The Akamai Workforce Initiative (AWI) is a program that seeks to develop a skilled local STEM workforce to meet the needs of Hawai'i's growing high-tech industry. Launched as an internship program in 2002, AWI is the result of a long-term collaboration among the University of California Santa Cruz's Institute for Scientist and Engineer Educators…

The objective of this article is to highlight the importance of advanced studies for the professional staff working in the field of early childhood education (ECE). Until 2001, Israeli MA programs were controlled exclusively by Israeli universities. The article deals with the development of MEd programs in Israeli colleges of education, using the…

This article aims to review the historical development of continuing professional development programmes (CPDPs) for teachers, as well as the policies and objectives of such programmes in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) from the inception of these programmes until now. Styles of CPDPs that the Education Training Centres (ETCs) offer are…

This article outlines some of the major factors leading to the introduction of the New Zealand National Qualifications Framework (NQF). It also describes the NQF's design, outlines changes that were introduced following its introduction in 1991, and explores its impact to date. The New Zealand case is interesting, as the agency responsible for the…

The leadership of Qatar has a social and political vision that calls for improving the outcomes of the Qatari K-12 education system. With this vision in mind, the leadership asked RAND to examine Qatar's K-12 education system, to recommend options for building a world-class system, and, subsequently, to develop the chosen option and support its…

This report describes two sets of training materials used in needs assessment and goal development programs. One set of materials trains local school/community groups to set goals for their schools. The second set trains evaluation specialists to assist the school community in the goal-setting process and emphasizes the technical skills related to…

Describes the commitment of Unesco to developing adult education programs worldwide. Discussed are historical background, objectives and strategies, program content, and relationship between adult education and other educational branches of the social environment. (AV)

Presents a step-by-step systems approach model consisting of seven major components including: informing and involving key groups, defining problem/goals, needs assessment, formulating objectives, designing program, implementing program, and evaluation. Includes procedures, flow chart presentations, and guidelines for program planning. (RC)

Some basic questions regarding adult literacy and national programs in Great Britain are examined, and include: the national pattern of provision; project design and curriculum planning; goals and the concept of literacy; and adult reading habits. Five tables supplement the text. (LH)

The document is the second of a five-part series focusing in minute detail on the processes involved in the formulation of an instructional systems development (ISD) program for military interservice training that will adequately train individuals to do a particular job. Phase II, Design, is concerned with designing instructional materials based…

Reviews history of supported self-study in Great Britain's secondary schools and describes the purpose, teacher role, teaching approach, and future of the Council for Educational Technology's Supported Self-Study Project. The project was developed in response to concerns that declining pupil numbers would lead to reductions in courses offered.…