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Thomas, David – 1990
This manual on the provision of Professional, Industrial, and Commercial Updating (PICKUP) programming by colleges in England, Scotland, and Wales consists of a summary of recommendations, an introduction, 8 sections, and 11 appendices. Section 1 discusses planning; the requirements of the 1988 Education Reform Act; provision of programming;…
Descriptors: Adult Vocational Education, Continuing Education, Cooperative Programs, Curriculum Development
Peer reviewedMcKiernan, Derek – Journal of Curriculum Studies, 1993
Traces educational reform related to history education in Great Britain since the first Margaret Thatcher administration. Outlines the work of the History Working Group and two competing approaches to the study of history. Describes how conservative forces rejected pluralistic history in favor of traditional nationalist-based history. (CFR)
Descriptors: British National Curriculum, Course Content, Curriculum Development, Educational Change
Peer reviewedCheung, K. C.; Taylor, Robert – Journal of Curriculum Studies, 1991
Reviews theoretical developments in science education and integrates them into a humanistic constructivist model of science learning. Applies this model to the new English national science curriculum. Explains the changing focus in science curriculum and pedagogy. Discusses theories of science learning in relation to the Education Reform Act…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Cognitive Development, Concept Teaching, Curriculum Design
