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Gysbers, Norman, Ed.; Henderson, Patricia, Ed. – 2002
The purpose of this publication is to focus on issues in development and implementation of comprehensive guidance programs. To achieve this purpose a list of 10 of the most important issues was composed. The top 10 issues, in order of frequency of concern of leaders, are: (1) displacement of non-guidance tasks, including school counselors'…
Descriptors: Comprehensive Guidance, Cross Cultural Training, Educational Innovation, Educational Testing
Bredekamp, Sue, Ed.; Rosegrant, Teresa, Ed. – 1992
The purpose of this book is to operationalize--that is, make meaningful--the Guidelines for Appropriate Curriculum Content and Assessment, developed jointly by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) and the National Association of Early Childhood Specialists in State Departments of Education (NAESC/SDE) in 1991. The…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Bilingual Education, Child Development, Cultural Awareness
Maker, C. June, Ed. – 1993
This book presents 29 papers addressing critical issues in the education of the gifted. Papers have the following titles and authors: "Education of the Gifted and the Excellence-Equity Debate: Lessons from History" (Thomas R. McDaniel); "Comments on McDaniel's 'Education of the Gifted and the Excellence-Equity Debate'" (James…
Descriptors: Academically Gifted, Classroom Techniques, Curriculum Development, Delivery Systems
National Association of State Universities and Land Grant Colleges, Washington, DC. – 1992
This book offers essays on the response of public four-year colleges to the enrollment trends and challenges of the 1980s, particularly the challenges of providing service in light of the unexpected demand for higher education in that decade. The issues and lessons of the experience of the 1980s are covered in 10 chapters by higher education…
Descriptors: Access to Education, Adult Students, College Students, Curriculum Development
Anderson, James M., Comp.; Snyder, Tom, Comp. – 1993
This collection of resources and information about community college foundations includes brief articles, selected data, materials from foundations, sample mission statements and articles of incorporation, sample forms and correspondence, relevant educational legislation, and other related materials from specific active foundations at two-year…
Descriptors: Budgets, Community Colleges, Costs, Donors
Schoeny, Donna Hager, Ed.; Decker, Larry E., Ed. – 1983
This volume consists of edited versions of 17 papers and reaction papers that were commissioned to examine the community, educational, and social impact of community education. Various topics pertaining to the impact of community education are examined, including educational programs of students, school closings and shifting populations, the…
Descriptors: Citizen Participation, Community Education, Coordination, Cost Effectiveness
Johnston, William J., Ed. – 1985
Problems and opportunities in educational reform at all educational levels are considered in this collection of 18 articles. Titles and authors are as follows: Introduction (William J. Johnston); "Evidence of Decline in Educational Standards" (Philip N. Marcus); "Standards--by What Criteria?" (Francis Keppel); "Educational…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Academic Standards, Accreditation (Institutions), Collective Bargaining
Mason, Mary; Chew, Martha – 1983
Two papers explore feminist strategies for adapting traditional humanities and English courses to the needs of nontraditional and professional students. The first paper, "A Feminist Approach to Teaching Humanities to Non-Traditional Students" by Mary Mason, discusses a "public humanities" course, that is, a course for returning students who hope…
Descriptors: Course Content, Course Descriptions, Curriculum Development, Displaced Homemakers
Olson, Paul – 1976
In a series of essays, the author analyzes and comments on the perceived weaknesses of the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) testing program. The basis of his criticism is that the NAEP has attempted to establish national norms, thereby disregarding the pluralistic nature of American society and the historical basis for community…
Descriptors: Community Control, Culture Fair Tests, Educational Assessment, Educational Objectives
Yamaguchi, Makoto – 1997
This document contains seven previously published papers examining trends in adult education in Japan. "Deepening Democracy" (1992) examines democracy and adult education for special needs groups (women, dropouts, disabled persons, ethnic minorities, and refugees). "Literacy Movement" (1990) traces literacy education in Japan…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Adult Literacy, Adult Students, Community Education
Davis, Mary Dabney; Everard, L. C.; Koon, Cline M.; Lathrop, Edith A.; Proffitt, Maris M.; Segel, David – Office of Education, United States Department of the Interior, 1937
This report presents a series of brief surveys of recent developments in educational method. It points to the growing conviction that many of the aids and services once regarded as mere accessories to educational method are now among its essential elements. In the first review presented herein, Maris Profitt recognizes the present widespread…
Descriptors: Teaching Methods, Library Services, Museums, School Buildings
Lantolf, James P., Ed.; Appel, Gabriela, Ed. – 1996
The collection of essays on aspects of Vygotskian theory focuses on the theory's application to research on second language learning. Articles include: "Theoretical Framework: An Introduction to Vygotskian Perspectives on Second Language Research" (James P. Lantolf, Gabriela Appel); Collective Scaffolding in Second Language…
Descriptors: Adult Learning, Difficulty Level, Educational Objectives, English (Second Language)
Graves, William H.; And Others – 1989
The Institute for Academic Technology is a university/industry collaboration designed to advance the educational value of affordable technologies. A broad spectrum overview of the program's goals from the point of view of the director, a faculty view of participation, and the industry participant's rationale for program support are presented in…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Curriculum Development, Educational Cooperation, Educational Innovation
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American Federation of Teachers, Washington, DC. – 1993
This publication presents a collection of articles about education drawn from magazines, journals, books, and reports. The collection includes 13 selections touching on key educational issues, challenging ideas, and proposals for change: (1) "First Born, Fast Grown: The Manful Life of Nicholas" (Isabel Wilkerson); (2) "Putting…
Descriptors: Academic Standards, Anthologies, Black Students, Change Strategies
Sweet, Robert, Ed. – 1989
Following a foreword (Ross Paul) and an introduction (Robert Sweet), three sections on instituting postsecondary distance learning systems across Canada are presented: access and student support, educational technology, and institutional response. The first section contains the following: "Women in Distance Education: Towards a Feminist…
Descriptors: Access to Education, Communications, Community Colleges, Cultural Exchange
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