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Arkansas Univ., Fayetteville. Research and Training Center in Vocational Rehabilitation. – 1992
This study examines cultural diversity of the population served by vocational rehabilitation and emphasizes the importance of building capacity within organizations and service personnel to effectively serve diverse populations. Chapter 1 provides an introduction to the study noting its purpose and scope and intended audience. Chapter 2 reviews…
Descriptors: Accessibility (for Disabled), Agencies, Cultural Differences, Delivery Systems
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Knight, Jim – Focus on Exceptional Children, 1998
Summarizes key themes described in the learning organization literature and discusses ways in which each theme illuminates how schools might be better organized to deliver services for students with disabilities. Addresses organizational learning, knowledge, authentic communication, vision, steward leadership, systems perspective, and…
Descriptors: Delivery Systems, Disabilities, Educational Environment, Educational Innovation
Bhola, H. S. – 1991
Organizing adult education must be done within the context of development policy. Cultural filters should be used in considering theory and research knowledge. A sensitive use of cultural filters also applies to learning from practice. An assumption is that there should be interfacing and interlinking structures of primary education and adult…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Cultural Context, Delivery Systems, Economic Development
O'Brien-Pallas, Linda; Birch, Stephen; Baumann, Andrea; Murphy, Gail Tomblin – 2001
The feasibility of integrated health human resources planning (IHHRP) was examined. The analysis focused on the following topics: ways of integrating labor market indicators into service planning; whether planning is sufficiently responsive and flexible to retain relevance and validity in rapidly changing health systems; different models and…
Descriptors: Computer Oriented Programs, Context Effect, Delivery Systems, Economic Change
Kirk, James J. – 2002
Electronic learning (or "e-learning) has become an integral part of organizational training. E-learning may be delivered via numerous electronic media, including the Internet, intranets, extranets, satellite broadcast, audio/videotape, interactive television, and CD-ROM. At its best, e-learning is individual, customized learning that allows…
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Computer Uses in Education, Conventional Instruction, Corporate Education
Brookes, Dave; Hughes, Maria – 2001
The professional development strategies and activities of vocational education and training staff at further education (FE) colleges in the United Kingdom were examined through a mail survey completed by 891 staff members at 108 colleges throughout the United Kingdom (representing 24% of the FE sector). Most respondents (92%) stated that their…
Descriptors: Adult Programs, College Faculty, Delivery Systems, Educational Needs
Further Education Unit, London (England). – 1983
One way for colleges to meet the demand for a wider range of learning opportunities for adults in Great Britain is to provide more flexibility within the further education system. The concept of flexible learning involves the modification of delivery systems, specific providing agencies, target populations, specific determinants such as geographic…
Descriptors: Access to Education, Adult Education, Case Studies, Change Strategies
Cornell, Robert – 2001
Policies and practices promoting youth entrepreneurship in Organisation for Economic Cooperation Development (OECD) member countries were reviewed. Special attention was paid to the following issues: youth unemployment; contrasting employment situations and policy approaches in individual OECD countries; a definition of self-employment; and the…
Descriptors: Business Education, Comparative Analysis, Definitions, Delivery Systems
Phillips, Jack J. – 1999
This book, which is intended for individuals involved in developing, delivering, and supporting human resource development (HRD) programs, discusses worldwide HRD trends that were identified in a study of the HRD practices in 35 countries. Chapter 1 discusses the importance of the HRD trends identified and explains how they were identified.…
Descriptors: Accountability, Budgets, Case Studies, Comparative Analysis