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Barradell, Sarah; Peseta, Tai – Teaching in Higher Education, 2017
The idea of threshold concepts (TC) has been well received across the higher education community. However the concept's framework is still evolving and the literature uses the framework in different ways. Just over a decade since the idea first captured interest, it is opportune to explore the nature of that discourse, and the kinds of enquiry…
Descriptors: Fundamental Concepts, Health Sciences, Curriculum Design, Qualitative Research
Magisos, Joel H.; Moore, Allen B. – 1977
This paper provides a composite picture of some recent studies of research, demonstration, and curriculum development programs. The primary focus is on three studies: "Assessing Vocational Education Research and Development" (National Academy of Sciences, 1976, COVERD Report, ED 128 754); Anthony H. Pascal, et al., "Federal Programs…
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Demonstration Programs, Educational Development, Educational Research
Smith, W. David – 1977
Describing existing English provisions for the support of rural in-service teacher needs, this paper reviews: (1) the role of the Local Educational Authority (LEA) and its advisory staff (helping probationary teachers, running courses for other teachers, and providing on-going support in the schools); (2) the role of teacher centers (varied in…
Descriptors: Agency Role, Colleges, Community Involvement, Curriculum Development
Paulter, Albert J.; Schaefer, Carl J. – 1969
This document provides an analysis and synthesis of trade and industrial education research studies primarily from August 1966 to April 1, 1969, which involved the collection of data and comparison either between groups or correlation of pieces of data for the same group. Sources ranged from books, journals, and dissertations to papers presented…
Descriptors: Bibliographies, Curriculum Development, Educational Administration, Educational Equipment
Phillips, Donald S.; Briggs, Lloyd D. – 1969
This document provides an analysis and synthesis of some of the research in technical education since August 1966, and in some instances includes articles published prior to 1966 which were judged to be significant for showing trends or making comparisons. An overview of research is provided in the following areas: (1) Philosophy, (2) Manpower…
Descriptors: Bibliographies, Curriculum Development, Educational Administration, Educational Equipment
Sanguinetti, Jill, Ed.; Hartley, Robyn, Ed. – 2000
The six state-based research centers of the Adult Literacy and Numeracy Australian Research Consortium (ALNARC) investigated the effects of inclusion of literacy and numeracy standards in Australia's national training packages and the standards' impact on the quality of learning and work outcomes. The six ALNARC projects, which used a case study…
Descriptors: Academic Standards, Access to Education, Adult Basic Education, Adult Learning