The author describes three practical classroom activities which can be used by the elementary teacher to enhance students’ sensitivity to other peoples and cultures.
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.
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.
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.