Examines the relationship between the state and education in Portugal during periods of modernization, dictatorship, revolution, and democratization from 1926-81. Discusses the role of education, problems faced by education and other ideological systems, and the relationship between education and national development in each historical period. (SV)

A research project analyzed statements about education's contribution to development as a justification for external assistance to education in developing countries by comparing the perspectives of Finnish governmental and public documents and the international perspective in United Nations documents. Differences and parallels in the points of…

The integration of academic libraries and computing centers is being contemplated and implemented at universities and colleges in North America and elsewhere. This trend is examined, particularly as it applies to smaller, primarily undergraduate institutions. Differences, similarities, and models of convergence, as well as data from site visits…

Describes the evolution of technological education in the Canadian province of Ontario, in five of seven areas (the remaining two are discussed in an article to follow): (1) technology and technological education; (2) historical foundations; (3) catalysts for change in the 1980s; (4) precursors to current curriculum offerings; and (5) technology…

Seeks faculty's understanding of and support for the Work Keys System, which is designed to determine the level of skill required for an occupation, assess the level of a skill of a prospective employee, and compare the skills requirements against the skills possessed. Describes how Work Keys supports various educational philosophies and Knowles'…

A memorial lecture for Sister Lauretta McCusker of Rosary College, this paper reflects on the history of the institution, where she was a professor in the Master of Arts in Library Science program, and offers thoughts on the future of education for the library and information professions. (Author/AEF)

Reviews the historical background and current trends of library- and information science-education in Japan. Analyzes the various types of curriculum and the teaching staff of these institutions, while identifying factors influencing library and information-science education. Mentions present issues of the education system and discusses future…

Outlines 50 years of evolutions in higher education to demonstrate changes in methodology, curriculum, and campus life. States that the most important "change" in higher education is the college's goal to transform lives. (VWC)

Discusses the role of the Learning Partnerships Specialist (LPS) whose primary role is to increase children's capacities for learning and achievement by and through greater family and community involvement in education. Outlines the training plan for Learning Partnerships Specialists which is being introduced as a legislative proposal. Side bar…

Explores the significance of concept mapping for education and curriculum development. Discusses two main streams in curriculum paradigms and important processes, and the functions which concept mapping can have in education and curriculum development. Examines why students in educational institutions don't yet make systematic use of concept maps,…

Reform-minded educators should examine business and medical models to construct a viable, research-based framework to validate proposed curricular programs before implementing them. Pursuing a reliable research base for math reform, several superintendents convinced the International Association for the Evaluation of Educational Achievement to let…

Suggests areas to improve technology-based education for the 21st century. Discusses training in colleges and universities, training through staff development, restructuring with technology, allowing time for extending teachers' knowledge base, and obstacles to technology training. (AEF)

Educational reforms in Russia since 1990 have positive as well as negative aspects. Economic decline that followed the severing of ties among the former republics and regions of Russia itself place severe limitations on the pace and content of reform. The most important developments are the possibility of choice in education and independence of…

Examines experiences of Caribbean countries striving to achieve quality in early childhood development programs. Reviews dimensions of quality in early childhood programs intended to meet developing children's needs; discusses factors affecting program quality in the region; considers issues of quality within different cultural, social, and…

Discusses findings of the U.S. Congress' Web-Based Education Commission that examined how the Internet is being used to enhance learning opportunities for students. Addresses each of the seven areas in which the Commission suggested there is a strong need for action: broadband access; professional development; research and development; quality of…