The first section of this monograph describes research trends and major issues in the arts education field, such as: (1) some of the major arts education advocacy pieces; (2) current policy and practices in arts education; (3) current trends in arts education research; and (4) building a case statement for arts education based on research. The…

The process of how innovations develop from ideas and as responses to needs within a middle-school setting is the focus of this study. The dynamics of influence and leadership behavior that contribute to two schoolwide innovations are examined. The study findings highlight the importance of strategic thinking and of the creation of integrating…

Nonformal education is explored in the context of development in order to provide researchers with fundamental tools for selecting nonformal educational activities that can provide a framework for analysis. Criteria that can be used to determine nonformal educational activities are identified; development as the setting of nonformal education is…

Periodically, over a period of 20 years, the state of Oregon has drafted and discarded various definitions of basic education. As a result of House Bill 2132, the Oregon State Board of Education responded to the call to define by rule a basic education program to be available to all elementary and secondary students in public schools. This report…

This document is the final report of a Regional Consultation Meeting (RCM) on the Asia Pacific Programme of Educational Innovation for Development (APEID), a mechanism developed by UNESCO to bring about regional cooperation in education in Asia and the Pacific. This RCM was attended by 55 participants, resource persons, and observers from…

This report by the Danish Ministry of Education begins with an outline of the Danish education system. The report generally discusses primary and lower secondary education, general upper secondary education, vocational education, and higher education before beginning more in-depth reports. The education system is undergoing constant changes due to…

The Pan-African Conference on Education was organized by the World Confederation of Organisations of the Teaching Profession, with the cooperation of UNESCO and many other groups. The conference invited representatives of teacher organizations and education ministries in both English- and French-speaking African countries. Of the 26 African…

The North York Board Of Education in Willowdale, Ontario surveyed the use of Canadian materials in its schools and came up with a few suggestions. (Editor/RK)

An address summarizing the content of a workshop of the Association of African Universities in Accra, July 1972. The African University is defined in terms of its objectives for the 1970s including its role in the society, the development of indigenous staff, its relationship to Government, and research and development. [Resume in French…

In light of the need for agricultural specialists in Africa the author analyzes various models for graduate agricultural education in relationship to the stages of development of the agricultural industry and discusses several means of insuring standards: entry qualifications, integration of course work into the program, staffing, and laboratory…

Educational gains made by Cuban women since the revolution are described. (DE)

The educational history and curriculum of England's new universities are described. (DE)

The organization and weekly class schedule of the newly reformed French educational system is described. (DE)

Various instructional delivery systems (technology centered and people centered) are identified that might function to serve the educational needs of Oregonians in the 1980's (e.g. dial access systems and consortia). Perspectives and priorities are discussed and recommendations made to the Educational Coordinating Council of Oregon State…

School teachers can effectively aid adult education programs in developing nations if they, or a staff member, have some training in adult education. (AG)