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Pritchard, Rosalind M. O. – Higher Education, 1992
The origins, ethos, academic organization, and funding basis of the first private universities in Germany (University of Witten/Herdecke) and Great Britain (University of Buckingham) are described and compared, and their roles within their respective higher education systems are discussed. The general value of nonstate universities is examined.…
Descriptors: Administrative Organization, Case Studies, Comparative Education, Educational History
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Pritchard, Rosalind M. O. – Oxford Review of Education, 1992
Reports observations of Germany's teacher education programs by an Irish teacher educator. Describes lessons on curriculum design and planning instruction. Contends that German teachers believe that education should develop self-confident, knowledgeable students who will be active participants in a democratic society. (CFR)
Descriptors: Comparative Education, Course Descriptions, Curriculum Design, Democratic Values
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Pritchard, Rosalind M. O. – Oxford Review of Education, 1993
Asserts that Europe is moving closer to political unity and the Single European Act will promote the professional mobility of teachers. Discusses attempts to introduce innovative models of teacher education likely to lead to greater equality within the teaching profession. (CFR)
Descriptors: Comparative Education, Democratic Values, Educational Change, Educational History