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Direct linkDarling-Hammond, Linda, Ed.; Rothman, Robert, Ed. – Alliance for Excellent Education, 2011
The issue of teacher effectiveness has risen rapidly to the top of the education policy agenda, and the federal government and states are considering bold steps to improve teacher and leader effectiveness. One place to look for ideas is the experiences of high-performing education systems around the world. Finland, Ontario, and Singapore all have…
Descriptors: Teacher Effectiveness, Leadership Effectiveness, Foreign Countries, Case Studies
Download full textUnited Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization, Santiago (Chile). Regional Office for Education in Latin America and the Caribbean. – 1994
This bulletin contains information about important educational strategies that have had an impact in South America. In "Current Trends in Educational Reforms," Juan Carlos Tedesco examines the major lessons that educational reforms have produced. "Education and Changes in the Latin America's Social Structure" (German Rama)…
Descriptors: Developing Nations, Educational Methods, Educational Quality, Females
O'Banion, Terry, Ed. – 1997
This monograph reviews the emerging emphasis on learning in education and the development of the concept of "learning colleges," providing specific case studies of reform efforts at community colleges. Following introductory materials, chapters 1-6, all authored by Terry O'Banion discuss the following: Chapter 1 discusses the wave of educational…
Descriptors: Change Strategies, Community Colleges, Educational Change, Educational Improvement
Miller, Ron, Ed. – 1991
This book contains a collection of 33 essays that have appeared in the first 10 issues of "Holistic Education Review." These essays are divided into five themes: Philosophical Foundations; A Global-Ecological Perspective; Rethinking Some Old Problems; New Goals for Education; and Holistic Education in Practice. Some essay titles (along…
Descriptors: Classroom Environment, Dropouts, Educational Methods, Educational Objectives
Stephenson, John, Ed.; Yorke, Mantz, Ed. – 1998
This book, based on higher education practices in the United Kingdom, attempts to synthesize the concept of "educating for capability," which focuses on integrating knowledge, skills, personal qualities, and understanding appropriately and effectively in new and changing circumstances. It seeks to link capability in education with the…
Descriptors: Curriculum Evaluation, Educational Improvement, Educational Methods, Educational Needs
Cropley, A. J., Ed.; And Others – 1979
Seven internationally known educators were asked to assess lifelong learning especially in relation to lifelong education and (1) revision of educational thinking and (2) educational practice. The authors addressed several key questions on lifelong education: For and by whom? Of and for what? How can it be achieved? The editor's overview and…
Descriptors: Access to Education, Adult Education, Adult Educators, Educational Assessment
Wisker, Gina, Ed.; Brown, Sally, Ed. – 1996
The 16 chapters of this book explore, from a British perspective, a range of strategies, both institutional and individual, developed to foster an environment conducive to learning for university students. Section 1 concentrates on systems and structures to assist student learning while Section 2 offers applications at both the undergraduate and…
Descriptors: Change Strategies, College Students, Computer Assisted Instruction, Counseling Techniques
