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Peer reviewedBeasley, Warren – Journal of Chemical Education, 1996
Analyzes two initiatives in Australian education that have attempted to influence the future directions of high school chemistry curricula: the concept of a national curriculum encompassing eight key learning areas and the reform processes of individual state governments. Presents a radically different syllabus produced by the State of Victoria as…
Descriptors: Chemistry, Educational Change, Foreign Countries, National Curriculum
Peer reviewedTurner, G. Cleve; Giacosie, Robert V. – Journal of College Science Teaching, 1981
Describes the formation and organization of a statewide energy consortium consisting of faculty from 19 campuses of the California State University and Colleges system. Also describes three major consortium activities and reasons for its success. (SK)
Descriptors: College Science, Conferences, Consortia, Energy
Download full textMoyer, Kim – 1987
This 50-state survey of state policies and initiatives related to mathematics and science education is part of a larger study analyzing the impact of state policies in these states on science instruction in school districts. The purpose of this survey was to identify current state initiatives and policies affecting science and mathematics…
Descriptors: Educational Finance, Elementary Secondary Education, Mathematics Education, Mathematics Teachers
Rubba, Peter A.; And Others – S-STS Reporter, 1987
Reviews the initiatives taken by six states in promoting precollege Science, Technology, Society (STS) education. Discusses the exemplary efforts undertaken in Florida, Maryland, Michigan, New York, Washington, and Wisconsin. (ML)
Descriptors: Educational Innovation, Elementary School Science, Elementary Secondary Education, Science and Society
Reed, James B.; Calhoon, John A. – State Legislative Report, 1992
Recent reports by the National Science Teacher's Association, the National Science Foundation, and the National Education Goals Panel indicate that the science preparation of American children is deficient. In 1990 the State of California published the "Science Framework" guide to curriculum and materials in an effort to address these…
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Educational Change, Elementary Secondary Education, Evaluation Methods
Queensland Board of Teacher Education, Toowong (Australia). – 1985
In July 1983, the Board of Advanced Education, Queensland, Australia, considered the problem of the acute shortage of secondary science and mathematics teachers and the role of teacher education in remedying the situation. The Board of Teacher Education was approached and asked to investigate matters pertaining to the supply and education of…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Higher Education, Mathematics Curriculum, Mathematics Education
Queensland Board of Teacher Education, Toowong (Australia). – 1985
In July 1983, the Board of Advanced Education, Queensland, Australia, considered the problem of the acute shortage of secondary science and mathematics teachers and the role of teacher education in remedying the situation. The Board of Teacher Education was approached and asked to investigate matters pertaining to the supply and education of…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Higher Education, Mathematics Curriculum, Mathematics Education
Peer reviewedYager, Robert E. – Teaching Education, 1991
Describes efforts in the reform of science education, noting the importance of changing preservice and in-service teacher education. The article examines three national systemic reform efforts and discusses implementation efforts in Iowa. It also discusses Iowa's teacher preparation and offers assessment information arising from Iowa's efforts.…
Descriptors: Change Strategies, Curriculum Development, Demonstration Programs, Educational Change
