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Price, Kaye – 1993
This document outlines a policy for the art education of and about Aboriginal people. Teachers in art education should have an understanding of Aboriginal education issues, and developers of art programs should consult with Aboriginal people before beginning work on a program and continuously throughout development. Teachers should take into…
Descriptors: Art Education, Cultural Differences, Educational Policy, Elementary Secondary Education
Rowe, Helga A. H.; And Others – 1993
This book is about learning and teaching with personal computers. It is aimed at teachers, student teachers, those responsible for pre-service and in-service teacher training, school administrators, and parents. The book is arranged in four sections. Part I includes two chapters providing a theoretical framework for learning and teaching with…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Literacy, Computer Software Development, Computer Software Evaluation
Dunkin, Mick – Australian Universities' Review, 1992
A study of the relationship between faculty publishing and career advancement at the University of Sydney (Australia) controlled for both gender and discipline. Results revealed some previously unseen dynamics of authorship, bringing into question common assumptions about solo vs. multiple authors and order of author names. Some discipline-related…
Descriptors: Authors, Career Ladders, College Faculty, Comparative Analysis
Battersby, David – Journal of Tertiary Educational Administration, 1993
Research on performance of older college faculty is reviewed, and in light of the findings, the emphasis in Australia on negative outcomes of an aging academic workforce is questioned. Concern is expressed about the trend toward early retirement incentives and a perceived link between faculty performance appraisal and age stereotyping. (MSE)
Descriptors: Age Differences, Aging in Academia, College Administration, College Faculty
l'Anson, Christine, Comp.; Harris, Liz, Comp. – 1992
This manual has been primarily developed to assist child care center staff who are involved in the process of the recognition of the qualifications of overseas workers within the child care industry in Western Australia. The information and practical exercises provided aim to increase staff's level of awareness and acceptance of cultural…
Descriptors: Cross Cultural Training, Cultural Differences, Cultural Interrelationships, Day Care
Australian Education Council, Melbourne. – 1993
Developed through extensive consultation with girls, teachers, parents, interest groups, and individuals, the detailed advice for the Australian educational system represents a key developmental phase in the national policy setting process that commenced in 1986 to improve educational outcomes for girls. A review of the national policy precedes…
Descriptors: At Risk Persons, Curriculum Development, Educational Administration, Educational Improvement

Lysons, Art; Hatherly, David – Higher Education, 1992
An approach to organizational effectiveness in higher education developed in the United States was applied to institutions in the United Kingdom and Australia to establish a basis for policy and organizational analysis. Higher reliability was found for the United Kingdom than for Australia, apparently related to cultural differences regarding…
Descriptors: Administrative Organization, Comparative Analysis, Comparative Education, Cultural Context
Lie, Suzanne Stiver, Ed.; And Others – 1994
This book presents 19 essays that examine the relative position of men and women in higher education in 17 countries. The focus is on women, particularly their changing position in higher education as students, faculty, and administrators. The book also provides a comparison of countries in an attempt to arrive at a low-level theoretical…
Descriptors: College Administration, College Faculty, College Students, Comparative Analysis

Brown, Ian – Art Education, 1994
Contends that differences in child development and cultural backgrounds affect the way children represent their world through art. Describes an exhibit of children's art from Thailand and Australia. Discusses differences in content, media, and style and concludes that both cultures could benefit from adopting aspects of the other. (CFR)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Art Education, Art Expression, Art Products

Dunkin, Michael J. – Higher Education Research and Development, 1990
A study of 55 University of Sydney (Australia) faculty investigated relationships between willingness to seek evaluations from students, perceived competence on teaching tasks, and 7 demographic, educational, and professional background variables. Perceived competence was a direct but negative influence on willingness. Gender, doctorate, and…
Descriptors: College Faculty, Educational Background, Evaluation Criteria, Evaluation Methods
Isaac, Anne – 1993
This paper reviews participation patterns of migrants, refugees, and permanent residents with language backgrounds other than English (LBOTE), at Australian universities in general, and the University of Melbourne in particular. It critically examines the effectiveness of current measures designed to improve the opportunities and university…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Access to Education, College Students, Cultural Differences

Bracey, Nancy – Australian Art Education, 1993
Asserts that art history and art criticism have not met the needs and aspirations of female students. Maintains that teaching embroidery can help teach about a history of female oppression. Describes how this approach is used in the classroom. (CFR)
Descriptors: Art Criticism, Art Education, Art History, Art Teachers

Everett, James E.; Armstrong, Robert W. – Journal of Marketing for Higher Education, 1990
A University of Western Australia market segmentation study for the masters program in business administration examined the relationship between Graduate Management Admission Test scores, work experience, faculty of undergraduate degree, gender, and academic success in the program. Implications of the results for establishing admission criteria…
Descriptors: Admission Criteria, Bachelors Degrees, Business Administration Education, College Administration
Tait, Alan, Ed.; Mills, Roger, Ed. – 2003
This book contains 16 papers on learner support in distance education in an international context. The following papers are included: "Constructivism or Confucianism? We Have the Technology, Now What Shall We Do With It?" (Louise Aylward); "Exploring Informal Study Groups in a South African Teacher Education Programme" (Carol…
Descriptors: Adjustment (to Environment), Adult Education, Ancillary School Services, Change Strategies