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Wall, Lynda – Australian Educational Researcher, 2017
This article, an initial report on a section of a larger research study, examines the institutional logics that underpin teacher decision making in response to changes in Australian curriculum and assessment. The research analyses secondary school teachers' accounts of their work enacting the "Australian Curriculum: English" and the…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Educational Research, Decision Making, Curriculum Development
Jin, Yan; Wu, Zunmin; Alderson, Charles; Song, Weiwei – Language Testing in Asia, 2017
Background: A project has recently been proposed by the National Education Examinations Authority, P. R. China, to develop a national framework of reference for English language education, provisionally called China Standards of English (CSE). In this article, we argue for the necessity of developing the framework of reference in China and…
Descriptors: English (Second Language), Second Language Learning, Second Language Instruction, Foreign Countries
OECD Publishing, 2016
Thailand's education system stands at a crossroads. Significant investment has widened access to education and the country performs relatively well in international assessments compared with its peers. But the benefits have not been universally distributed and Thailand has not received the return on its spending on education that it might have…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Educational Policy, Public Policy, Educational Practices
Fitzpatrick, Michael; Theoharis, Raschelle – Odyssey: New Directions in Deaf Education, 2014
The No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB) and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act (IDEIA) have significant implications for students with and without disabilities. Despite extensive research, journal articles, editorials, media coverage, and litigation, deaf and hard of hearing students with additional disabilities continue to be…
Descriptors: Expectation, Federal Legislation, Deafness, Partial Hearing
Bell, Martie – Strategies: A Journal for Physical and Sport Educators, 2011
In response to a lack of active participation by students in physical education, the Ultimate Flag Games curriculum was created and has thrived in the decades since its inception. The curriculum has been successful at the middle school, high school, and higher education levels. This article introduced the curriculum, different games, and rules and…
Descriptors: Physical Education, Student Participation, Learner Engagement, Educational Strategies
Newell, Karl M. – Quest, 2011
Fitness and skill are embedded constructs that have been the primary foci of the field of physical education. The emphasis of one of these constructs over the other is a matter of context that cannot, given their embedding, lead to the exclusivity of one in the education "of" and "through" the physical (Williams, 1930), particularly as we seek to…
Descriptors: Physical Education, Physical Activities, National Standards, Influences
Klein-Gardner, Stacy S.; Johnston, Megan E.; Benson, Lisa – Journal of Pre-College Engineering Education Research, 2012
This phenomenological study examined the impact of Research Experiences for Teachers (RET) teacher-developed curriculum on teaching styles and strategies at two RET sites with common Legacy Cycle training. The study was conducted to assess and document program-specific and National Science Foundation (NSF) goals related to classroom practices and…
Descriptors: Phenomenology, Teacher Researchers, Curriculum Development, Teaching Styles
Murchan, Damian; Shiel, Gerry; Mickovska, Gorica – Assessment in Education: Principles, Policy & Practice, 2012
This profile traces the recent evolution of assessment and examination policy and practice in the Republic of Macedonia, with an emphasis on the partnerships between state and non-governmental agencies in facilitating educational reform. Following a brief description of the country, the paper explores the overall educational architecture,…
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Foreign Countries, Educational Change, Educational Assessment

Adler, Susan – Social Education, 2001
Provides a response to the April 2001 "Social Education" article, "A Critique of the NCSS Curriculum Standards," (Anna Ochoa-Becker). Focuses on the critiques offered by Ochoa-Becker that address the lack of time given to certain issues. (CMK)
Descriptors: Citizenship, Controversial Issues (Course Content), Curriculum Development, Curriculum Evaluation

Foster, Stuart; Morris, James W. – International Journal of Social Education, 1998
Summarizes the five reasons why the National History Standards will have a minimal effect on history instruction in U.S. schools: (1) the controversy behind the standards; (2) the unrealistic and impractical nature of the standards; (3) competition with local policies; (4) the formulation of widely adopted textbooks; and (5) the nature of history.…
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Educational Policy, Educational Practices, Elementary Secondary Education
Lee, Lung-Sheng; Hwang, Jenq-Jye – 1998
Three categories of vocational education and training exist in Taiwan: technological and vocational education (TVE), public training (PT), and enterprise training (ET). Together, the TVE programs provided in senior vocational schools, junior colleges, and institutes/universities of technology constitute a complete system that parallels the…
Descriptors: Community Colleges, Curriculum Development, Educational Cooperation, Educational Practices

Nelson, Murry R. – Social Studies, 1998
Argues that the national standards movement is predicated on the notion that teachers are stupid. Criticizes the standards as being unworkable, often irrelevant, and emphasizing low-level data and memorization. Claims the standards are doomed to fail because they attempt to "teacher proof" the "right" information.(MJP)
Descriptors: Academic Standards, Conservatism, Criticism, Curriculum Development
Harvey, Francis A.; Charnitski, Christina Wotell – 1998
Strategies and programs for improving mathematics instruction should be derived from sound educational theory. The sociocultural learning theories of Vygotsky may offer guidance in developing technology-based mathematics curriculum materials consonant with the NCTM (National Council of Teachers of Mathematics) goals and objectives. Vygotsky's…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Mediated Communication, Concept Formation, Cooperative Learning
Davies, Peter – 2001
Demographic and institutional factors responsible for the large variations of student retention and achievement at further education (FE) colleges throughout the United Kingdom were examined. Data from individualized student records were analyzed, and 10 FE colleges identified as serving areas of deprivation were visited to assess the extent to…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Academic Standards, Adult Learning, Adult Students
National Retail Federation, Washington, DC. – 2000
This booklet, which is part of a series demonstrating the scope of employer involvement in school-to-careers, highlights the efforts of three retail employers and two "intermediary" organizations connecting workplace experiences to classroom learning for secondary education students. The introduction presents a series overview and lists…
Descriptors: Academic Standards, Advisory Committees, Annotated Bibliographies, Career Awareness
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