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Bruce, Maurice – 1968
The history of the Department of Extramural Studies of the University of Sheffield gives a concise but informative account of the early struggle of the establishment, and the partnership between the University and the Workers' Educational Association. Considerable attention goes to the day-release classes for miners, which began in 1952; and to…
Descriptors: Administrators, Educational Administration, Extension Education, History
Magee, Clare – Journal of Outdoor Education, 1977
Begun as a summer camp in 1961, Camp Tawingo operates year-round in the province of Ontario. This article discusses the Camp's history, development, philosophy, objectives, location, seasonal schedule, staff, and uses by schools and other groups. (NQ)
Descriptors: Camping, Educational Philosophy, Outdoor Education, Program Descriptions

Thompson, J. J. – Education in Chemistry, 1971
Descriptors: Chemistry, Comparative Education, Curriculum Design, International Education

Davis, Michael Dennis – Journal of Educational Research, 1976
Student teachers in an eight-week practicum gained as much teaching sophistication as those in a 16-week program. (MM)
Descriptors: Practicums, Program Length, Student Teachers, Student Teaching

Lefever, Karen H.; Atchison, Kathryn A.; McCauley, Kevin R.; Mito, Ronald D.; Engelhardt, Rita – Journal of Dental Education, 2003
A survey of dentists found that 48 percent supported a mandatory fifth year of dental training. Main reasons for support were the need for more instructional time and need for a transition year. Individual choice, no value in a fifth year, mentoring available elsewhere, and cost were cited in opposition. Differences existed among respondents who…
Descriptors: Dental Schools, Dentists, Graduate Surveys, Medical Education
Andrews, Paul; Sayers, Judy – Mathematics Teaching Incorporating Micromath, 2006
In this article, the authors compare texts, times, technologies, and trails in mathematics lessons in five European countries (Flanders, England, Finland, Hungary and Spain). They start by discussing the provision and use of textbooks. After this they discuss lesson lengths and their impact on learners. They consider the extent of technology…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Textbook Evaluation, Technology Integration, Comparative Education
Emery, Faye; Metcalfe, Janet – Universities UK, 2009
The last decade has seen increased interest in various aspects of the UK doctorate. This report brings together issues arising from national policy developments, the doctoral researcher cohort, the diversification of doctoral level provision in the UK and the development of the third cycle in the Bologna process. Through discussions with key…
Descriptors: Higher Education, Stakeholders, Graduates, Foreign Countries
Mabry, Theo N. – 1988
Alternative scheduling provides community colleges with a means to adapt to declining enrollments and fiscal exigencies, and to respond the demand for accountability to students. Strategies such as departing from traditional semester- or quarter-length courses and developing weekend programs have been implemented at certain institutions to…
Descriptors: Community Colleges, Cost Effectiveness, Program Costs, Program Length
Drake, George A. – Critique, 1973
The Colorado College Plan was designed to reconstitute the academic calendar so that student and faculty time would be used more productively. Courses are offered one at a time, rather than simultaneously, in nine blocks, each 3 1/2 weeks in length. The fall semester encompasses four of these blocks and the spring semester contains five. Each…
Descriptors: Curriculum Design, Educational Innovation, Educational Programs, Flexible Scheduling
Frazer, Gary W. – 1975
The Independent Study course at Waubonsee Community College is offered for two semester hours of credit, accumulative to a maximum of four semester hours. Students not completing their independent study project in one semester may receive an extension for an additional semester. Analysis of the records of 9l Independent Study enrollees in the…
Descriptors: Community Colleges, Independent Study, Program Evaluation, Program Length

Mitchell, Murray F.; Earls, Ruth Fairfield – Physical Educator, 1987
A study examining state-mandated time requirements for kindergarten through twelfth-grade physical education found a wide span, ranging from impressive commitments to dismally brief time allocations. About 60 percent of states had no guidelines or required fewer than 300 hours for the 13 years of schooling. (CB)
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Guidelines, Physical Education, Program Length
Evans, Rupert N. – Amer Vocat J, 1970
Questions the desirability of providing the same length of vocational education programs for able students and slow learners and of graduating students in one class rather than spacing training programs. (BC)
Descriptors: Flexible Progression, Individualized Programs, Pacing, Placement

Rayburn, L. Gayle; Rayburn, L. Michael – Journal of Education for Business, 1999
Business students (n=112) who took either an eight-week or 16-week class were compared on grade point average, completion of multiple-choice homework questions, and test scores. Students in the longer class performed better overall and on the test. Those who consistently completed homework performed better regardless of class length. (SK)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Business Administration Education, Higher Education, Homework
Tom, Alan R. – 1986
Highlighted in this paper are several hidden costs entailed by mandating that all teachers be prepared through 5 or 6 years of teacher education, with the professional part of that preparation occurring at the graduate level. Four areas where mandating extended preparation may lead to hidden costs are identified: (1) encouraging a focus on…
Descriptors: Graduate Study, Higher Education, Preservice Teacher Education, Program Costs
Carnegie Commission on Higher Education , Berkeley, CA. – 1971
Proposals in this report would result in greater freedom and flexibility in higher education at less costs and with no loss in quality. The Commission recommends that time required to earn degrees be shortened; that more rewarding alternatives to college be available to youth; and that more opportunities be provided for students to assess…
Descriptors: Costs, Degrees (Academic), Educational Change, Educational Finance