This 13-chapter book is the product of 2 years of research undertaken as part of a 25-country science study. To provide a context for understanding science education as it has developed in Canada, the book traces educational policies and practices from pre-confederation times to the present. It explains how Canada's colonial beginnings and…

Students entering the new millennium will encounter challenges not known a decade ago. They must be equipped with skills that enable them to think for themselves, and be self-initiating, self-modifying, and self-directing. They will require skills that cannot be gained by learning content alone. Students must anticipate future challenges and…

This paper is based on the researcher's experiences as a graduate student, a senior academic teaching and auditing graduate classes. He has engaged in teaching and research at 31 universities. In his over 35 years of experience, he has developed some of the most effective graduate courses, attracting students from 30 overseas countries. Courses…

The second of two volumes on research undertaken to enhance the ability of superintendents in public school districts without vocational directors to administer vocational programs effectively, this document is an indepth look at the study, which is overviewed in volume I. The beginning chapters present background material on the purpose and need…

Involving 195 vocational, technical, and adult education (VTAE) personnel from Wisconsin's 16 VTAE districts, this study was designed to identify the teaching competencies needed by beginning VTAE teachers and to recommend alternative delivery systems for obtaining professional competencies necessary for VTAE certification. With plans to provide a…

During the academic years 1975-76 and 1976-77 the Lilly Endowment provided funds for 13 internships and the Associated Colleges of Indiana provided support for another intern. The interns were placed at cooperating institutions that agreed to provide various specified experiences under the direction of mentors, in return for the interns' services.…

Although over 40 percent of college students in southern states receive their bachelor's degrees in liberal arts fields, the demand for those graduates in the job market is increasing at a slow rate. Colleges and universities can assist students with career development, integrating career and liberal education. Several approaches are currently…

Opening addresses, conference papers, and summaries of group discussions are contained in these proceedings. Papers include: challenges for higher education in southeast Asia (Makaminan Makagiansar); higher education in Asian countries today (Gwee Yee Hean); changing profiles of university students in southeast Asia (Nuanper Wichiarajote); a…

In addition to describing the traditional college curriculum and comparing historical moments in curriculum change in America, this history defines other historic dimensions: prescription versus free choice, general versus specialized education, elite versus egalitarian education, mass versus individualized instruction, autocratic versus…

The main purpose of this report is to help improve the management, development, and implementation of one of the major innovations in the field of education in the last few decades, namely the use of computer facilities in education. Based on an investigation of relevant literature and upon the answers to an international questionnaire, it has…

Presented is a detailed study of National Science Foundation (NSF) programs in pre-college science education. The development of policies and operational procedures are traced over the past quarter century and their impact on management practice analyzed. The report is presented in two parts: Volume 1, the findings and recommendations, and Volume…

This journal contains four articles about education in Indonesia, Nepal, Pakistan, and Thailand; reviews of five recent publications and studies; and an annotated bibliography of six documents on education in Asia. The first article reviews the history, weaknesses, and recent developments of curriculum in Indonesia. A short article describes…

This resource book for Vermont teachers is intended to help elementary and secondary level students learn about the law and the legal system. Section I, Resources for Teachers, contains sample objectives and provides outlines of law programs for achieving these goals. Section I also contains descriptions of teaching methods, a list of resource…

Goals, objectives, and sample units used during Phase II of a career development project conducted by the Central Kansas Area Vocational Technical School (CKAVTS) Administrative Center to demonstrate the integration of career development in the classroom are contained in this resource handbook for grades K-12. The materials were developed by…

Although the development of new models is essential to the improvement of teacher preparation programs, the California system of accreditation of teacher education programs seems to hinder innovative program development and evaluation. External assessment in California is based on a discrepancy model which works best when applied to static…