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Oertel, Frithjof M. – 1984
Described in this document are three stages in the emergence and acceptance in West Germany of the situation-oriented approach to education for "kindergarten" children (ages 3 to 6 years). In brief, this approach stresses learning in real-life situations within the community and values the contributions of children, families, and…
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Curriculum Development, Curriculum Evaluation, Educational Change
Newmann, Fred M. – 1985
The implications of six national reports for social studies are examined. These implications are compared with past and present practices in the social studies and the ways in which the reports fail to give useful guidance to teachers are noted. An introductory chapter presents a broad overview of the six reports: "The Paideia Proposal: An…
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Core Curriculum, Course Content, Course Objectives
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Clowes, Darrel A., Ed.; Hawthorne, Elizabeth M., Ed. – New Directions for Community Colleges, 1995
This volume describes characteristics of proprietary schools, or for-profit schools that focus primarily on career and technical education, and explores similarities, differences, and points of linkage between proprietary schools and community colleges. The following articles are included: (1) "Community Colleges and Proprietary Schools: Conflict…
Descriptors: Accreditation (Institutions), Administrative Organization, Articulation (Education), College Curriculum