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Shiffman, Catherine Dunn – National Center on Scaling Up Effective Schools, 2015
This paper proposes a framework for analyzing program design features that seem to matter in implementation. The framework is based on findings from a study conducted by the Consortium for Policy Research in Education (CPRE) between 2004 and 2007 that explored how reform ideas and practices created by five external provider organizations were…
Descriptors: Program Design, Program Implementation, Educational Change, High Schools
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McGreal, Rory; Conrad, Dianne; Murphy, Angela; Witthaus, Gabi; Mackintosh, Wayne – Open Praxis, 2014
This report shares the findings and lessons learned from an investigation into the economics of disaggregated models for assessing and accrediting informal learners undertaking post secondary education. It presents some key economic and governance challenges for universities to consider in implementing OER assessment and accreditation policies. It…
Descriptors: Informal Education, Prior Learning, Student Certification, Student Evaluation
Walker, Lisa J.; Rollins, S. Kwesi; Blank, Martin J.; Jacobson, Reuben – Chapin Hall at the University of Chicago, 2013
In June 2013, Chapin Hall at the University of Chicago and the Institute for Educational Leadership convened a group of stakeholders, researchers, and practitioners in Washington, DC. The group discussed the role of partnerships in advancing educational opportunities for low-income children and youth in the United States. They examined topics…
Descriptors: Outcomes of Education, School Community Programs, Partnerships in Education, Educational Opportunities
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Schuwer, Robert; Kreijns, Karel; Vermeulen, Marjan – Open Praxis, 2014
The Dutch Ministry of Education, Culture and Science has funded a five years program to encourage the use, creation and sharing of Open Educational Resources (OER) by teachers from various types of education. This program is known as Wikiwijs. Ultimo 2013, the program has come to an end. As some of the assumptions at the start of Wikiwijs proved…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Open Source Technology, Educational Resources, Intervention
Fitzgerald, Thomas; Toohey, Edith – 1988
Described are characteristics of the school improvement planning and implementation efforts made in the 47 New York State schools that were identified as low-performing in 1985. This report identifies the aspects of the school improvement process which were completed, and offers recommendations concerning appropriate actions for all schools. Data…
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Educational Improvement, Educational Needs, Educational Planning
Owens, Charlotte; Eaton, Virginia; Magoun, Dale; Smith, Elizabeth – 1998
It is the goal of the Northeast Louisiana University (NLU) Teacher Enhancement Program to prepare teachers to use the Internet with sufficient skill to effectively integrate resources of the Internet with state-mandated curriculum guides, translate the technology into daily activities in mathematics and science courses, and train their colleagues.…
Descriptors: Educational Change, Educational Resources, Educational Technology, Elementary Secondary Education
Smith, Clifton L.; Ruhland, Sheila K. – 1994
Many community colleges offer international courses and programs designed to provide students with the perspective, skills, and competencies needed to function effectively in domestic and international, private and public sector organizations. Building the international business program can take several years. As courses are developed, it should…
Descriptors: Business, Business Education, Community Colleges, Curriculum Development
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Young, Michael – Open Learning, 1995
Proposes the establishment of a Research Foundation for Open Learning, and reflects on the Open University's achievements and the need for change. (Author/AEF)
Descriptors: Adult Students, Educational Resources, Foreign Countries, Foundation Programs
Ridley, Dennis R.; Farrar, Steve M. – 1982
A shortened version of a more complete research report, this paper presents a study that attempted to identify factors important for the successful implementation of competency based education. First, literature on program implementation was reviewed and factors important to successful implementation were identified, such as administrative…
Descriptors: Administrator Role, Competency Based Education, Educational Resources, Elementary Secondary Education
Dominguez, Domingo – 1980
To increase the possibility for successful programs and to determine the validity of the concept of bilingual education for limited English-speaking children, this discussion centers on issues which militate against full-scale implementation of bilingual education programs in some school districts. The narrative defines innovation as an "entity…
Descriptors: Bilingual Education, Definitions, Educational Innovation, Educational Objectives
Long, James S.; And Others – 1986
Rural Ministry Resources (RMR) was started in the early 1970s by the Rev. King Rockhill in order to meet the needs of ministers from various denominations who served rural communities in the Pacific Northwest. Executives from subscribing denominations and local parishes established a formal, representative board of directors to set policy and…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Adult Learning, Church Programs, Church Workers
Shrader, Greg; Gomez, Louis – 1997
This paper examines the implementation of the CoVis Project in three schools. CoVis is a national Secondary School Science Education Testbed designed to promote project-based pedagogy supported by facilitative technology through reflective learning. The reflective learning that these three schools engaged in while enacting CoVis is examined in…
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Educational Change, Educational Resources, Educational Technology
Seligman, David – 1992
Distance education has developed into a variety of correspondence courses, covering a wide range of subject matter. Distance education systems operate on all continents, at levels from primary to university and through the nonformal and vocational. The variation selected must meet a given need and be appropriate to available resources. Many…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Correspondence Schools, Developing Nations, Distance Education
Garrigan, Scott – 1999
BEN:LINCS (Bethlehem Education Network: A Local Instructional Network for Culture and Science), a Pennsylvania Testbed Project, attempts to demonstrate a sustainable model that supports network-based educational activities among schools, homes, libraries, museums, and local cultural organizations. The BEN:LINCS project envisioned a community-based…
Descriptors: Community Education, Computer Networks, Cooperative Programs, Educational Resources
Criticos, Costas – Educational Media and Technology Yearbook, 1999
Introduces a model of educational technology that uses a clockwork radio as a metaphor for low- and high-tech strategies that can be applied to development and technology transfer in education in South Africa. Highlights landmark developments and principal features of three components of the post-apartheid education system--curriculum, resources,…
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Developing Nations, Educational Development, Educational Environment
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