There is an ever-growing amount of information that must be covered in Intermediate Accounting courses. Due to recent accounting standards and the implementation of IFRS this trend is likely to continue. This report incorporates the results of a recent survey to examine the trend of spending more course time to cover this additional material.…

The study investigated the importance of two elements in the process of syllabus design (ends / means specifications, program implementation) in the faculty of Islamic and Arabic studies, Nile Valley University, designed in 1995. Results indicate that the ends/means specifications stage is used to present the general aims and the objective of each…

Assessing student attainment in the major field of study is increasingly important to employers and accrediting bodies alike. Construction and manufacturing firms do not like engineers who design faulty bridges and airplanes. Marketing firms want to hire students who understand the difference between a niche market and a global market. School…

A survey of U.S. accredited library school programs reveals that many have followed the trend of other educational programs in dropping the foreign language requirement. Suggests that there is still the need for foreign language background among librarians but that the responsibility should be placed on the individual. (Author)

This resolution of the Council of Europe states a principle of equivalence based on the comparability of final qualifications that give access to identical fields of activity rather than on detailed comparability in training requirements. (JH)

Argues that institutions that attempt to make it easy for disadvantaged students through (manipulation of graduation requirements by granting credit for remedial courses) are actually restricting the intellectual growth and maturity of these students.'' (Author/AL)

The author describes the Ethical Orientation Program that is required for all students at the University of the City of Manila. He gives reasons for the requirement or moral instruction and describes an interview with the promotor of the program. (MS)

The purpose of Adult Basic Education (ABE) articulation is to ensure learners have access to quality courses, receive appropriate credits and are able to transfer easily among publicly-funded colleges, university colleges, universities and institutes in British Columbia. Articulation also involves liaison with the school system's ABE programs to…

This handbook is designed to help teacher education students as they learn about the teaching profession and their responsibilities as a student taking teacher preparation course work. It is hoped that the handbook helps them to avoid delays and roadblocks in the pursuit of their goal to become a certified teacher. Since there are several degree…

In both purpose and practice, general education in American higher education has experienced several recurring debates and national revivals. In a world with constantly evolving technology, students need a strong general education to be flexible and adaptable to the changes of the world. General education is an important component and requirement…