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Parikh, V. M. – 1979
This report examines a study to promote high-technology industries in British Columbia using an essentially integrated educational and economic development program. Human resources, skilled in high-technology and entrepreneurship, are recognized as prime sources of potential development of high-technology industries in the Province. An educational…
Descriptors: Administrator Education, Cooperative Programs, Economic Development, Educational Development
Waks, Leonard J. – Science, Technology & Society, 1990
The efforts to enlarge the awareness, scientific knowledge, and political skill of people, to promote pro-environmental attitudes and support, through the development of science/technology/society (STS) courses are described. The STS program found in the secondary schools and colleges of Quebec is described. (KR)
Descriptors: College Science, Environmental Education, Foreign Countries, Higher Education
Download full textAlberta Dept. of Education, Edmonton. – 1990
This document describes a programs designed to help students attain the scientific awareness needed to function as effective members of society. The Senior High Science Programs (Alberta, Canada) will focus on students learning the big interconnecting ideas and principles of science; place an increased emphasis on developing methods of inquiry…
Descriptors: Biology, Chemistry, Course Content, Curriculum Guides
Alberta Dept. of Education, Edmonton. – 1990
An integrated program is presented that focuses on helping students understand the scientific principles behind the natural events they experience and the technologies they use daily in their lives. Students' abilities are developed to ask questions, investigate and experiment, gather, analyze and assess scientific laws and principles and their…
Descriptors: Biology, Chemistry, Course Content, Curriculum Guides
Chisman, Dennis, Comp. – 1986
Throughout the world, increased attention is being paid to the promotion of out-of-school activities in the fields of science and technology. The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization supports a wide range of activities such as science clubs, fairs, Olympiads, museums and centers. This publication presents a broad…
Descriptors: Case Studies, Elementary School Science, Elementary Secondary Education, Foreign Countries
Clement, W. R. – 1974
In the summer of 1971, the Canadian federal government initiated a major youth program known as Opportunities for Youth (OFY). The program ostensibly provided summer jobs and activities for students. The contract designer reports on program design, activities, and implications for government and education. The designer's interest was an analysis…
Descriptors: Behavior Change, Change Agents, Cultural Context, Educational Change
