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Birch, David A. – Journal of School Health, 2012
While there is a history of proposing direction for research in school health education, no formal, profession-wide agenda has been developed in over 25 years. In this commentary the author proposes the development of a new profession-driven research agenda for school health education. He includes suggestions for the process of development of the…
Descriptors: Health Education, Research Needs, Stakeholders, Program Development
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Bouckaert, Geert – Teaching Public Administration, 2013
The question of whether the field of public administration education is prepared for the future of the public sector in Europe is a complex one, which needs to be unpacked to give a grounded answer. Unpacking this question means that there needs to be discussions on not just what educating the field of public administration means, but also…
Descriptors: Reflection, Public Administration, Barriers, Public Administration Education
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Adams, Cheryll M. – Gifted Child Quarterly, 2009
Just as in 1982, when the myth of waiting for Santa Claus was first addressed in "Gifted Child Quarterly," many districts all over the country are still waiting for Santa Claus to arrive with a sleigh full of presents. Unfortunately, Santa and his presents in the form of mandates to identify and serve, funding, teachers licensed in…
Descriptors: Academically Gifted, Misconceptions, Teaching Methods, Program Development
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Perelman, Les – Writing Instructor, 2011
In 1982, the author wrote an essay for the second issue of "The Writing Instructor," "Approaches to Comprehensive Writing: Integrating Writing into the College Curriculum," reviewing the early stages of the modern Writing Across the Curriculum (WAC)/Writing in the Disciplines (WID) movement. In this article, the author revisits…
Descriptors: Writing Across the Curriculum, College Curriculum, Program Descriptions, Program Development
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McNair, Delores E.; Phelan, Daniel J. – New Directions for Community Colleges, 2012
To better understand the influence of the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) competencies on practice since their formation, six community college chief executive officers (five presidents and one chancellor) were asked to reflect upon the enduring relevance of the competencies. They were also asked specifically how they acquired…
Descriptors: Leadership, Community Colleges, Reflection, Cultural Relevance
Bifuh-Ambe, Elizabeth – Multicultural Education, 2011
Acquiring proficiency in the various English language skills and the ability to utilize those skills as a medium of learning is a daunting task. Research suggests that children who do not speak English as their first language (L1) need five to seven years in school before they can perform as well in English as their English peers who are native…
Descriptors: Second Language Learning, Literacy, Higher Education, Language Skills
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Boothby, Neil; Balster, Robert L.; Goldman, Philip; Wessells, Michael G.; Zeanah, Charles H.; Huebner, Gillian; Garbarino, James – Child Abuse & Neglect: The International Journal, 2012
The 2011 U.S. Government Evidence Summit on Protecting Children Outside of Family Care brought together leading researchers and technical experts to assess the available evidence to inform policies, strategies, and programs relevant to protecting children outside of family care in lower and middle income countries. While child vulnerabilities are…
Descriptors: Child Abuse, Evidence, Communities of Practice, Expertise
McClure, Charles R. – EDUCOM Review, 1991
Discusses the accessibility of networked information services, i.e., NREN (National Research and Education Network), and suggests a focus on research in two particular areas to identify and meet the information needs of network users: (1) a conceptual description of the academic networked environment, particularly from a user perspective; and (2)…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Computer Networks, Evaluation Needs, Higher Education
Jensen, Kaj – Labour Education, 1991
Points out that educational activities often fail simply because the recipients have not been involved in describing their real needs and because educational planners assume that they know what is best for their audience. Suggests that problem-solving methods could be useful in the educational planning process. (Author/JOW)
Descriptors: Labor Education, Needs Assessment, Problem Solving, Program Development
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Bielema, Cheryl; Sofranko, Andrew – Journal of Extension, 1983
Discusses the importance of determining the educational needs of a group before implementing a program. (JOW)
Descriptors: Educational Needs, Extension Education, Needs Assessment, Parent Education
Soofi, Abdollah S. – 1984
Monette divides the definitions of needs into four categories. Basic needs are caused by a deficiency and lead to gratification-seeking behavior. Felt needs are self-defined wants or desires which, when expressed, suggest an unmet need and a means of gratification or imply ultimate goals. A normative need refers to a deficiency between the present…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Adult Programs, Classification, Continuing Education
Congress of the U.S., Washington, DC. Senate Special Committee on Aging. – 1980
This information paper on the major income and employment issues affecting older Americans survey the economic impacts of an aging population, presents an agenda for future research into principle income and employment policy issues, and provides an outline of those policy options to be reviewed as a basis for governmental policy formation.…
Descriptors: Economic Factors, Financial Needs, Income, Needs Assessment
Hong, Ki-hyung – 1996
The education of senior citizens in South Korea should center on educational programs that develop their consciousness and help them to reestablish their status and role in the family and society. In Korea, any individual or group interested in senior education can initiate programs regardless of place and equipment. They can set the policy and…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Educational Needs, Foreign Countries, Needs Assessment
Norton, Robert E. – 1987
This look at competency-based education (CBE) begins by defining competency-based training. The five essential elements are discussed--competencies, criterion-referenced evaluation, provision for individual development and evaluation, requirement of student performance, and student-paced instruction. Facilitating or supporting characteristics are…
Descriptors: Adult Vocational Education, Competency Based Education, Curriculum Development, Educational Needs
Jones, Thomas F. – Engineering Education, 1981
Presents excerpts from an invited address given at the 1980 American Society for Engineering Education College-Industry Education Conference. Expresses viewpoints concerning priorities for the 1980s in engineering education. (CS)
Descriptors: Conferences, Educational Needs, Engineering, Engineering Education
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