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Hughes, Claire; Thomas, Helen – Perspectives: Policy and Practice in Higher Education, 2017
This paper discusses some research which was undertaken to explore perceptions around quality assurance within collaborative partnership (CP) working, from a range of internal and external stakeholders. The responses we received are being used to enhance policy and processes and inform the development of guidance materials to support all…
Descriptors: Educational Quality, Quality Assurance, Educational Innovation, Educational Policy
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Wong, Vicky; Dillon, Justin; King, Heather – International Journal of Science Education, 2016
STEM, an acronym for Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics, is widely used in science education. There is confusion, however, as to its provenance and meaning which is potentially problematic. This study examines the purpose of STEM practice in education in England and asks if there are differences in perceptions of STEM between science…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, STEM Education, Educational Policy, Policy Formation
White, Bradford R.; Baron, Debra Mayconich; Klostermann, Brenda K.; Duffy, Daniel Q. – Illinois Education Research Council, 2016
Much attention during the past decade has been given to the need to develop a well-trained early childhood education workforce. In order to address this need, the Illinois Board of Higher Education (IBHE) awarded Early Childhood Educator Preparation Program Innovation (EPPI) grants to institutions of higher learning. The IBHE funded partnerships,…
Descriptors: Early Childhood Education, Preschool Teachers, Teacher Education Programs, Partnerships in Education
White, Bradford R.; Baron, Debra Mayconich; Klostermann, Brenda K.; Duffy, Daniel Q. – Illinois Education Research Council, 2016
The Illinois Board of Higher Education (IBHE) provided Early Childhood Educator Preparation Program Innovation (EPPI) grants to 20 partnerships comprised of two- and four-year institutions to further develop models for early childhood educator preparation and build capacity in key areas of need. Recipients used grant funds to design and implement…
Descriptors: Early Childhood Education, Preschool Teachers, Teacher Education Programs, Partnerships in Education
White, Bradford R.; Baron, Debra Mayconich; Klostermann, Brenda K.; Duffy, Daniel Q. – Illinois Education Research Council, 2016
The Illinois Board of Higher Education (IBHE) provided Early Childhood Educator Preparation Program Innovation (EPPI) grants to 20 partnerships comprised of two- and four-year institutions to further develop models for early childhood educator preparation and build capacity in key areas of need. Recipients used grant funds to design and implement…
Descriptors: Early Childhood Education, Preschool Teachers, Teacher Education Programs, Partnerships in Education
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Curdt-Christiansen, Xiao Lan; Silver, Rita Elaine – Cambridge Journal of Education, 2012
This article presents an ongoing study of educational policy enactment in Singapore lower primary English classrooms. It explores how teachers react to and interpret educational reforms in their classroom practices against a backdrop of traditional cultural values. Using a prescribed coding scheme, the article presents the instructional…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Elementary Education, English (Second Language), Second Language Learning