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Bristow, Sara Frank; Patrick, Susan – International Association for K-12 Online Learning, 2014
"An International Study in Competency Education: Postcards from Abroad" seeks to highlight components of competency education in international practice, to inform US policymakers and decision makers seeking to implement high-quality competency pathways at the state or local level. Other countries are studying our innovations, and we are…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Comparative Education, Competency Based Education, Definitions
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Ryan, Thomas G.; Coneybeare, Stephanie – Journal of the International Association of Special Education, 2013
The existence of underachievers who are gifted remains an important concern for many educators. As educators work to reverse this phenomenon we believe the underachievement of gifted students needs attention via this research and other studies that contextualize the issues within the North American education system. The authors believed that every…
Descriptors: Underachievement, Definitions, Educational Methods, Ability Identification
Lawrence, C. G. – 1972
As the proceedings of a national seminar on individualized adult science education, a total of 13 articles is compiled in this volume concerning the theory and techniques of curriculum development and the individualization process in upgrading Canadian science courses. The topics include: The Characteristics and Formulation of Behavioral…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Adult Programs, Curriculum Development, Individualized Instruction
Anderson, Stephen E. – 1990
This report presents a case study evaluation of a mastery system of individualized instruction called Project Excellence at Ecole Secondaire Cochrane High School, Ontario. The curriculum consists of 20-unit learning guides in all courses. Students work in subject area resource centers and consult with teachers as needed. Teachers act as…
Descriptors: Case Studies, Curriculum Development, Foreign Countries, Individualized Instruction
Manitoba Dept. of Education and Training, Winnipeg. – 1995
This handbook provides information about implementing inclusive educational opportunities for high school students with significant cognitive disabilities in Manitoba (Canada) who require individualized programming within age-appropriate school and community environments. The handbook describes the process of applying the Individualized…
Descriptors: Case Studies, Curriculum Development, Educational Opportunities, Educational Planning
Western Curriculum Project on Canada Studies, Edmonton (Alberta). – 1971
There are two parts to this curriculum development project. Project A is briefly described here as the development resource book, at an adult level, to serve as a primary source of information for teachers concerning the views and feelings of Indians and Metis peoples in modern society. A teacher's guide, curriculum unit and multimedia kit will be…
Descriptors: American Indian Culture, Curriculum Development, Elementary Education, Ethnic Studies
Breuleux, Alain; Laferriere, Therese; Bracewell, Robert – 1998
Faculties in schools of education are challenged to prepare educators for a changing world. In Canada, a growing number of educators are proactive in the face of a networked world. SchoolNet and its educational partners have been instrumental in articulating the possibilities that lie ahead. The individual's need to learn must be met in…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Computer Uses in Education, Curriculum Development, Educational Technology
Ryan, Doris W.; And Others – 1974
In September 1972, all Ontario secondary schools were directed to implement the individualized or credit system by making changes in administration and organization congruent with the revised diploma regulations outlined in the Ministry of Education Circular H.S.1 (1972/73). This study examines the changes that are occurring and the issues of…
Descriptors: Administration, Credits, Curriculum Development, Decision Making
Manitoba Dept. of Education and Training, Winnipeg. – 1995
This handbook provides information about implementing inclusive educational opportunities for high school students with significant cognitive disabilities using modified courses developed or approved by the Manitoba (Canada) Ministry of Education and Training. Individual sections of the handbook address: a description of the modified course…
Descriptors: Academic Accommodations (Disabilities), Academic Standards, Accessibility (for Disabled), Case Studies
British Columbia Dept. of Education, Victoria. Post-Secondary Dept. – 1986
This guide is intended to assist in developing and teaching a social studies course for adult basic education students. The first part identifies a rationale for the development of adult social studies programs, general goals for such programs, and specific competencies designed to help students achieve program goals. The section on course design…
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Adult Learning, Case Studies, Civics
Cogito Corp. Ltd., Montreal (Quebec). – 1975
The Cogito Conference Report is a record of speeches and practical workshops by 35 quest speakers on 18 current concerns in secondary school education. General session topics were: priorities in education; and hard schools vs. soft schools or the false liberal consciousness. The workshops discussed topics such as: student responsibility and…
Descriptors: Affective Objectives, Community Resources, Conference Reports, Curriculum Development
Holmberg, Borje – 1995
This book provides a comprehensive survey of literature regarding the theory and practice of distance education (DE). Among the aspects of DE discussed are the following; overall picture of DE today (concept/evolution, DE and open learning, modes of teaching/learning); background (basic questions concerning education/teaching/learning and impact…
Descriptors: Academic Persistence, Adult Education, Continuing Education, Correspondence Study