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Download full textDixon, Stella – 1995
This document analyzes the inspection reports of the five further education (FE) colleges in Britain that have achieved a grade of 1 for quality assurance (QA), identifies key lessons for the improvement of programs in other FE colleges, and refers to helpful FE publications. The five colleges consisted of two general FE colleges, one sixth-form…
Descriptors: Educational Improvement, Educational Quality, Foreign Countries, Postsecondary Education
Neylon, Kevin; And Others – 1988
The TAFE (Technical and Further Education) National Centre for Research and Development conducted a survey to determine industry needs for quality training in Australia. Interviews were conducted with managers in manufacturing and tourism/hospitality companies throughout Australia, especially with firms with a high reputation. Interview forms were…
Descriptors: Educational Needs, Foreign Countries, Hospitality Occupations, Job Skills
Spikes, Kenneth D. – 1989
A study investigated the value of professional certification within the context of Massachusetts manufacturing companies with reported sales of at least $10 million but no more than $25 million. The specific certification evaluated was that of Certified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM) as awarded by the American Production and…
Descriptors: Certification, Credentials, Employer Attitudes, Manufacturing
Navaratnam, K. K.; Mountney, Peter – 1992
In an internationally competitive training environment, implementation of Total Quality Management (TQM) in vocational education can provide a comparative advantage in preparing the type of work force required for micro and macro economic reforms. The concept of TQM can be used as a management tool to improve the standards of vocational training.…
Descriptors: Educational Administration, Educational Planning, Educational Quality, Foreign Countries
Bragg, Debra D., Ed. – 1992
This document describes six different approaches to outcomes assessments, approaches that are named in the titles of chapters 2 through 7. The chapters and authors are as follows: "Perspectives on Assessment Policy and Practice" (Bragg, Harmon); "Total Quality Management" (Bragg); "Assessing Student Success" (Harmon);…
Descriptors: Accountability, Concept Mapping, Educational Quality, Higher Education
Hall, William C., Ed. – 1993
This collection of articles of international appeal on the future of vocational and technical education and training begins with an introduction by William Hall and includes the following papers: "New Vocationalism in the United States: Potential Problems and Outlook" (Benson); "Learning within a Work Context: Training Concepts,…
Descriptors: Competency Based Education, Education Work Relationship, Educational Assessment, Educational Change
Office for Standards in Education, London (England). – 1994
The adult continuing education (ACE) programs provided under contract with the Gloucestershire (England) Adult Continuing Education Service were evaluated in January-February 1994. An evaluation team visited more than 60 venues, including main sites and a wide range of village halls, family centers, women's institute halls, and other outreach…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Adult Programs, Continuing Education, Curriculum
Advanced Technology, Inc., McLean, VA. – 1982
Alternative management procedures are recommended that may lower the rate and magnitude of errors in the award of the Basic Educational Opportunity Grants (BEOGs), or Pell Grants. The recommendations are part of the BEOG quality control project and are based on a review of current (1980-1981) levels, distribution, and significance of error in the…
Descriptors: Accountability, Change Strategies, College Students, Confidential Records
Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development, Paris (France). – 2002
Denmark's career guidance system and policies were evaluated. The review team met with policymakers and guidance practitioners in the public and private sectors, analyzed data from a national questionnaire, and reviewed pertinent documentation. The evaluation focused on the following areas: coordinating mechanisms; the role of Denmark's National…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Adult Programs, Career Education, Career Guidance
Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development, Paris (France). – 2002
Germany's career guidance system and policies were evaluated. Data were collected through meetings with policymakers and guidance practitioners in the public and private sectors, an analysis of data from a national questionnaire, and a review of pertinent documentation. The evaluation focused on the following areas: reviewing the role of Germany's…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Adult Programs, Agency Role, Career Education
