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Association of African Universities, Accra-North (Ghana). – 1992
A reflection and training workshop held in Accra (Ghana) brought together African university presidents, vice-chancellors, rectors, and top-level administrators to discuss three themes: first, the nature and functions of higher education institutions; second, leadership and organization of the higher education institution; and, third, resource…
Descriptors: College Administration, Cost Effectiveness, Developing Nations, Developmental Programs
Knapp, Edward K. – 1985
Efforts related to rural development, observed in central Africa, focus on the physical with little concern for social and psychological change. Highly funded programs, including those sponsored by the United States, are providing roads, markets, schools, public buildings, etc., and the lifestyles of the native population reflect these…
Descriptors: Change Strategies, Developing Nations, Developmental Programs, Foreign Countries
Silver, Paula F.; Moyle, Colin R. J. – 1984
Administrator development programs are multiplying, yet little is known of their effects. If instruction is meant to produce cognitive, affective, and psychomotor changes in participants, inservice programs should duplicate that process--and, by extension, improve schools. Two instruments in each of four areas (cognitive , affective, psychomotor,…
Descriptors: Administrative Change, Affective Measures, Attitude Change, Attitude Measures
United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization, Bangkok (Thailand). Regional Office for Education in Asia and the Pacific. – 1984
This document comprises three sets of papers produced by a subregional seminar of the Asian Programme of Educational Innovation for Development (APEID). The first chapter is an overview of experiences in orientation and training of key educational personnel in integrated curriculum. Chapter 2 consists of guidelines and checklists for developing…
Descriptors: Curriculum Design, Curriculum Development, Curriculum Enrichment, Developing Nations
Appell, G. N., Ed. – 1985
Many developing nations are engaged in efforts to transform the traditional agricultural sectors of their economies into modern forms that are more closely linked to the national economy and the export market. Almost universally, the traditional rights to land of the indigenous populations are ignored. The 12 essays in this book examine the…
Descriptors: Agricultural Laborers, Developing Nations, Developmental Programs, Economic Development
Association of African Universities, Accra-North (Ghana). – 1993
This document brings into focus the main ideas and action-oriented decisions emanating from the seminars of heads of African universities which took place on the themes of: the mission of the African university (Accra, 1991); restructuring the African university (Dakar, 1992); and the resources and management of the African university (Alexandria,…
Descriptors: College Administration, Developing Nations, Developmental Programs, Educational Development
Parlato, Ronald; And Others – 1980
Intended as a working document for communications professionals and as reference material for planning administrators, the study compared comic books and fotonovelas, and analyzed their use in health and nutrition, family planning, agriculture, and literacy programs in developing nations. Most of the somewhat limited efforts to use comics and…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Agriculture, Comics (Publications), Developing Nations

Tersigni, Joseph – Canadian Social Studies, 1991
Explains that Canadian general education is intended to prepare students for community college, whereas advanced education is meant to ready them for university study. Offers 25 strategies for teaching on the general level. Argues that the tips can improve the teacher student relationship and make any subject more interesting and enjoyable for…
Descriptors: Developmental Studies Programs, Foreign Countries, Learning Activities, Secondary Education
More, Arthur J.; And Others – 1983
Brief descriptions of 92 Indian education projects in British Columbia K-12 schools (provincial, federal, private, and parochial) are based on survey responses. The preschool, elementary, secondary, adult basic education, and home coordinating programs for Indian students concentrate on such special areas as language and/or academic skills…
Descriptors: Administrator Guides, American Indian Culture, American Indian Education, American Indian Languages

Fulmer, Alison; Jenkins, Heather Inch – Higher Education Research and Development, 1992
A 13-week developmental studies course offered at an Australian college and designed to help disadvantaged women make the transition to higher education, focused on both academic and nonacademic requirements for successful college study. Participants experienced significant changes in styles of learning and decision making. (MSE)
Descriptors: Access to Education, Adult Students, Cognitive Style, Decision Making

Lemelin, Robert – Journal of Developmental Education, 1986
Describes the six-year-old British national educational access program which provides developmental/remedial education to academically underprepared adults. Looks at student characteristics and selection criteria for admission; program components; collaboration between the access program and universities/polytechnics; and lessons for U.S.…
Descriptors: Access to Education, Adult Education, College Bound Students, College School Cooperation
Ast, Harley J. – 1987
Background information on Wascana Institute's (Regina, Saskatchewan) existing learning assistance programs is presented along with a proposal for a readily-accessible, one-stop learning assistance center (LAC) that will furnish the information and services underprepared adult learners require to achieve academic success. First, introductory…
Descriptors: Adult Students, Developmental Studies Programs, Foreign Countries, High Risk Students

Meyer, J. H. F.; And Others – Higher Education, 1992
A study investigated study habits of 154 educationally disadvantaged engineering students enrolled in developmental studies programs in 3 South African universities. Aspects examined include entry skills, study patterns throughout the first year, and characteristics of students whose study habits changed over time. Implications for admission and…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Behavior Patterns, College Admission, College Students

Fraser, Barry J.; And Others – Higher Education Research and Development, 1990
Programs designed to enable Australian aborigines who had not successfully completed high school to qualify for science- and mathematics-related courses in higher education emphasize diagnostic testing, individualized instruction, short-term goals, and learner independence. Tutors have instructional, management, and support roles. Some early…
Descriptors: College Administration, Developmental Studies Programs, Diagnostic Tests, Foreign Countries

Scherz, Zahava; And Others – Research in Science and Technological Education, 1986
Describes students' perceptions of their studies in the Preacademic School at the Hebrew University and discusses their attitudes, expectations, and opinions with regard to a desirable preacademic preparatory program. Students expressed concern about deficiencies in learning skills. (ML)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, College Science, Developmental Studies Programs, Educational Needs
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