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Peer reviewedHallagan, William; Donnelly, John – Journal of Economic Education, 1985
Described is the design and administration of a large two-semester course in principles of economics that permits both students and faculty some choice of both subject matter and meeting times. Students complete a standardized nine-week core and are then allowed to select topical modules. Advantages and disadvantages are discussed. (Author/RM)
Descriptors: Course Content, Course Descriptions, Economics Education, Flexible Scheduling
Download full textVan Meel, R. M. – 1993
Publications in the fields of educational science, organization theory, and project management were analyzed to identify the possibilities that modularization offers to institutions of higher professional education and to obtain background information for use in developing a method for modularization in higher professional education. It was…
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Educational Benefits, Educational Change, Flexible Scheduling
Further Education Unit, London (England). – 1989
A three-year project is being conducted at Richmond Adult and Community College in England to develop and implement a modular learning plan. The aims of the project are to monitor the development of a modular learning program; to identify the advantages and disadvantages of a modular program for adult learners; to develop a revised modular…
Descriptors: Adult Education, College Programs, Continuing Education, Curriculum Development
McLachlan, Jeffrey E.; Wood, Vivienne – 1994
A modular system for undergraduate programs was implemented in three degree programs at Napier University in Scotland. This paper describes the degree course structure prior to 1992-93 and factors leading to change, including university response to government policy encouraging wider access to higher education. A rationale for modularization is…
Descriptors: Access to Education, Educational Change, Educational Policy, Flexible Scheduling
Peer reviewedHornby, Garry – British Journal of Special Education, 1990
Partnerships between local education authorities and higher education institutions are recommended for developing inservice training for British teachers of special educational needs students. A four-level training model is presented, comprising school-based training, a certificate course, a diploma course, and a master's degree in education…
Descriptors: College School Cooperation, Disabilities, Elementary Secondary Education, Flexible Scheduling
Langer, Philip – 1973
The University of Colorado developed a modular undergraduate educational psychology program. Its objective was to teach concepts critical to effective teaching in a manner consistent with the flexible scheduling of the new secondary teacher education program. Researchers isolated 12 basic topics and surveyed relevant literature. Some 27 modules…
Descriptors: Behavioral Objectives, Costs, Curriculum Design, Curriculum Development
