The object of this study is to assess the potential for the development of the Russian market for educational services as a component part of the present-day process of internationalization of science and higher education in the countries of Eurasia, above all China and Russia. The paper describes Russia's and China's unique unifying and…

Bryant University was originally a school for business majors and offered only a few mathematics courses. After becoming accredited by the New England Association of Colleges and Universities in the 1960s, the college was required to upgrade its offerings in the area of mathematics. In the 1970s, the department offerings were increased to include…

Contextual factors have received increased attention in understanding the challenges and difficulties in translating career education and career guidance services from Western societies to non-Western societies, many of which are undertaking a shift from a socialist and collectivistic system to a more individualistic one. In this article, using…

There is a history of programmes in educational technology in colleges and universities in China going back about 70 years. This paper briefly reviews the developmental history of the educational technology programme in China, elaborates the status-quo of the programme and looks ahead into the future trends of educational technology development in…

This paper presents a vertical case study of the history of universalizing education in postcolonial Sierra Leone from the early 1950s to 1990 to highlight how there has never been a universal conception of universal education. In order to unite a nation behind a universal ideal of schooling, education needed to be adapted to different…

Having started early in the 1920s as a spontaneously launched educational activity by civil organisations under the influence of American audio-visual theory and practice, Chinese educational technology was later put under governmental management. This paper is composed of five parts covering mainly the historical development of educational…

Distance education is among the significant fields for the application of educational technology. Distance education in China has gone through three phases, namely: correspondence-based education, radio and TV-based education and online education. This paper was based on educational technology application, and the historical, dialectic and…

Author maintains that the emphasis on providing young people with marketable skills and getting them into jobs may limit the possibility of building a more humane social order. (Author/RK)

Discussed the founding of Strawberry Creek College, designed to bring some sense of direction into the present disarray of undergraduate education. (Author/RK)

Current trends in vocational education indicate continued growth for vocational education in the future. Vocational education seeks to meet the training and education needs of people of all ages. Vocational educators must combat the trend to separate vocational training from public education. (EC)

The reform and reorganization of secondary education in Switzerland is proposed. (DE)

A critical analysis which includes insights into the strengths and weaknesses of Swiss educational reform plans is provided. (DE)

As director of the Canadian Association for Adult Education (CAAE) from 1951-1961, Roby Kidd led the movement for increased recognition of adult education in Canada. During his tenure, the association continued its major citizenship education projects (Farm and Citizens' Forum and the Joint Planning Commission), carried out many other programs in…

Educational development in the Soviet Union is discussed through consideration of the question, "What should be taught to best equip Russian students for the year 2000?" Elementary and secondary public school curriculum is reviewed. (Author/DB)

The paper examines the current status of adult education in Britain and abroad; notes some features of our society important in determining the direction of educational development and change. Offers suggestions for adult education in the contexts of the trends outlined. (MF)