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Trent, John H. – School Science and Mathematics, 1987
A survey was sent to state departments of education and colleges of education to ascertain perceptions on the adequacy of the preparation of junior high school mathematics teachers, recommendations for inservice programs, and the existence of a shortage of well-trained teachers. Results from each group are summarized separately. (MNS)
Descriptors: Educational Research, Junior High Schools, Mathematics Teachers, Schools of Education
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Smock, Richard; Menges, Robert – New Directions for Teaching and Learning, 1985
Establishing a program to help teaching assistants (TAs) become better teachers is discussed, including advantages/disadvantages of five possible organizational locations: individual course instructors, departments, colleges of education, other individual colleges, and a central administrative office. A mix of locations and criteria for assessing…
Descriptors: Departments, Educational Policy, Evaluation Criteria, Higher Education
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Pollack, June Salz – Academe, 1986
A growing bulge in the age distribution of California State University faculty and its potential effects on the status and distribution of full-time, part-time, tenured, and probationary appointments in the institution are examined. (MSE)
Descriptors: Age, College Faculty, Demography, Departments
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Jumper, Sidney R. – Journal of Geography in Higher Education, 1984
For a geography department to be successful, it must develop qualitatively superior images and relationships within the university. Aggressive participation by geographers is advocated in matters involving relationships with other disciplines, the university decision-making process, concerns of students, alumni and developmental activities, and…
Descriptors: Alumni Associations, Curriculum Development, Decision Making, Departments
Tschantz, Jennifer; Markowitz, Joy – 2003
This brief paper summarizes information collected from state education agencies concerning: (1) state-level special education data collected by gender; and (2) gender and special education issues identified as concerns. A section on the study's background notes that about two-thirds of students receiving special education services are boys,…
Descriptors: Data Collection, Disabilities, Disability Identification, Disproportionate Representation
Stark, Joan S.; Briggs, Charlotte L.; Rowland-Poplawski, Jean – 2000
This paper examines the role departmental chairs play in curriculum planning, who is chosen to lead the process, the behaviors used, and the complementary or conflicting roles played by other faculty members. Data for the analysis were drawn from interviews with 44 department chairs and 83 faculty in Carnegie classification institutions; these…
Descriptors: Academic Deans, Collegiality, Curriculum, Curriculum Development
Zook, George F. – Bureau of Education, Department of the Interior, 1922
On the basis of an extended conference composed of school superintendents and principals in June, 1918, the Arkansas State Board of Education issued, June 1, 1920, a preliminary outline of a course of study for high schools. This circular also contained certain standard requirements for approved high schools. Contained in the outline were the…
Descriptors: Superintendents, College Presidents, High Schools, Conferences (Gatherings)
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Educational Leadership, 1980
Excerpts from a study of curriculum laws and regulations and how they are perceived by teachers and administrators in the states of Texas, Illinois, Georgia, Pennsylvania, and California. (Author/MLF)
Descriptors: Administrator Attitudes, Educational Innovation, Educational Legislation, Elementary Secondary Education
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Mercer, Cecil D.; And Others – Learning Disability Quarterly, 1990
A survey of 51 state departments of education focused on learning disabilities definitions, identification criteria, and operationalization procedures. Results showed the continued impact of the 1977 federal definition and criteria. Findings are compared with those from a 1985 survey and discussed in terms of trends, prereferral interventions,…
Descriptors: Definitions, Educational Diagnosis, Educational Policy, Elementary Secondary Education
Bruss, Lyle R. – Educational Facility Planner, 1989
All state departments of education in the United States and Canada were surveyed in regard to their space recommendations for elementary and secondary schools. Survey results from 49 states and 5 provinces are categorized by 5 space types, with 28 room types; 3 grade levels; and 3 ranges of space. (MLF)
Descriptors: Architectural Programing, Educational Facilities Planning, Elementary Secondary Education, Facility Guidelines
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Garet, Michael S.; Mills, Virginia L. – Mathematics Teacher, 1995
Surveys of mathematics department chairpersons about changes in algebra instructional practices in response to the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics' Curriculum and Evaluation Standards showed wide variation across schools. Contains survey questions on practices in algebra and a bibliography of first-year algebra textbooks. (12…
Descriptors: Algebra, Department Heads, Educational Change, Educational Technology
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Siegfried, John J.; Bidani, Benu – Journal of Economic Education, 1992
Compares economics major programs located in liberal arts colleges with those in business schools. Includes hours, course requirements, class sizes, and student characteristics. Concludes that although the majority of economics major programs are located administratively in liberal arts colleges, location has little effect on the curriculum in…
Descriptors: Business Education, Colleges, Curriculum Evaluation, Degree Requirements
Chamberlain, Don; And Others – Business Officer, 1994
College administrators often overlook the valuable assistance than can be provided by the college internal audit unit as they implement principles of total quality management. This unit is in a good position to conduct performance audits of departments and programs, the results of which can provide meaningful information to assist in…
Descriptors: Accounting, College Administration, College Outcomes Assessment, Decision Making
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Ware, Mark E.; Benjamin, Ludy T., Jr. – Teaching of Psychology, 1991
Presents an annotated bibliography of works in hopes of stimulating interest in and promoting scholarly activity about teaching history of psychology. Organizes 56 articles into 3 categories: projects, perspectives, and evaluations. Argues there is a serious need for thorough evaluative research. Includes departmental histories, role playing,…
Descriptors: Departments, Educational History, Evaluation Criteria, Higher Education
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Little, David R. – Academic Medicine, 1992
A survey of 97 medical schools found 65 percent offer instruction in patient health education and 74 percent offer instruction in community health promotion. A number of departments participate, and diverse methods of instruction and evaluation are used. Respondents favored such instruction but identified time constraints as an obstacle.…
Descriptors: Curriculum Design, Departments, Health Education, Health Promotion
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