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Al-Issa, Ali – Changing English: Studies in Culture and Education, 2021
Historically and as a developing country, the Sultanate of Oman has always been culturally dependent on Britain to plan and implement its English Language Teaching (ELT) and in-service teacher education. This dependency has negatively affected preparing English language teachers with a new global professional identity capable of introducing change…
Descriptors: Foreign Policy, Second Language Learning, Second Language Instruction, English (Second Language)
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Coffey, Simon – Language Learning Journal, 2022
This article reflects on the epistemological steamrolling that the 2021 Ofsted Curriculum Research Review (OCRR) accomplishes: in part, by the positioning of the problem and solution through highly selective cherry-picking (omitting key causal factors); in part, through the discursive move of acknowledging complexity before offering simple and…
Descriptors: National Curriculum, Curriculum Development, Foreign Countries, Second Language Learning
National Art Education Association, 2020
The arts disciplines (visual arts, music, theatre, and dance) merit and require formal study. Policy makers should support studies in the arts as core disciplines, as specified in the "Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA)," the federal legislation that sets policy and appropriations for public education. The arts merit and…
Descriptors: Art Education, Early Childhood Education, Equal Education, Graduation Requirements
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Marbach-Ad, Gili; McAdams, Katherine C.; Benson, Spencer; Briken, Volker; Cathcart, Laura; Chase, Michael; El-Sayed, Najib M.; Frauwirth, Kenneth; Fredericksen, Brenda; Joseph, Sam W.; Lee, Vincent; McIver, Kevin S.; Mosser, David; Quimby, B. Booth; Shields, Patricia; Song, Wenxia; Stein, Daniel C.; Stewart, Richard; Thompson, Katerina V.; Smith, Ann C. – CBE - Life Sciences Education, 2010
This essay describes how the use of a concept inventory has enhanced professional development and curriculum reform efforts of a faculty teaching community. The Host Pathogen Interactions (HPI) teaching team is composed of research and teaching faculty with expertise in HPI who share the goal of improving the learning experience of students in…
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Microbiology, Educational Change, Learning Experience
Garcia, Jesus – Phi Delta Kappan, 2008
In this response to Kevin St. Jarre's article "Reinventing Social Studies", the author agrees with St. Jarre that the social studies curriculum needs to change. However, he stresses that the improvement process will not be easy. Creating university social science and social studies courses that would prepare secondary teachers with the knowledge…
Descriptors: Educational Change, Social Studies, History Instruction, Curriculum Development
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Marcus, Marianne T. – Journal of Professional Nursing, 1997
A faculty development project increased nursing expertise in substance abuse issues through independent learning experiences, consultations, workshops, seminars, and retreats. A comprehensive evaluation plan measured impact on faculty, students, and curriculum through interviews, surveys, and a curriculum content map. (SK)
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Faculty Development, Higher Education, Nursing Education
Brody, Philip J. – Educational Technology, 1979
Discusses the identification and application of instructional support services to the instructional development process. To determine the full extent of these support services a matrix is presented, listing services and criteria for their inclusion in the ID process. (RAO)
Descriptors: Ancillary Services, Curriculum Development, Essays, Faculty Development
Dunn, Patricia – 1992
The chair of a newly-formed Committee on Writing, whose charge it was to define writing-intensive courses and make recommendations on a college-wide writing program, was forced to examine her own beliefs and priorities about language and learning. The committee had at least one member from each academic division, met weekly during the semester,…
Descriptors: Committees, Curriculum Development, Faculty Development, Higher Education
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Waldinger, Renee – ADFL Bulletin, 1993
Discusses the concept of "faculty development," focusing on such areas where it could play a role as curriculum and staff hiring decisions and tenure. It is concluded that staff development depends on consensus building, both within and without the department. (VWL)
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Departments, Faculty Development, Higher Education
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Fayter, Debra – Education + Training, 1998
Outlines the rationale for a course for university faculty wanting to use the Internet for teaching and learning. Evaluates potential benefits of using the Internet and assesses concerns about the exploitation of this resource. Describes course design and development, and points that teachers should consider before beginning. (JOW)
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Distance Education, Educational Benefits, Faculty Development
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Killion, Joellen P. – Journal of Staff Development, 1993
Examines the parallels, and common goals and characteristics, between staff development and curriculum development and discusses the implications these parallels have for staff developers. (GLR)
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Elementary Secondary Education, Faculty Development, Inservice Teacher Education
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Sachdeva, Ajit K. – Academic Medicine, 2000
Discussion of faculty development and integration of prevention into medical school curriculum considers sound educational models, role of the institution, faculty development activities (including program components, processes, needed expertise, and barriers to participation), and faculty rewards and recognition. (DB)
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Faculty Development, Higher Education, Integrated Curriculum
Lawrason, Robin E. – 1984
This chapter examines the need for and practice of instructional development within the liberal arts college. The context of the liberal arts college is described, the likely demand for liberal arts education by society is examined, and new evidence for the effect of a liberal arts education on the student is explored. The potential and actual…
Descriptors: Change Agents, College Curriculum, Curriculum Development, Faculty Development
Brown, Susan – Techniques: Connecting Education and Careers, 2000
Notes that the increase of information technology in the classroom causes new problems such as finding new or training old instructors and constantly upgrading materials and equipment. Describes how a career center, a community college, and a state college cope with the challenges. (JOW)
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Educational Facilities Improvement, Faculty Development, Higher Education
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Leitzel, Joan R. – AMATYC Review, 2007
The Commentary salutes AMATYC for its significant contributions to standards-based education in mathematics and discusses possible audiences for Beyond Crossroads, in addition to the primary audience of faculty members and departments in two-year institutions. Because Beyond Crossroads focuses on lower division college mathematics, it helps…
Descriptors: Secondary School Mathematics, College Mathematics, Secondary School Teachers, Mathematics Teachers
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