, the neurosciences, and the deaf experience; and language assessment, and the languages of persuasion in the media. An appendix presents an article in French by A. Zachariev on language planning in education in multilingual countries. (AMH)…
(1981). World Problems in the Classroom. Educational Studies and Documents. Revised Edition. The purpose of this revised publication is to provide secondary teachers with practical suggestions on teaching about the United Nations system in conjunction with contemporary world problems and issues. Part One describes the foundation of the United Nations and discusses its purposes, members, and structure. Chapters three through 14, which comprise Part Two of the publication, treat the following topics: peace and security; disarmament; human rights; population; poverty and economic progress; the environment; the sea and sea-bed; social justice for workers; food and hunger; health; children's welfare; and education, science, and culture. Background information and questions for study and discussion are provided on each topic. A description of the functions of intergovernmental agencies related to the United Nations is provided on each topic. (Author/RM)…
(1972). Ways and Means of Teaching About World Order. These newsletters are a regular feature of the edition of the Progress Report sent to teachers, and further, supplement the World Law Fund's catalog of publications. Issues provide teachers with professional information on materials and techniques for teaching about world order. Typical inclusions present sample lesson plans and unit descriptions, announce new curriculum materials and innovative teaching techniques, and list resources on organizations, documents, selected bibliographies, and resource centers dealing with topics relating to teaching about world order. The eight issues, all dealing generally with world order, focus on foreign relations, peace, futurism, international education, racism, economic development, human rights, arms policy, and war. Those interested in receiving the mailings should request that their name be placed on the mailing list. (SJM)… [PDF]
(1997). Caring in an Age of Technology. Proceedings of the International Conference on Counseling in the 21st Century (6th, Beijing, China, May 29-30, 1997). The two main themes of this conference were the influence of technology on families, and technology and counseling. Many of the papers consider the impact technology is having on individuals and families, and subsequently how it is affecting the counseling profession. This involves new ways of counseling using technological resources, and counseling techniques for concerns brought about by technology. Other topics covered include insights from mother-daughter groups, behavior counseling for parents with special children, human rights education, and career counseling. All presentations are included. The 52 papers include: (1) \The Homeroom Teacher's Role in Psychological Counseling at School\ (W. Guodong); (2) \A Study of Family Therapy for Student Counseling\ (O. Honda); and (3)\Technology and the School Counselor\ (D. Coy and C. Minor). (JDM)… [PDF]
(1995). Educational Research Workshop on "Minority Education" (Bautzen (Saxony), October 11-14, 1994). This report provides the agenda and research from the workshop on Minority Education in Saxony in October 1994. The aims of the workshop were: (1) to contribute to the Council of Europe's Council for Cultural Co-operation's (CDCC) project on "Democracy, human rights, minorities: educational and cultural aspects"; (2) to discuss and evaluate the results of research on educational provision for linguistic or ethnic minorities; (3) to suggest action to be taken by educational policy makers and teachers; and (4) to encourage co-operation among participating research workers and their institutions. The report includes a list of participants, short synopses of the major opening speeches, listing of commissioned papers and authors, conclusions of the working groups, and an agenda for future action. (EH)…
(2004). Building a Civic Culture Post-Conflict. London Review of Education, v2 n3 p229-244 Nov. This paper examines the role of education in (re)constructing civil society in societies emerging from conflict or violence. After examining the nature of civil society and its importance for democracy and peace, the paper looks at three areas: legal education (including human rights education); information, media and the public space; and citizenship education (exploring nationalism, democracy and accountability). It aims to dispel any romanticised mythology about the possibilities of civic regeneration, particularly if this means returning to a nationalistic, exclusionary or heroic past. The \new normality\ should be active citizens who will challenge social injustice, corruption or aggression; this is argued to apply to countries who are the instigators of international conflict as well as those traditionally labelled conflict or post conflict…. [Direct]
(2023). Autism and Behavior Analysis: From Dissonance to Dialogue. International Electronic Journal of Elementary Education, v15 n3 p199-208 Jan. Questions about human behavior and diversity have captured the attention of scientists from a wide range of philosophical stances for centuries. While behavior analysts would argue that natural science is an enlightening perspective when applied to the understanding of the human condition, at times arguments within certain campaigns would prefer Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) to be banned or abolished. In this paper we discuss some of the roots of this stance and suggest a way forward based on what are basically complementary views on the goals enshrined in rights-based practice…. [PDF]
(1985). Teaching about the Holocaust and Genocide: Introduction. The Human Rights Series, Volume I. Designed to assist secondary school social studies, English, and humanities teachers as they teach about the Nazi Holocaust, the first of two volumes serves as an introduction to the concept of human rights. Divided into a rationale and two units, each unit includes a statement of purpose, a list of objectives, and a group of learning activities and student materials. Because the guide is not a textbook, but rather a collection of materials and activites about the Holocaust and other examples of genocide, the learning activites are not arranged in a developmental order and may be taught in any sequence. A chart presenting a model for a two-week course of study provides lesson topics objectives, and questions. Following a rationale for studying about the Nazi Holocaust and genocide, Unit I deals with the roots of intolerance and persecution, denial of reality, indifference, prejudicial attitudes, conformity, and obedience to authority. Unit II, "Precursors of the…
(2006). When International Press Rights \Are\ the News. Communication Teacher, v20 n3 p65-68 Jul. In many countries, reporters and editors face criminal prosecution, censorship, self-censorship, exile, tax audits, loss of broadcast and publication licenses, loss of jobs, assault, and even assassination based on how they practice their profession. Press rights and human rights advocacy groups try to draw media and official attention to those situations, as do some governmental and multinational agencies such as the U.S. State Department and the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE). Even so, many acts of repression against the press generally and against individual journalists and media outlets receive little or no news coverage inside or outside the affected country. The purposes of this activity are to educate students about the realities of press restraints internationally, to enable them to critically compare press protections in the United States and abroad, and to familiarize them with some foreign news outlets and nongovernmental organizations that… [Direct]
(2007). Preliminary Examination of Safety Issues on a University Campus: Personal Safety Practices, Beliefs & Attitudes of Female Faculty & Staff. College Student Journal, v41 n4 p1149-1162 Dec. University and college campuses are not immune to acts of violence. Unfortunately there is limited information regarding violence in the academic setting among women employees. As such, the purpose of this exploratory research was to examine issues that female faculty and staff members have about safety on and around campus, including concerns about safety, personal safety precautions, and issues involving victimization. Two hundred and twenty-nine female faculty and staff, employed by a university in Central Ontario Canada, completed a questionnaire sent via inter-campus mail. Awareness of services on campus that dealt with issues concerning safety was high, although utilization of such services was relatively low, with the exception of security and health services. Faculty and staff reported taking precautions which included locking car doors when alone, planning a route with safety in mind, carrying keys in a defensive manner, checking back seats of car for intruders prior to… [Direct]