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Peer reviewedDixon, Glen T. – History and Social Science Teacher, 1985
In a built environment program, parts of the community are brought right into the classroom for detailed study, and all activities are related to the specific characteristics of the local environment. A built environment project for primary schools in British Columbia is described and evaluated. (RM)
Descriptors: Community Resources, Comparative Education, Elementary Education, Foreign Countries
Peer reviewedMurphy, Carole – Social Studies Texan, 1995
Profiles the Texas School Teacher Exchange Program (STEP) and presents research results evaluating its effectiveness. Respondents rated statements about the program on a Likert scale. Results showed conclusively that the program is valued highly by the participants with few reservations. (MJP)
Descriptors: Comparative Education, Cross Cultural Training, Cultural Exchange, Elementary Education
Peer reviewedBerberoglu, Giray; And Others – European Journal of Psychology of Education, 1996
Addresses the central issue of test biases in college entrance examinations. Utilizes differential item functioning analysis (DIF) to compare types of questions, fields of knowledge, and male and female responses in Turkish entrance examinations. Reveals intermittent biases and suggests the tests be used more for assessment than selection. (MJP)
Descriptors: Academic Standards, College Admission, College Applicants, College Entrance Examinations
