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De Jager, Henk; van der Loo, Frans – Journal of Environmental Education, 1990
The Dutch project on environmental education, which features decision making on environmental issues within its teaching materials, is described. The results of research done on teaching units entitled "Meat" and "Fuel" are outlined. (CW)
Descriptors: Decision Making, Decision Making Skills, Environmental Education, Foreign Countries
DeFries, Ruth S., Ed.; Malone, Thomas F., Ed. – 1989
This volume of papers includes 21 of the 38 presentations given at the Forum on Global Change and Our Common Future. The objectives of the forum were threefold: (1) to present to the public a balanced and authoritative view of the wide range of global change issues, including the science of the earth system, the impacts of global change on…
Descriptors: Conservation (Environment), Decision Making, Earth Science, Educational Change
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Hart, E. P.; Robottom, I. M. – Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 1990
Examined is the program and professional development process that has characterized past and current science curriculum reform efforts. Illustrated are fundamental educational reform problems. Discussed is the importance of teacher involvement in educational decision making. (KR)
Descriptors: Curriculum Design, Curriculum Development, Decision Making, Educational Improvement
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Kyle, William C.; And Others – Science and Children, 1988
Reports on the progress of the "Science Through Discovery" program of the Richardson (Texas) Independent School District. Results of a study into the program indicate that students have improved their attitudes about science, as well as their decision-making skills regarding technological issues. (TW)
Descriptors: Decision Making, Elementary Education, Elementary School Science, Process Education
Delors, Jacques – 1993
In this speech to the members of the general conference of UNESCO, the chairman of the International Commission on Education for the Twenty-First Century describes the progress of the Commission's work. The chairman discusses education and the challenges of the world as it enters the 21st century. Changes mentioned include the rapid pace of…
Descriptors: Decision Making, Economic Development, Educational Planning, Elementary Secondary Education