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Benzie, David, Ed.; Marshall, Gail, Ed. – Computing Teacher, 1995
Provides an overview of information technology (IT) in primary schools in the United Kingdom. The national curriculum is explained, including attainment targets for IT; examples of activities using computers in the classroom are described; the need for adequate inservice teacher education is discussed; and future possibilities are considered. (LRW)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Curriculum Development, Elementary Education, Foreign Countries

Watts, Trevor – British Journal of Special Education, 1990
Computer-assisted instruction can aid in the implementation of British National Curriculum requirements with children having profound and multiple learning difficulties. Suggestions are given for developing visual skills, auditory skills, cognitive skills, vocalization, communication, fine motor skills, and gross motor skills. (DB)
Descriptors: Basic Skills, British National Curriculum, Computer Assisted Instruction, Curriculum Development
Brown, Alan – 1990
This paper is based upon the findings of four major research projects. The first project (1986-88) explored issues of good practice, accreditation, and progression in information technology (IT) education and training for teenagers between the ages of 12 and 20. The second project produced the National Curriculum documents. A consensus resulted…
Descriptors: British National Curriculum, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Literacy, Computer Oriented Programs
Mellar, Harvey, Ed.; And Others – 1994
With the advent of the British National Curriculum, computer-based modeling has become an integral part of the school curriculum. This book is about modeling in education and providing children with computer tools to create and explore representations of the world. Members of the London Mental Models Group contributed their research: (1)…
Descriptors: Artificial Intelligence, British National Curriculum, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Simulation
Denholm, Lawrence – 1991
The program for City Technical Colleges (CTCs) draws on ideas and resources from government, private industry, and education to focus on the educational needs of inner city and urban children. Mathematics, science, and technology are at the center of the CTCs' mission, in a context which includes economic awareness and a commitment to enterprise…
Descriptors: British National Curriculum, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Networks, Computer Software Selection

Griffin, Jacky A.; Davies, S. – Journal of Computer Assisted Learning, 1990
Describes provisions for information technology in the National Curriculum for elementary and secondary students in England and Wales. Topics discussed include the current state of information technology in schools; teacher development; learning resources; local education authority (LEA) policies; equality of opportunity; learning processes; and…
Descriptors: British National Curriculum, Computer Assisted Instruction, Curriculum Development, Educational Policy