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Kanyal, Mallika – Management in Education, 2014
The article argues for the participation and involvement of students in developing learning spaces within higher education. In early childhood education there is a strong emphasis upon rights, democracy and planning learning through listening to young children. Taking inspiration from this, the study explores the use of participatory approaches in…
Descriptors: Early Childhood Education, Student Participation, Higher Education, Learning Resources Centers
Macnab, Sharon; Boag, Jillian; Peacock, Alan – Primary Science Review, 2006
This article presents an interview with Sharon Macnab and Jillian Boag of Glasgow Science Centre, who discuss the work of their centre and the Scottish Science Centres network. The Scottish Science Centre is a network of four science centres across Scotland: (1) Glasgow Science Centre in Edinburgh; (2) Our Dynamic Earth in Edinburgh; (3) Sensation…
Descriptors: Science Activities, Science Course Improvement Projects, Program Descriptions, Interviews
Bookmark, 1992
This issue contains 21 articles discussing library-sponsored literacy programs, tutoring and programming techniques, and state and national efforts. The articles include: (1) "Beyond Decoding: Literacy and Libraries--Introduction" (Amy Spaulding); (2) "Libraries: Natural Centers for Literacy" (Jacqueline Cook); (3) "Kids…
Descriptors: Adult Reading Programs, Adult Students, Learning Resources Centers, Library Extension
Ogunsheye, F. Adetowun – 1982
This paper describes the problems, services, and role of school libraries and media centers in the developing countries, and an experimental research project at the Abadina Media Resource Center (AMRC) in Nigeria. Six problems facing developing countries in the provision of school media services are discussed. An overview of the present state of…
Descriptors: Developing Nations, Elementary Secondary Education, Guidelines, Learning Resources Centers
Cook, Beth; Truett, Carol – Media and Methods, 1984
Discusses 13 roles or services proposed by Costa and Costa in "A Micro Handbook for Small Libraries and Media Centers" (1983) that media specialists should consider in relation to educational computing. Current applications of microcomputers by media specialists in a public school and a private school in Hawaii are described. (MBR)
Descriptors: Computer Literacy, Computer Oriented Programs, Elementary Secondary Education, Information Dissemination
Wakshul, Barbra – Winds of Change, 1996
Quanah Crossland Stamps, assistant administrator of the Small Business Administration, describes a pilot program establishing 17 reservation-based Tribal Business Information Centers (TBICs) in North Dakota, South Dakota, Montana, Wyoming, and the Navajo Nation. Managed by tribal colleges, TBICs offer business workshops, access to computer…
Descriptors: American Indian Reservations, American Indians, Business Administration, Cooperative Programs
Winnipeg School Div. Number 1, Manitoba (Canada). – 1991
This 1991 edition of the handbook for Winnipeg School Division Number 1 school library media programs presents detailed program guidelines, objectives, philosophies, and goals in five major sections: (1) Library Policy and Practices (statement of the division's educational philosophy and goals, philosophy and goals of the division's library…
Descriptors: Course Integrated Library Instruction, Elementary Secondary Education, Evaluation Methods, Foreign Countries
Kafudji, Rita; And Others – 1995
A portion of an Indonesian educational development project, designed to enhance university science lecturers' access to materials and assessed from three perspectives. The program involves the development of a Self-Access Resource Center (SARC) at the English Language Training Center, Cenderawasih University, Manokwari. The project aims to provide…
Descriptors: Access to Education, College Second Language Programs, Developing Nations, Educational Assessment
Brennan, Mary Alice – 1992
This digest highlights the findings of an extensive review and analysis of the literature related to the role of libraries in education. The review was undertaken to demonstrate the critical role libraries can play in meeting the six National Education Goals adopted in 1990 by the President and the governors of the United States. The goals, which…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Adult Education, Career Exploration, Computer Networks