Background: Schools play a vital role in student health, and a collaborative approach may affect health factors such as physical activity (PA) and nutrition. There is a lack of recent literature synthesizing collaborative approaches in K-12 settings. We present updated evidence about interventions that used a coordinated school health approach to…

Historical representations of the National Society for the Study of Education's Committee on Curriculum-Making typically recount that the purpose of the committee was to assemble representatives from competing curriculum camps to achieve consensus on curriculum principles, depict the committee's work as important, cast doubt on the consensus the…

Action research (AR) comprises a diverse family of methodologies. Common amongst most types of AR are both an emergent design--leading to action or change--and participation or community involvement. While this type of research has expanded considerably since the early 2000s, the criteria used for ethical review have apparently been slow to adapt…

Colombian universities and some professional organisations have faced the challenge of gaining visibility, mainly via accredited publications whose reputation depends upon their inclusion in prestigious rankings. This article contains a documentary analysis of the evolution of the "HOW" journal, the authors' profiles, and their preferred…

The purpose of this study was to examine the extent, to which factors in the process of decision making involved in curriculum development in Australia, have determined the quality of curriculum documents. Searches on web sites of education organisations and electronic databases of educational literature were conducted to identify source documents…

Empirical literature on two types of hearings, and their applicability in evaluating educational programs, is reviewed. An introduction describes the use and nature of hearings and distinguishes adversary hearings, in which two parties argue opposing sides of an issue, from committee hearings, in which a variety of positions are presented to a…

This literature review took place during 2004, and shows that the braille debate over Grade 1 and Grade 2 has been ongoing for more than 70 years. Given the span of time and a remit that covered the English-speaking world, a chronological approach was taken, focusing on the two main strands of policy and empirical research, from the early 20th…

Aspects of the dissertation requirement that often pose problems include the selection of committee members, topic selection, length of the dissertation, and preparation in research skills. Suggestions from the literature that will aid doctoral candidates in overcoming these obstacles are provided. (RM)

Addresses extent to which public libraries have served needs of organized labor over past 50 years and examines factors that have influenced services offered and how libraries have responded. Role played by AFL-CIO/ALA Joint Committee on Library Service to Labor Groups and future direction of services are noted. (22 references) (EJS)

Discusses two methods of curriculum policymaking in Great Britain. In the first method, a "philosophically competent" person who serves as the central authority figure makes decisions. The second method involves a participatory decision-making process. The author argues that a committee, following national educational guidelines, will…

The recent increased emphasis on quality in higher education may reflect larger issues of legitimacy and authority inherent in the modern democratic state. Several traditional and emergent perspectives on the legitimacy of higher education and the use of ad hoc committees to define, advocate, and implement reforms are examined. (Author/MLW)

Ad-hoc committees may be symbolic, informational, or action committees. A literature survey indicates such committees' structural components include a suprasystem and three subsystems involving linkages, production, and implementation. Other variables include size, personal factors, and timing. All the factors carry implications about ad-hoc…

Describes the purpose and organization of the Board of Certified Professional Counselors developed by the American Mental Health Counselors Association. The decision to certify rather than license was based on HEW research and recommendations. A glossary of terms is included. (JAC)

The author reviews the literature on articulation that addresses dialog across faculties and staffs. He also proposes a format that can contribute to improved communication between the junior and senior high school. (CH)

The changing role and selection procedures for college presidents in the United States, and the changing character of education generally, are traced historically. The information may also serve as a current guide for selection committee members. The discussion considers the traditional role of the college president and its evolution, forces for…