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Discourse, Teacher Identity, and the Implementation of Daily Physical Activity
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Robinson, Daniel B.; Melnychuk, Nancy E. – Alberta Journal of Educational Research, 2008
The intent of this article is to generate thought and discussion about Alberta Education's Daily Physical Activity (DPA) initiative. Compelling reasons as to why the implementation process may be considered problematic are presented as the role and influence of institutional discourse in the implementation of new programming is explored. Through a…
Descriptors: Physical Education, Physical Activities, Foreign Countries, Physical Education Teachers
The Importance of the Board-President Relationship in Three Community Colleges.
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Levin, John S. – Canadian Journal of Higher Education, 1991
Qualitative-interpretive research methods were used to examine the board-president relationship in three British Columbia (Canada) community colleges. Five major reasons for which the relationship is important emerged: board and administrator influence in both the campus and external communities; value compatibility; self-images; and reflection of…
Descriptors: Administrator Attitudes, Attitudes, Board Administrator Relationship, Case Studies
The Role of the School Library in Resource-Based Learning. SSTA Research in Brief.
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Hambleton, Alixe E.; Wilkinson, John P. – 1994
Curriculum reform across Canada resulted in a new commitment to resource-based learning. Not only is the provision of resources important but also the development and implementation of resource-based programs, which are initiated by teacher-librarians and planned cooperatively with classroom teachers. This study addresses the relationship between…
Descriptors: Educational Strategies, Elementary Secondary Education, Foreign Countries, Learning Resources Centers
Changes and Challenges in Canadian Dental Faculties.
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Clark, D. Christopher; And Others – Journal of Dental Education, 1992
A survey of 254 Canadian dental faculty investigated changing career interests, sources of satisfaction, and professional development needs. Results indicate desire to adjust time allocation among research, teaching, and administration; satisfaction with recognition for teaching; and discontent over differential status among teachers, clinicians,…
Descriptors: Career Development, Dental Schools, Educational Change, Educational Trends
Confronting the Stereotypes: Kindergarten to Grade 4. Volume I.
Kirk, Lynn; And Others – 1985
This handbook explores ways of creating unbiased educational experiences for students in non-stereotyped learning environments for kindergarten to grade 4. An examination is made of the sexual, racial, and cultural biases displayed by textbooks and curricula currently in use, with suggestions offered on how to present these materials in an…
Descriptors: Class Activities, Curriculum Evaluation, Elementary Education, Ethnic Bias
Confronting the Stereotypes: Grades 5-8. Volume II.
Kirk, Lynn; And Others – 1985
This handbook explores ways of creating unbiased educational experiences for students in non-stereotyped learning environments for grades 5-8. An examination is made of the sexual, racial, and cultural biases displayed by textbooks and curricula currently in use, with suggestions offered on how to present these materials in an unbiased manner. New…
Descriptors: Class Activities, Curriculum Evaluation, Ethnic Bias, Foreign Countries