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Peer reviewedJennings, Zellynne – Journal of Curriculum Studies, 1993
Asserts that many educational innovations introduced into developing nations from developed nations fail. Describes a project utilizing community involvement and individualized instruction that was introduced into Jamaica after successful development and implementation in the Philippines. Concludes that the project failed. (CFR)
Descriptors: Community Involvement, Cultural Context, Cultural Differences, Developing Nations
Peer reviewedWade, Rahima – Social Studies and the Young Learner, 1995
Maintains that the National Council for the Social Studies national standards advocate understanding of and participation in democratic citizenship by all students, including those at the elementary level. Provides recommendations for developing a democratic classroom and building a democratic school community. (CFR)
Descriptors: Citizenship Education, Classroom Environment, Classroom Techniques, Community Involvement
Download full textBhola, H. S. – 1979
To provide an introduction to processes, issues, and problems of curriculum development in functional literacy and nonformal education, a monograph provides 11 chapters, each followed by exercises. The first chapter discusses curriculum development in relation to national development. The second chapter covers concepts of functional literacy and…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Case Studies, Community Development, Community Education
