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Servatamorn, Sirmsree – 1977
The history of educational development in Thailand shows a transition from early concern for religious and moral training toward the present emphasis on the practical development of individuals and society. Thai culture may have originated in Mongolia and has been strongly affected by its present cultural neighbors, Malaya, Cambodia, Laos, Burma,…
Descriptors: Administrative Organization, Asian History, Educational Change, Educational History
Odegaard, Charles E. – 1979
Federal policies and contracts relating to Area Health Education Centers are examined. The evolution of federal programs in the health field is traced, including a discussion of the Carnegie Commission's special reports, the Comprehensive Health Manpower Training Act of 1971, and subsequent amendments to the Act. A detailed outline of the…
Descriptors: Colleges, Delivery Systems, Financial Support, Government Role
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Van Vaek, Gilbert; Van daele, Henk – European Journal of Education, 1979
The development of postsecondary technical engineering education in Belgium is traced. Problems that are discussed include: the proliferation of engineering schools, government role, industry school relationship, and the maintenance of high quality engineering programs. (BH)
Descriptors: Educational Assessment, Educational Demand, Educational History, Educational Objectives
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Leitner, Erich – European Journal of Education, 1979
Austrian higher education is described with specific reference to the organization and study reforms that Austrian universities have undergone. The increasing number of Austrian students may require continuing reform of the higher education system and the future outlook is discussed. (BH)
Descriptors: Change Strategies, Educational Change, Educational Demand, Educational Finance
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Neave, Guy; Cowper, Henry – European Journal of Education, 1979
The development of the Scottish higher education system over the past century is reviewed. Institutional and administrative structures, growth patterns, and problems that face higher education in Scotland are examined with specific reference to its relationship with higher education throughout the United Kingdom. (BH)
Descriptors: College Administration, Colleges, Comparative Education, Educational History
Mayer, Shoshana Ben-Tsvi – 1976
The Palestinian Jewish educational system grew out of urban schools established in the 1800s through the philanthropic efforts of the European Jewish communities and out of rural schools established at Kibbutzim from the turn of the century. Standards were set first by a Teachers' Association, then by the worldwide Zionist Organization, and…
Descriptors: Educational Change, Educational History, Elementary Secondary Education, Equal Education
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Crausaz, Roselyne – European Journal of Education, 1979
The structure of higher education in Switzerland is outlined and the roles of the universities, higher technical schools, and social schools are described. Also addressed are: research and higher education, the labor market, student characteristics, and the future outlook for Swiss higher education. (BH)
Descriptors: Educational Change, Educational Finance, Educational History, Educational Policy
Chancellor, John; Williams, Chester S. – Office of Education, United States Department of the Interior, 1937
Adults cannot be induced to go "back" to school but they can be assisted in continuing their education. The school, the university, forums, discussion groups, libraries, newspapers, magazines, the radio, and the motion pictures all have roles to play in making education a continuing process for adults. The public forum demonstrations,…
Descriptors: Discussion Groups, Citizenship Education, Civics, Adult Education
Studebaker, J. W.; Williams, C. S. – Office of Education, United States Department of the Interior, 1936
This bulletin has been prepared in response to many hundreds of requests for information about public affairs forums. It is impossible in such limited space to give a comprehensive description of the forum method of adult civic education or its application in various parts of the country. However, the authors have tried to include in the bulletin…
Descriptors: Civics, Program Administration, National Programs, Role of Education
Studebaker, J. W.; Williams, Chester S. – US Office of Education, Federal Security Agency, 1939
Plans and programs come in response to need. Citizens of our democracy have need of greater opportunities for truth-seeking under competent guidance. The people are hungry for increased understanding of the problems which beset them and their communities. They have a right to expect their institutions of education to give them help in their study…
Descriptors: Educational History, Guides, Federal Aid, Federal Programs