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Russell, William B., III, Ed. – IAP - Information Age Publishing, Inc., 2012
The field of social studies is unique and complex. It is challenged by the differing perspectives related to the definition, goals, content, and purpose of social studies. Contemporary Social Studies: An Essential Reader discusses the contemporary issues surrounding social studies education today. Contemporary Social Studies: An Essential Reader…
Descriptors: Geography Instruction, Global Education, Citizenship, Popular Culture
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Wendt, Anne – Popular Measurement, 1999
Discusses the factors affecting the decision to use computerized adaptive testing in a nursing certification examination. (SLD)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Testing, Educational Testing, Licensing Examinations (Professions), Measurement Techniques
Au, Wayne, Ed. – Rethinking Schools, Ltd, 2009
Since the 1980s, "Rethinking Schools" magazine has been renowned for its commitment to racial equality in education. Now, "Rethinking Multicultural Education: Teaching for Racial and Cultural Justice" has collected the best Rethinking Schools articles that deal with race and culture. "Rethinking Multicultural…
Descriptors: Achievement Gap, Childrens Literature, Holidays, Race
Keyser, John S., Ed.; Floyd, Deborah L., Ed. – 1987
In July 1986, a colloquium was convened to develop a position paper on access, assessment, and developmental education. This colloquium report contains the keynote speeches presented at the event, along with a statement developed by the participants regarding the issues. First, introductory material describes the purposes, sponsorship, and group…
Descriptors: Access to Education, College Role, Community Colleges, Developmental Studies Programs
McElroy, Patricia; And Others – 1985
This collection of essays focuses on contemporary issues for two-year college education related to instruction, students, and faculty. The following essays are included: (1) "Entrance Testing at Community Colleges," by Patricia McElroy; (2) "Academic Advising in the Community College," by Ann Houpt; (3) "New Jersey Community College General…
Descriptors: Academic Advising, College Faculty, College Instruction, Community Colleges
Johnston, William J., Ed. – 1985
Problems and opportunities in educational reform at all educational levels are considered in this collection of 18 articles. Titles and authors are as follows: Introduction (William J. Johnston); "Evidence of Decline in Educational Standards" (Philip N. Marcus); "Standards--by What Criteria?" (Francis Keppel); "Educational…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Academic Standards, Accreditation (Institutions), Collective Bargaining