This paper discusses the European Higher Education Area (EHEA), its creation, its guidelines, and its inherently innovative potential. It looks closely at the theoretical proposals, the innovative regulations and institutional practices in the process of academic change that relate to teaching, research and management. It also describes the…

In this article, the author discusses how an instructional leader can overcome organizational inertia and create a genuine systemic change by starting small. To make a successful change, an organization must do the following: (1) Find the right staff and a powerful idea; (2) Provide a sponsor; (3) Start small; (4) Get results; (5) Find a…

The most fundamental problem of colleges is that, in some respects, the people within them don't learn very well. Most faculty, staff, and administrators in higher education genuinely believe in the importance of undergraduate learning and want to improve it. And many colleges innovate a lot, frequently in an effort to make those improvements. But…

This paper analyses the varied socio-economic implications of ICT-based educational change. Drawing from a rich, 3-year long research project with 20 secondary schools throughout Europe, the social, human, professional, institutional, and economic costs for building the school of tomorrow in close alliance with ICT are discussed. The aim of this…

Computer drawing programs have several characteristics that make them appropriate for use in early childhood education. Drawing at the computer is an activity that captures and holds children's attention. Children at all developmental levels of graphic ability can draw at the computer, and their products can be stored in a disc or printed for…

Provides brief descriptions of programs in Western Europe to furnish fresh perspectives from which to view American education. (Author/IRT)

Proposes that the Library-College reorient itself to that of an association concerned with applying communications media in learning environments. (Author)

The paper describes NIE's educational problems and approaches in the area of education and work and mentions research and development activities in the career education program: awareness, career exploration, career preparation, and career access. (Author/BP)

This article reports educational changes evidenced in a selected group of innovative Catholic schools. A study of these schools compared their educational practices with those advocated by the NASSP Model Schools Project. The findings are pertinent to any school contemplating change. (Editor)

Through this feature the Journal seeks to provide brief accounts of significant current innovation and research in Australia. (Author)

What has further education achieved, and what is its role to be in a rapidly changing society? (Editor)

Article described a thought process designed to achieve increased awareness and broader ranges of appreciation. (Author/RK)

Article described a program with an objective of providing opportunities for teachers to change the rest of the school week. (Author/RK)

Discussed the status and future of bilingual-bicultural education in the United States. (Editor/RK)