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Al-Balushi, Sulaiman M., Ed.; Martin-Hansen, Lisa, Ed.; Song, Youngjin, Ed. – Palgrave Studies on Leadership and Learning in Teacher Education, 2023
This edited book explores different international practices in reforming science teacher education programs for STEM education. Incorporating case studies in Asia, the Middle East, Africa, Europe, North America and South America, the contributors emphasise the large variety in STEM teacher preparation. Including science-centric versions of STEM…
Descriptors: Educational Change, Science Teachers, Teacher Education Programs, Science Instruction
Graves, Kathleen, Ed.; Lopriore, Lucilla, Ed. – Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages, Inc. (TESOL), 2009
These are exciting and challenging times for English language curriculum development for school-age learners. The global reach of English has spurred a rethinking of its role in education and, consequently, a rethinking of how to teach it. The accounts in this volume represent differences in educational systems, language teaching traditions,…
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Second Language Instruction, Second Language Learning, Educational Change

Stinson, Steve – Chemical and Engineering News, 1986
Analytical chemists need to revise curricula and make better use of computers to improve the status of their discipline. Highlights of an international panel of leading analytical chemists which addressed topics and issues related to these needs are presented. A chart showing the five-year Soviet chemistry curriculum is included. (JN)
Descriptors: Chemistry, College Science, Curriculum Development, Foreign Countries

Brasted, Robert C. – Journal of Chemical Education, 1983
Highlights seminar which addressed education of the nonmajor. Following brief comments on plan/execution of the seminar program and Japanese system of education, 19 recommendations are outlined and summarized. Recommendations focus on various aspects of courses, curricula, instructional strategies, and other factors related to nonmajors in the…
Descriptors: Chemistry, College Science, Conferences, Curriculum Development
Takemura, Shigekazu – 1986
Considering the rapid advancements in scientific knowledge and technological improvements, this paper calls for a reorientation of the curriculum and instruction of science education in Japan. The document encourages the development of a science education program which focuses on a few major concepts and then teaches children how to think…
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Educational Change, Elementary School Science, Elementary Secondary Education
Terakawa, Tomosuke – 1986
This paper discusses the development of new curricula, materials, and equipment in Japan. The first section, "The Development of New Curricula," discusses the National Curriculum Council and the improvement of the content of instruction, including basic directions for improvement, the structure and content of school subjects, and the…
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Disabilities, Educational Finance, Educational Legislation
Takemura, Shigekazu – 1986
This document traces the history of Japanese education since World War II and explains how the Japanese educational system operates today. Included in the discussion is information about: (1) the 1947 Fundamental Law of Education (which called for equal educational opportunities and compulsory education for nine years); (2) the development of the…
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Educational Finance, Educational History, Educational Legislation
Watanabe, Ryo – Prospects, 1992
Discusses why Japan has participated in the international cooperative studies sponsored by the International Association for the Evaluation of Educational Achievement (IEA). Asserts that Japanese educators want to compare not only content acquisition but also measures of cognitive learning. (CFR)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Computer Uses in Education, Curriculum Development, Educational Research
Oki, Michinori; Brasted, Robert C. – 1981
Eight general areas were addressed in this conference on Japanese/United States chemical education, including: introductory courses; adequacy of texts, manuals, laboratory workbooks for non-majors; laboratory role in non-major courses; adaptation of such techniques as computers, programmed instruction and videotapes; evaluation and testing…
Descriptors: Chemistry, College Science, Computer Oriented Programs, Curriculum Development