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Peer reviewedSchibeci, R. A. – Bulletin of Science, Technology and Society, 1990
Reported are some data on both knowledge and perception of science and technology from a sample of adults in Perth, Western Australia. The results are compared to those of the United Kingdom. Included are the sampling and survey procedure, sample questions, results, and the discussion. (KR)
Descriptors: College Science, Foreign Countries, Higher Education, Perception
Peer reviewedPowell, J. P.; Cracknell, G. – Research in Science and Technological Education, 1987
Studies the interviews of 24 professional scientists to seek their views on the long range effects of their initial training. Analyzes the interviews for content, teaching, and types of learning experience. Concludes with a discussion of the implications of the findings for science education. Argues for a reduction in content. (CW)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, College Faculty, College Science, Foreign Countries
Peer reviewedKirby, M. D. – Australian Library Journal, 1986
Reviews several issues facing public libraries, including the impact of information technology and its effect on traditional library services, the need to select library administrators who are comfortable with the technology, and the need for lay bodies that oversee library services to be aware of the complexity of the situation. (Author/CLB)
Descriptors: Access to Information, Change Strategies, Developed Nations, Federal Legislation
Download full textJohnston, Jayne E.; Rennie, Leonie J. – 1990
In the mid to late 1980s, observers of education in Western Australia witnessed considerable educational change. Following an inquiry into education in Western Australia (Beazley, 1984), several major changes were made in secondary school curricula, procedures of assessment, and methods of certification. This paper explores some of the…
Descriptors: Career Choice, Course Selection (Students), Educational Change, Educational Trends
