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King, H. Raymond – Forum for the Discussion of New Trends in Education, 1979
The author reviews the last five decades in the evolution of comprehensive education in England. (Editor/SJL)
Descriptors: Comprehensive Programs, Educational Change, Educational History, Program Development
Peer reviewedHusen, Torsten – Comparative Education, 1989
Reviews educational changes in Sweden since the 1962 Education Act, which expanded educational opportunities through introduction of comprehensive schools. Discusses the effects of Swedish reforms on educational policy debates in Great Britain and West Germany and on comparative education research in Europe and the United States. Contains 32…
Descriptors: Comparative Education, Comprehensive Programs, Educational Change, Educational History
Peer reviewedWatt, John – Scottish Educational Review, 1991
Analyzes the introduction and development of comprehensive education in the west of Scotland from 1965-80. Examines curriculum development, the role of the advisory service, the contribution of in-service training, and the ability grouping of students. Concludes that the efforts to help teachers with the transition had mixed results. (KS)
Descriptors: Ability Grouping, Access to Education, Catholic Schools, Comprehensive Programs
