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Karseth, Berit – 1993
This paper discusses the emergence and the establishment of new educational programs in universities by describing a theoretical approach and reporting an empirical study of the development of one interdisciplinary department (the Institute for Media and Communication) at the University of Oslo (Norway). It is argued that the emergence of new…
Descriptors: Case Studies, Curriculum Development, Departments, Educational Development
Hooghoff, Hans – 1988
A general outline of the development and the status quo of political education in the Netherlands, focusing on the degree of internationalization, is presented. In the light of current and future educational/political developments, attention also is devoted to the North-South issue (the existence of people in developing nations in relation to the…
Descriptors: Citizenship Education, Civics, Curriculum Development, Educational Development

Alexander, Don – Journal of Curriculum Studies, 1991
Examines difficulties of curriculum development in liberal democracies. Focuses on selection and choices in the official curriculum. Discusses theories that state social groups seek benefits through school curriculum. States mass access to contemporary thought causes curriculum development to be complex. Argues multiple views and ideologies must…
Descriptors: Criticism, Curriculum, Curriculum Design, Curriculum Development

Sproll, Paul A. C. – Studies in Art Education, 1994
Maintains that the creation of the 1835 Select Committee on Arts and Manufactures and its report are significant milestones in the development and history of British art education. Argues that the current emphasis on art and design education in Britain and the United States can be traced to the work of this committee. (CFR)
Descriptors: Art Education, Cultural Activities, Curriculum Development, Design

Birzea, Cesar – European Education, 1993
Describes current reform efforts in Romania and identifies 11 types of secondary schools determined by vocational goals. Discusses eight objectives for innovation and research, including curriculum reform, the relationship between general and vocational education, student assessment, and decentralization of decision making. (CFR)
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Educational Change, Educational Improvement, Educational Objectives
Hayden, F. M.; Thornton, Nelson L., Jr. – 1992
A study was undertaken to develop ways to internationalize the curricula of universities in a cost effective manner that will result in a recommended interdisciplinary studies program. An examination of the development of trade in the United States and the changing role and scope of higher education noted a golden age of higher education and peak…
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Economics, Educational Change, Global Approach

Morris, Paul – Journal of Curriculum Studies, 1997
Explores the different status and validity accorded to various subjects in Hong Kong secondary schools and the structure and ideology that supports this system. Argues that the curriculum continues to promote the characteristics of direct state control even though efforts have been extended to change it. (MJP)
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Curriculum Evaluation, Educational Experience, Educational Objectives

Knight, Peter – History of Education, 1996
Explores the influences of two teacher associations, the Geographical Association and the National Association of Teachers of Home Economics and Technology, on the development of a national curriculum in the United Kingdom between 1976 and 1994. Although active, the organizations were fraught with internal dissent, organizational problems, and…
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Educational Administration, Educational Development, Educational Legislation

Silcock, Peter – Oxford Review of Education, 1995
Analyzes interviews with primary school practitioners about the implementation of the English/Welsh National Curriculum. Finds long-term trends are influenced by a conflict between shortage of time and demands of good practices. Discusses changes from child-focused to standard curriculum, from local to standard assessment, and similar issues. (CFR)
Descriptors: Child Development, Curriculum Development, Educational Change, Educational Environment

Richmond, John W. – Arts Education Policy Review, 1994
Asserts that it is ironic to discuss issues of control of arts education policy at a time when national and state leaders describe the public education system as out of control. Examines litigation as an "engine" or driving force of the influence and control of arts education policy from three perspectives. (CFR)
Descriptors: Art Education, Civil Law, Curriculum Development, Educational Change

Daniels, Harry; And Others – Educational Studies, 1995
Discusses humanization in contemporary Russian education where it is seen as a key factor influencing social change. Analyzes past educational development and suggests that present trends owe more than may be expected to the past. Argues that the present discussion in Russia focuses too much on individualism and ignores processes of mediation.…
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Educational Change, Educational History, Educational Philosophy

Marker, Perry M. – Social Studies, 1995
Maintains that struggle has been part of Vietnamese history. Asserts that a new social studies curriculum focuses on the context of historical struggle against foreign domination combined with contemporary socialism and communism. Describes the Vietnamese educational system with particular focus on secondary social studies. (CFR)
Descriptors: Colonialism, Communism, Cross Cultural Studies, Cultural Traits

Clement, Robert – Journal of Art and Design Education, 1994
Reports on the responses of headteachers and teachers in 570 primary schools in England and Wales to the introduction of the national curriculum in art. Finds that a significant majority of the respondents welcomed the national curriculum. (CFR)
Descriptors: Art Education, Curriculum Development, Educational Change, Educational Objectives
Haughton, Harry S. – 1986
This study examines how the Ontario (Canada) educational system serves Southeast Asians and West Indians. This is the most recent stage of a longitudinal study started about 16 years ago. The main purpose of the larger study is to examine the notion of curriculum as a social process of cultural selection engaged in by schools operating as the…
Descriptors: Cultural Context, Curriculum Development, Educational Assessment, Educationally Disadvantaged

Nelson, Jack L. – Theory and Research in Social Education, 1994
Describes the liberal-progressive roots of social studies education. Reports on a review of professional literature since the 1950s and argues that calls for school reform in the 1950s and 1980s were grounded in conservative thinking. (CFR)
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Educational Change, Educational History, Educational Research