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Newbold, Greg; Eskridge, Chris – Journal of Offender Rehabilitation, 1994
Explores prison history/development in New Zealand, focusing on recent implementation of progressive prison operation/management program, He Ara Hou. Notes extremely positive results of program, such as higher administrative efficiency; greatly decreased levels of internal disorder; competent, stable workforce; and human product whose senses of…
Descriptors: Correctional Rehabilitation, Criminals, Foreign Countries, Prisoners
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Smith, Alexander B.; Bassin, Alexander – Journal of Addictions and Offender Counseling, 1992
Describes variety of programs developed in the probation department of the Kings County Court in Brooklyn, New York, between the years of 1940 and 1965. Program descriptions are organized chronologically, from the times frames of 1940-49 (innovations in probation practice), 1950-59 (development of group therapy programs), and 1960-65…
Descriptors: Correctional Rehabilitation, Criminals, Group Therapy, Program Development
King, H. Raymond – Forum for the Discussion of New Trends in Education, 1979
The author reviews the last five decades in the evolution of comprehensive education in England. (Editor/SJL)
Descriptors: Comprehensive Programs, Educational Change, Educational History, Program Development
Boshier, Roger – Learning, 1985
Explores the circumstances surrounding the creation of education schemes in the armies of the British Empire. Discusses attitudes toward war and toward the soldier's role in the early 1900s, attitudes of the soldiers toward war, the University of Vimy Ridge, the Canadian Khaki University, the Oatlands program, and education for the New Zealand…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Educational History, Military Personnel, Program Development
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Madondo, B. B. S. – Community Development Journal, 1985
Because of the importance of community development in development strategies, both in Rhodesia and, more recently, Zimbabwe, this article looks at the concept in a historical perspective. In this perspective, three major phases can be identified: the period between 1890 and 1962; the period between 1962 and 1979; and 1980 to the present. (CT)
Descriptors: Community Development, Definitions, Educational Practices, Educational Theories
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Lindner, Charles – Journal of Offender Rehabilitation, 1994
Traces short, but intense, early conflict, largely during 19th century, between social workers and police officers for control of probation service. Notes that, although social work concepts like treatment and rehabilitation dominated field for many years, in recent times many probation agencies have turned toward control-oriented service, more…
Descriptors: Correctional Rehabilitation, Criminals, Law Enforcement, Police
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Kynell, Teresa – Technical Communication Quarterly, 1999
Considers some foundational, historical issues that led to the formation of a technical-communication pedagogy in the first place. Evaluates shifts in an engineering curriculum from roughly 1850 to 1960 that made possible the development of a technical-communication curriculum. (SC)
Descriptors: College Instruction, Curriculum, Educational History, Engineering Education
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Ferguson, Patrick – Journal of Teacher Education, 1985
The historical development of teacher education in Japan is highlighted. Similarities and differences between past and present Japanese and American teacher preparation practices are analyzed. Japanese efforts to modify and use Western pedagogical concepts are described. (MT)
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Educational Development, Foreign Countries, Higher Education
DeVaughn, Booker T. – Lifelong Learning, 1986
Discusses the historical role of adult education in educating Black people and illustrates the strong social justice aspect of Black adult education. This article attempts to add knowledge to the field and provide practitioners with a basis for current program development to meet Black needs. (CT)
Descriptors: Adult Education, Black Education, Blacks, Educational History
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Boye, Mary – Education for Information, 1996
Provides a historical background to the establishment of library education programs in Ghana and traces the development of the curriculum and current programs of the University of Ghana. Highlights include curriculum changes; current national needs and challenges; and professional, subprofessional, and advanced professional programs. (Author/LRW)
Descriptors: Bachelors Degrees, Curriculum Development, Foreign Countries, Library Education
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Cortese, Peter A. – Journal of School Health, 1993
Presents a history of comprehensive school health education (CSHE). Though history records an interest in health from the beginning of time, the first movement toward CSHE occurred in the 1960s. Before the 1970s, no rigorous studies examined the effectiveness of CSHE curricula. The 1990s are witnessing strong support for CSHE. (SM)
Descriptors: Child Health, Educational History, Elementary Secondary Education, Health Education
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Moore, Gary E.; Gaspard, Camile – Journal of Vocational and Technical Education, 1987
Discusses the backgrounds and the work of four men who, working together in the Commissioner of Education's office, developed the model for public vocational education in Massachusetts during the early twentieth century. The men discussed are Charles Allen, Charles Prosser, David Snedden (the Commissioner of Education), and Rufus Stimson. (CH)
Descriptors: Education Work Relationship, Educational History, Models, Postsecondary Education
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Perkins, Keith J. – Journal of School Psychology, 1984
Presents a semiautobiographical account of the life of Keith Perkins, showing how his educational and work experiences contributed to the philosophy, policies, and practices of school psychology. Describes the development of the Child Study and Consultation Service, and the author's involvement with the Division of School Psychology. (JAC)
Descriptors: Autobiographies, Child Psychology, Consultation Programs, Elementary Secondary Education
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Helburn, Nicholas – Social Studies, 1998
Tells about the creation of the High School Geography Project. Beginning with a statement of problems faced by geography instructors, the story continues by examining the creation of project objectives, development of an overarching structure for lessons, and discussion of the project's success. Suggestions for contemporary curriculum design are…
Descriptors: Curriculum Design, Educational History, Educational Objectives, Geography Instruction
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Collins, Peter – British Journal of Educational Studies, 1979
The author traces interest in science teaching within the British Association for the Advancement of Science, which leads to the founding of its Section L (the education section) in 1900. Emphasis is given to the debate within the Association on the place of science education within the field of science. (SJL)
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, National Organizations, Organizational Objectives, Professional Associations
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