The Iowa Council for the
Social Studies Journal
Vol 2, Fall 1989

Theme: Global Education

​​Forward
Lynn E. Nielsen, University of Northern Iowa

Global Education: Passport to the World
Louise Voss Thurn
 
The author describes three practical classroom activities which can be used by the elementary teacher to enhance students’ sensitivity to other peoples and cultures.
 
Global Interdependence: Political and Economic Reality
Steve Rose
 
The author established interdependence as a current political reality which must be reflected in the social studies curriculum. He identifies three specific activities which can be used to enhance secondary students’ understanding of political and economic interdependence on the international scene.
 
Toward Global Understanding and Citizenship
Robert B. Anthony
 
The author identifies global connections as regular parts of most people’s everyday lives. He goes on to expand upon four arenas within which global phenomena operate: the economy, the environment, culture, and government.
 
Teaching for the Twenty-First Century
Anita DeKock & Craig Paul
 
The authors describe an exemplary global education initiative in the Muscatine schools which is built upon five significant elements: partnerships, networking, teacher ownership, school board and administrative support, and state initiatives.