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Scovic, Stephen P. – American School Board Journal, 1985
Alternative approaches to education can work well if they are based on common sense and sound research. Recent research findings are reported for alternative approaches to three areas: curriculum, testing and measurement, and instruction. (TE)
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Educational Innovation, Educational Needs, Elementary Secondary Education
Malcolm, C. K.; Owen, J. M. – 1982
The Specials Projects (Innovations) Program of the Commonwealth Schools Commission in Australia was established to improve primary and secondary education by encouraging innovation and diversity in teaching through grants to individuals, usually teachers. This study focuses on the professional development of the teachers involved. Forty-five…
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Educational Innovation, Elementary Secondary Education, Experimental Curriculum
Download full textGregory, Thomas B.; Smith, Gerald R. – 1987
Urging new directions for American high school education, this book outlines problems with contemporary high schools and describes the experience of small high schools (those having approximately 200 students), designed in the past 15 years, that have developed excellent and diverse alternative programs within the constraints of existing district…
Descriptors: Change Strategies, Demonstration Programs, Differences, Educational Change
