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Klumpp, Matthias; de Boer, Harry; Vossensteyn, Hans – Comparative Education, 2014
The concepts of differentiation and profiling are cornerstones in discussions about the organisation of contemporary higher education systems, following the trends of massification and global competition. This contribution provides a system-level description and comparison of the German and Dutch higher education systems regarding these topics,…
Descriptors: Comparative Education, Educational Policy, Foreign Countries, Excellence in Education
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Kertz-Welzel, Alexandra – Music Education Research, 2008
Comparative Music Education is often considered to be an unnecessary subject because there seem to be more important issues for research than studying music education in various countries. Comparative music education is not a luxury, but rather a necessity in the twenty-first century. Scholars and music teachers in many countries are struggling…
Descriptors: Music Education, Cross Cultural Studies, Comparative Education, Research Opportunities
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Freeland, Kent – International Journal of Social Education, 1992
Compares recent educational assessment policies of the United States and England. Asserts that the two nations are moving closer in their approach to educational assessment and student evaluation. Contends that U.S. social studies educators should follow closely the ramifications of national assessment in England. (CFR)
Descriptors: Achievement, British National Curriculum, Comparative Education, Educational Assessment
Fretwell, David H.; Lewis, Morgan V.; Deij, Arjen – 2001
The key issues, alternatives, and implications for developing countries to consider when designing systems to define occupational standards, related training standards, and assessments were analyzed. The analysis focused on the following issues: the rationale for development of standards; clarification of definitions, terminology, and assumptions;…
Descriptors: Academic Standards, Comparative Education, Cooperative Planning, Developed Nations