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Asian Cultural Centre for UNESCO, Tokyo (Japan). – 1989
The proceedings of the sixth regional workshop consist of a description of the project and the workshop; a description of the field survey, preparation, and field testing of materials by the group; five papers presented at the workshop; and notes on planned follow-up activities in the participating countries. The workshop culminated a project on…
Descriptors: Developing Nations, Foreign Countries, Literacy Education, Material Development
Lane, Martha A. – 1987
This report provides a summary and evaluation of a retreat held for the directors and literacy coordinators of the 46 public libraries participating in the California Literacy Campaign (CLC), their supervisors, State Library staff, and members of the California Library Services Board. Following a brief introduction and overview, descriptions of…
Descriptors: Adult Literacy, Adult Reading Programs, Financial Support, Library Planning
Rubin, Allen, Ed.; Rosenblatt, Aaron, Ed. – 1979
Major papers presented at the Conference on Research Utilization in Social Work Education are compiled in this sourcebook. The conference focused on six topics that reviewed the state of the art of research utilization and suggested directions for the future. The papers included are: Understanding Research Utilization in Social Work (Stuart A.…
Descriptors: Curriculum Design, Curriculum Evaluation, Educational Quality, Field Experience Programs
1979
Important trends concerning the role of the liberal arts curriculum in American higher education are discussed in this collection of conference papers. The "great books" program at St. John's College is examined in a paper by Eva T. H. Brann focusing on why the St. John's plan has endured and changed little since its inception. Authors…
Descriptors: Academic Standards, College Curriculum, College Faculty, College Students
Wattenberg, Esther, Ed. – 1995
This collection of papers is drawn from a conference dedicated to children suffering from the harm associated with being born to neglecting families, a circumstance that has emerged as the most challenging phenomenon for the child welfare system. Papers consider the dimensions of the problem, treatment models, policy considerations, and recent…
Descriptors: Child Abuse, Child Development, Child Neglect, Child Welfare
Wynne, Edward A., Ed. – 1988
This monograph is composed of papers from the first National Conference on School Recognition Programs. School recognition programs vary considerably, but they do acknowledge schools that perform well (winners) and have recognizable public relations value. Consequently, school recognition programs have substantial potential for educational…
Descriptors: Conference Papers, Educational Improvement, Educational Quality, Elementary Secondary Education
Stevens, Barbara R., Comp.; Engeldinger, Eugene A., Comp. – 1984
A general list of suggestions for effective library instruction and library instruction projects in a variety of disciplines are presented in this guide. Developed for a faculty and academic staff development seminar, the Library Instruction within the Curriculum Project, these projects illustrate diverse approaches to library instruction with the…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Curriculum Development, Higher Education, Information Seeking
Chouinard, Amy, Ed. – 1981
This document presents 12 seminar papers describing research and development efforts in self-instructional programs being undertaken in six countries: the Philippines, Malaysia, Indonesia, Jamaica, Liberia, and Canada. The following are topics covered in the individual papers: research and development activities in primary schools; the technology…
Descriptors: Educational Research, Foreign Countries, Independent Study, Individualized Instruction
Howard, Roy E. – 1985
Proceedings of a Navajo Bilingual Education Conference held April 26 and 27, 1985, are summarized in this report which focuses on the implementation of Navajo language and cultural education at the Dzlith Na O Dith Hle Community School (DCS). The paper begins by stating that the conference was intended to assist educators in understanding and…
Descriptors: American Indian Education, Biculturalism, Bilingual Education, Bilingual Teachers