International Education : Understandings and Misunderstandings / Stewart E. Fraser, Ed.

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This collection of symposium papers is concerned with various aspects of understandings and misunderstandings in international education. The discussion of comparative education involves a variety of topics ranging from educational philosophy to sex education. The five papers are: (1) Foreign Interp...

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Corporate Author: George Peabody College for Teachers. Peabody International Center
Other Authors: Fraser, Stewart E. (Editor)
Language:English
Published: [Place of publication not identified] : Distributed by ERIC Clearinghouse, 1969.
Subjects:
Comparative Education.
Educational Development.
Educational Needs.
Educational Philosophy.
Educational Problems.
International Education.
Sex Education.
Africa > Latin America > United States
Physical Description:80 pages
Format: Microfilm Book
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Summary:
This collection of symposium papers is concerned with various aspects of understandings and misunderstandings in international education. The discussion of comparative education involves a variety of topics ranging from educational philosophy to sex education. The five papers are: (1) Foreign Interpretations and Misinterpretations of American Education: Historical Notes by Steward E. Fraser analyzes some prominent nineteenth century commentaries and criticisms made of American education by foreign visitors and educators; (2) Comprehensions and Apprehensions Concerning American Educational Philosophy by Brian Holmes; (3) Discernments Concerning United States Educational Aid to African Nations by Franklin Parker discusses educational problems of Africa and the involvement of America in the educational development of various African nations; (4) Towards a Study of Comparative Sex Education: Conceptions and Misconceptions by Robert M. Bjork identifies problems faced by nations and successful accomplishments of school systems throughout the world as they introduce the subject of sex education; and (5) Latin America: Educational Perceptions by Harold R. W. Benjamin stresses pressing educational needs in Latin America. (Author/SJM)
Note:Availability: International Center, Peabody College, Nashville, Tennessee 37203 ($3.00).
Microform.
Call Number:ED073979 Microfiche
Reproduction Note:
Microfiche. [Washington D.C.]: ERIC Clearinghouse microfiches : positive.