Curriculum development has long been regarded as a central pillar in the architecture of educational effectiveness; however, this theme has been largely overlooked in the unique context of foundation years in higher education, with research on transnational programmes in China focusing on the point of view of the foreign institutions. In this…

This article chronicles the experiences of four New Zealand kindergarten teachers who, between 1932 and 1937, were individually awarded Carnegie Corporation of New York Travel Fellowships to undertake an academic year of advanced study at the progressive Teachers College at Columbia University in New York and to visit educational provisions in…

A look at the current status of copyright laws for news stories in Great Britain. (HB)

Based on his participation in two collegiate debate tours of Great Britain, the author reexamines the philosophies and types of British debate activities, offers recommendations for the SCA international debate program, and considers implications of the British system for American debate. (PD)

In this historical view of the 19th century British initiatives to learn about Continental education methods and problems, the author challenges present-day educationists to reestablish that initiative and enthusiasm, cut off by World War I, so that today more than strictly comparative data can be shared in European education. (JH)

Reviews experiences of countries with programs to legalize undocumented aliens. The countries had the following in common: (1) concern about the impact on the labor market, less concern about cultural and political issues; (2) educational programs for the citizenry; and (3) publicizing the contributions already made by these aliens. (VM)

An analysis of the way international comparative research is conducted highlights the limits and contradictions of exchange procedures and mechanisms between science, decision making, and policy implementation while emphasizing the importance of a comparative approach for apprenticeship. (Author/JOW)

Reviews the underlying assumptions and results of a British project concerned with the transfer and redevelopment of a self-instructional teacher education microcourse developed in the United States. (Author/LS)

Discusses various topics related to international aspects of environmental education (EE). These topics include international EE goals, conservation education, current school practices, EE in Great Britain, and others. (JN)

Reports on an international program involving a bilingual summer school program for the elderly. Curriculum topics included aspects of British and French cultural and social life, the role of grandparents, self-help, and health maintenance. Topics were taught via lecture/discussion, tourist visits, and physical/recreative activities. (CT)

The collection presents six articles giving international perspectives on learning disabled (LD) adults. G. Gray begins with an analysis of "Vocational Guidance for Dyslexic School Leavers and Adults in Great Britain," in which he notes coping strategies to be used in the workplace and describes the evolution of societal attitudes to LD…

This issue, number 40 in the series, is divided into two sections: (1) science activities in Britain, and (2) overseas and international activities. Presented in a newsletter format, numerous topics of interest to secondary school science and mathematics educators pertaining to British education are presented. Included are announcements for…

This issue is divided into three sections: (1) Activities in Britain; (2) Publications; and (3) Overseas and International Activities. Numerous topics of interest to secondary school science and mathematics educators pertaining to British education are presented. Included are reports on science education meetings, mathematics tests, science…

This issue, number 28 in the series, is divided into the sections of: (1) British science activities, (2) Overseas science activities, and (3) International science activities. Presented in a newsletter format, numerous topics of interest to secondary school science and mathematics educators pertaining to British education are presented. Reports…