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Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development, Paris (France). Centre for Educational Research and Innovation. – 1983
A select group of 75 educators, government officials, and academic experts from 18 countries exchanged information and insights, explored topics of mutual concern, and reviewed the Organisation for Economic Co-Operation and Development's (OECD) Centre for Educational Research and Innovation (CERI) work on strategies for connecting rural education…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Education Work Relationship, Elementary Secondary Education, Equal Education
Eggen, T. J. H. M., Ed. – 1983
Ten papers, four general overviews,, and three commentaries delivered at the General Assembly of the International Association for the Evaluation of Educational Achievement (IEA) in 1983 are presented. The papers include: (1) "Why Join IEA?" (J. P. Keeves); (2) "Research and Policymaking in Education: An International…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Classroom Environment, Educational Assessment, Educational Policy
Awa, Njoku E. – 1987
Arguing that consultative and authoritative frameworks for rural development programs allow those in a superior position to define development priorities and to determine when and to what extent those in subordinate positions can participate, this paper outlines the need for participative-group management of such projects. The paper notes that…
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Cultural Context, Cultural Influences, Developing Nations
National Science Foundation, Washington, DC. Directorate for Scientific, Technological and International Affairs. – 1987
This publication was produced in response to a perceived need for a compact reference volume that permits a rapid overview of all the projects carried out by the Division of Science Resources Studies of the National Science Foundation. It was designed to furnish sufficient information on project objectives, methods, results, and references to…
Descriptors: College Programs, College Science, Federal Aid, Federal Programs
Layton, David, Ed. – 1986
This publication covers the teaching of the various scientific disciplines, integrated and interdisciplinary science teaching, and education in technology, nutrition and health throughout the world. It emphasizes aspects of science and technology education, such as social relevance, teaching in relation to the local environment and links with…
Descriptors: Biological Sciences, Elementary School Mathematics, Elementary School Science, Elementary Secondary Education
Line, Maurice B.; And Others – 1981
This set of papers presented to the Collections and Services Division of the International Federation of Library Associations at its 47th annual conference (1981) includes: "Planning Interlending Systems in Developing Countries," by Maurice B. Line; "Problems of Centralisation of Inter-Library Lending in a De-Centralized Library…
Descriptors: Centralization, Comparative Analysis, Contracts, Developing Nations
Persky, Barry, Ed.; Golutchick, Leonard H., Ed. – 1977
This book presents a collection of 76 articles concerned with issues surrounding early childhood education. The book was developed for use by undergaraduate or graduate students of child development or by others concerned with meeting the developmntal needs of young children. The book is divided into nine sections: (I) Overview: National and…
Descriptors: Child Care, Child Development, Curriculum Design, Early Childhood Education
Centro Internazionale Studi Famiglia, Milano (Italy). – 1981
Proceedings of the International Symposium on Family Policy in Europe are contained in this document. (Most proceedings are in English, but some are in French, one is in German, and one is in Italian.) Presentations focused basically on family policy within European countries, with attention given to such issues as socialist, noncentralized, and…
Descriptors: Church Role, Conferences, Employment Practices, Family Financial Resources
van Vliet, W. – 1979
The monograph investigates and evaluates UNESCO's role in educational development in Africa. The document is presented in four major sections. Section I clarifies key terms including cooperation (collaboration between two nations or organizations on a project or program), and aid (external financial contributions with or without strings attached).…
Descriptors: Comparative Education, Cooperation, Cooperative Planning, Developing Nations
Beechy, Atlee; Beechy, Winifred – 1981
A description is given of the ten-week Goshen College Study-Service Trimester experiment at Sichuan Teachers College in China. Goshen College emphasizes international education and has a requirement in this area for all of its graduates. The trimester exchange program was developed to promote international education and world peace and prepare…
Descriptors: Behavior Patterns, Cultural Differences, Cultural Exchange, Exchange Programs
World Health Organization, Geneva (Switzerland). – 1978
A summary of proceedings is presented from an international conference which focused on the needs and problems of primary health care. The report describes background of the conference, attendance, a summary of discussions, and recommendations. Sponsored by the World Health Organization and UNICEF, the conference was attended by delegations from…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Conference Reports, Developed Nations, Developing Nations
1978
The responsibility and relationship of the Asian system of higher education to the masses is the theme of these proceedings of the German Foundation for International Development (DSE) and the Regional Institute of Higher Education and Development (RIHED) joint conference. Objectives of the conference were the following: (1) to examine the…
Descriptors: Comparative Education, Consultation Programs, Developing Nations, Futures (of Society)
PAGANO, JULES – 1965
THE FUNDAMENTAL PRINCIPLE OF PEACE CORPS VOLUNTEER TRAINING--TOTAL CULTURAL IMMERSION--IS ACHIEVED THROUGH DIRECT TEACHING AND FIELD EXPERIENCE. TRAINEES LEARN LANGUAGE (THROUGH INTENSIVE AUDIOLINGUAL METHODS, BRINGING LANGUAGE LEARNING INTO EVERY ASPECT OF LIFE AT THE TRAINING SITE), CUSTOMS (THROUGH ROLE PLAYING AND CROSS CULTURAL STUDIES), AND…
Descriptors: Audiolingual Methods, Community Development, Cross Cultural Training, Cultural Differences
Department of State, Washington, DC. – 1966
THE HISTORY AND OPERATION OF THE EXCHANGE PROGRAM SINCE IT BEGAN IN 1946 ARE OUTLINED. THE PROGRAM HAS HAD SIGNIFICANT ACCOMPLISHMENTS IN THE AREAS OF INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS, EDUCATION, AND PUBLIC-PRIVATE COOPERATION. THERE IS INFORMATION ON WHO QUALIFIES FOR GRANTS, WHO SUPPORTS THE PROGRAM, WHAT GRANTEES TEACH AND STUDY, AMERICAN STUDIES…
Descriptors: Cultural Exchange, Educational Legislation, Institutes (Training Programs), International Education
Colombo Plan Bureau (Sri Lanka). – 1975
Proceedings of the Sixth Colloquium on Intra-Regional Technical Training sponsored jointly by the Colombo Plan and the Government of Malaysia are presented in this report. Four working papers are presented centered around three main areas of concern: influence of technical education on economic development; how the status of technicians could be…
Descriptors: Craft Workers, Developing Nations, Economic Development, Educational Innovation
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