This study, commissioned by the Education Endowment Foundation (EEF), is designed to review current evidence on the most effective ways in which employers can support schools to improve pupil educational and economic outcomes. It is a study in three parts. It aims, first, to conceptualise employer engagement in education as a strategic tool,…

This policy profile on education in the Netherlands is part of the new Education Policy Outlook series, which presents comparative analysis of education policies and reforms across The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) countries. Building on the substantial comparative and sectorial policy knowledge base available…

A short, concise summary of the geography of the Netherlands is presented in this document. The introduction describes the country's governmental forms, physical location, provinces, population, and history. Geographic coverage includes: (1) the high and low Netherlands; (2) the struggle against flooding and land reclamation; (3) the polders, or…

This study, part of a larger research project on political socialization in Europe, examines the role of educational materials in informing individuals in the Netherlands about the political system of the European Community. The report covers five topics: (1) educational materials; (2) educational materials in an ends-means model of formal…

In 1988, the Dutch Parliament adopted a motion that must result in an improvement of quality and in the integration of environmental studies in education for the 5 to 16 age group within the next few years. Within the scope of basic education, certain committees received a commission from the minister of education to pay explicit attention to…

Teachers from The Netherland's 26 higher technical colleges in need of a teaching qualification (called an "informatica") were able to obtain it by in-service training, organized and offered by universities. Types of courses offered and policy describing information technology activities to be developed in the country by 1989 are…

The Advisory Committee for Education and Information Technology (AEIT) was created to advise the Dutch government in the development of a policy for implementing information technology in education nationwide. AEIT's findings are summarized, focusing on information technology in compulsory education and in vocational education programs. (JN)

This study assessed the achievement of 14/15 year-old pupils related to technology. The total mean score for the boys was significantly higher than that of the girls. Father's education was significantly related to achievement. (Author/CW)

In 1982 the Netherlands National Institute for Curriculum Development (SLO), with the support of Parliament, devised the framework for the Development Education Project (EPOS). This project concerns a national development education network, which is to be supported for a new period, 1986 to 1991. EPOS is comprised of national organizations,…

This teaching guide gives a brief overview of The Netherlands during Johannes Vermeer's career and describes and discusses his painting "The Girl in the Red Hat." The guide presents illustrations of four of Vermeer's paintings. It suggests activities for elementary school, middle school, and high school. (BT)

Discusses contributions to the sciences by women. Contends that, even though women were excluded from higher education in the nineteenth century, they participated in noninstitutional forms of higher learning. Describes encyclopedias developed by women during this period that indicate a high level of science understanding. (CFR)

An assessment of the status of environmental education and perspectives on its future direction are presented in this report of the Netherlands' Commission on Environmental Education (CEE). Viewpoints and analyses are offered for the purpose of stimulating discussions and providing recommendations for the development of environmental education.…

This article examines the effects of a secondary school mathematics curriculum. This curriculum has been developed by the Dutch National Institute for Curriculum Development (SLO). There are differences in how this curriculum is implemented in the classroom. There are striking differences in the learning results at pupil, class and school levels.…

The need and impacts of technology are addressed in this report from the Netherlands. The position is stated that technology should be made a part of general education because of its growing influence on politics, social relations, and the economy. Topics addressed include: (1) the need for technology as an element of general education (outlining…

Investigated what abilities and objectives can be measured on practical tests. Results suggest that these tests be composed of separate parts which measure the ability to perform an experiment and the ability to interpret and analyze an experiment. A brief description of the Dutch school system is included. (JN)