Monitoring the impact of education policy is a critical component of planning. Without an effective monitoring system, the achievements of policies cannot be evaluated nor can the cost-effectiveness of various strategies be estimated. Monitoring requires the establishment of good data bases that are served by good (computerized) data collection…

The reports from five countries participating at a seminar on teacher training in environmental education for Asia are compiled in this document. The objectives of the seminar were: (1) to familiarize teacher educators with the contents of the series of teacher training modules in environmental education prepared by the International Environmental…

In the third volume of this 10-volume report, 3 causal models of the school improvement process are presented and are used to identify outcomes of implementation and the factors influencing success. The first model predicts individual-level outcomes as a function of the magnitude of expected changes in instructional practice and the time spent on…

The instructional strategy for the promotion of mastery learning in Korean middle schools included educational diagnosis, compensatory programs, formative tests, remedial and enrichment programs, cooperative learning and summative tests. The Mastery Learning Project is seen as providing more systematic and massive innovation efforts in the…

Building on the accomplishments of the past, the schools of the future will be called upon to reach out in a range of new directions. (Editor)

Whether you have one or forty students who are not fluent in English, there are ways you can help them learn. (Editor)

In this literature review, the author discusses the impact of instructional technology on community college education; describes the various uses of learning resources centers, educational television, and educational research and development; and provides an extensive bibliography of documents, books, and monographs relating to instructional…

Dutch programs, courses, and policy for foreign student education are described. (DE)

The tendency of the present generation of students to not choose careers in pure science is examined. Causes for this phenomenon are examined and incentives are proposed to increase the interest in pure science. An increase in support of public service oriented scientific research is emphasized as the major incentive. (DE)

Lessons in women's studies that can be used in elementary schools to supplement social studies instruction are listed to present better women's contributions to society. (JR)

Nearly one-third of the European Community population of 320 million is involved daily with some form of education. The Community Education Action Programme celebrated its tenth anniversary in February 1986. The initial thrust was to increase mutual understanding and promote closer relations between the different education systems of member…

The development of human resources is discussed, with its long history in British Columbia noted. In January 1988, a feasibility study was undertaken to investigate establishing an independent center for human resources development (HRD). The six terms of reference for the study were: to determine the degree of interest in and support for a…

A survey of foster care workers and foster families in three rural Colorado counties identified needs for developing a foster care training program. The survey gathered information on the extent of current training, the importance of including foster parents and workers in a training program, types of training that should be used, and an…

Educational indicators or quality indicators are described. Many states are already using statewide indicators to assess school improvements and the impact of educational reforms. Indicators can basically be defined as statistics that assess desired outcomes, document improvements, and describe characteristics of educational systems. One…

In 1988 and early 1989, the Manhattan Institute for Policy Research sponsored a series of forums in New York and London focusing on an important new aspect of educational reform: the concept of parental choice. This article is drawn from the presentations made at these forums and is divided into four sections. In "The Problem," Chester…