NotesFAQContact Us
Collection
Advanced
Search Tips
Showing all 14 results Save | Export
Hooghoff, Hans – 1988
In 1988, the Dutch Parliament adopted a motion that must result in an improvement of quality and in the integration of environmental studies in education for the 5 to 16 age group within the next few years. Within the scope of basic education, certain committees received a commission from the minister of education to pay explicit attention to…
Descriptors: Core Curriculum, Curriculum Development, Elementary Secondary Education, Environmental Education
van den Akker, Jan J. – 1986
Several factors have been identified that influence a teachers' use of curriculum materials. This paper focuses on the development of materials as a key factor in this process. Clarification is given on how a sophisticated design of curriculum materials can improve curricular implementation processes and outcomes. An overview of the implementation…
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Elementary Education, Elementary School Science, Science Education
Hooghoff, Hans – 1986
In 1982 the Netherlands National Institute for Curriculum Development (SLO), with the support of Parliament, devised the framework for the Development Education Project (EPOS). This project concerns a national development education network, which is to be supported for a new period, 1986 to 1991. EPOS is comprised of national organizations,…
Descriptors: Curriculum, Curriculum Development, Curriculum Enrichment, Developed Nations
Terwel, Jan – 1986
This article examines the effects of a secondary school mathematics curriculum. This curriculum has been developed by the Dutch National Institute for Curriculum Development (SLO). There are differences in how this curriculum is implemented in the classroom. There are striking differences in the learning results at pupil, class and school levels.…
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Educational Research, Foreign Countries, Mathematics Achievement
van Velzen, W. J. J. – 1986
Middle school curriculum development in the Netherlands is following two divergent paths, and the central government should bring about unification. This paper describes change in administrative dominance of curriculum and management of curriculum programs since 1975, analyzes outcomes, and recommends unification. After program initiation,…
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Curriculum Research, Federal Programs, Foreign Countries
Hooghoff, Hans – 1987
The National Institute for Curriculum Development (SLO) in the Netherlands originated in 1975 to evaluate and redesign existing curricula and to coordinate programs at various levels. The SLO Humanities department, which includes the subjects of geography, history, and economics, has been engaged in curriculum development in lower vocational and…
Descriptors: Curriculum Design, Curriculum Development, Curriculum Enrichment, Foreign Countries
Hooghoff, Hans – 1989
The Ministers of Education of the European Community (EC) drafted a resolution in May 1988 regarding the consolidation of the European dimension in education. The resolution is meant to contribute to young people (1) becoming more aware of the European identity and the value of European civilization and of its foundations; (2) realizing the…
Descriptors: Area Studies, Core Curriculum, Curriculum Development, Educational Innovation
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
Plomp, Tjeerd; Carleer, Gerrit – Computers and Education, 1987
Reviews findings of a national survey to see how information and computer literacy (ICL) is being introduced in Dutch secondary schools. Factors influencing the successful implementation of innovations are discussed, and strategies for future implementation of ICL courses, which are part of the national policy towards computer literacy, are…
Descriptors: Change Strategies, Computer Literacy, Curriculum Development, Developed Nations
Kaaks, Adriaan – 1988
Between the years of 1978 and 1987, the Dutch National Institute for Curriculum Development (SLO) developed a core curriculum of objectives and content for a new social and political education curriculum. These new programs were to take effect in the secondary modern schools and lower vocational schools for students age 14-16. The empowering…
Descriptors: Course Content, Curriculum Design, Curriculum Development, Curriculum Study Centers
Ackermans, S. T. M.; Trum, H. M. G. J. – Engineering Education, 1988
Discusses a two-year masters program; one year of lecture and practical training, and a second year on a supervised design task in an industry or development laboratory. Reviews the emphases of the curriculum. Describes the two paths to engineering careers in the Netherlands. (MVL)
Descriptors: College Science, Course Content, Curriculum Design, Curriculum Development
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
Bouhuijs, Peter A. J. – Studies in Higher Education, 1985
The planning of continuing medical education (CME) for general practitioners in the province of Limburg is outlined, including a survey of practitioners concerning their educational needs, a followup study to an intensive CME course, and an outline of a new curriculum approach. (MSE)
Descriptors: Case Studies, Course Content, Course Organization, Curriculum Development
Ketzer, Jan W. – 1987
Audiovisual, or mass media education can play a significant role in children's social, emotional, cognitive, sensory, motor, and creative development. It includes all school activities which teach children to interact with The field includes all school activities which teach children to interact with visualize ideas. Students can be involved in…
Descriptors: Audiovisual Aids, Audiovisual Communications, Audiovisual Instruction, Communication Skills
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
Farivar, Sydney – Social Studies Review, 1996
Summarizes a research project conducted in the Netherlands that examined the effect studying women's history had on the gender identity of girls. The instruction increased girls' knowledge of equal opportunity issues and of the representation of women in history. Knowledge of the social construction of gender remained limited. (MJP)
Descriptors: Comparative Education, Consciousness Raising, Course Content, Cultural Awareness
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
Niemi, Richard G.; Hepburn, Mary A. – Perspectives on Political Science, 1995
Maintains that research on political socialization began in the late 1950s and died a premature death in the 1970s. Discusses the field's origins and downfall, and predicts a rebirth in a new and sustainable form. Outlines changes in secondary school political science education and political socialization research in other nations. (CFR)
Descriptors: Citizenship Education, Civics, Course Content, Curriculum Development