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Thompson, Helen M.; Henley, Susan A. – 2000
This book focuses on information literacy and facilitating change in schools. Chapters include:" What Is Information Literacy?"; "Why Information Literacy?"; "How Information Literacy Relates to National Curriculum Standards"; "Essential Components of Information Literacy"; "The Necessary Reforms and…
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Educational Change, Educational Development, Educational Resources
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de Souza, Anthony R.; Munroe, Susan – Journal of Geography, 1994
Asserts that full implementation of the national geographic standards will require their adoption by all states and school districts. Discusses the role of professional associations and teacher education in the implementation process. Maintains that the national standards provide the geography education community a unique opportunity. (CFR)
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Diffusion (Communication), Educational Change, Educational Trends
Fitzpatrick, Lynne; Roberts, Anita – 1997
This document, intended to assist Australia's national industry training advisory bodies, is a practical guide to developing English language, literacy, and numeracy inclusive national training packages. The guide is divided into three sections devoted to the following topics: (1) context (literacy in the workplace, literacy in training, literacy…
Descriptors: Academic Standards, Adult Basic Education, Adult Literacy, Advisory Committees
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Dulli, Robert E. – Journal of Geography, 1994
Contends that the National Geographic Society's Geography Education Program continues to work on improving geography instruction and learning. Outlines future activities of the National Geographic Society including urban outreach and technology training. (CFR)
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Educational Change, Educational Strategies, Educational Technology
National Commission for Health Education Credentialing, Inc., Allentown, PA. – 1996
This document presents a competency-based framework for professional development of certified health education specialists (CHES). Section 1 outlines a process that colleges and universities can use to analyze their curricula for coverage of the health education competencies expected of CHES. The framework's development is traced, and guidelines…
Descriptors: Adult Educators, Behavioral Objectives, Certification, Colleges
Leff, Judy; Malyn-Smith, Joyce – 1999
This document is a practical manual to assist community-based organizations and coalitions in using voluntary industry skill standards in programs preparing people for success in the workplace and further education. The following are among the topics covered in the manual's six sections: (1) developing and maintaining systems (things partners can…
Descriptors: Academic Standards, Advisory Committees, Case Studies, Community Education