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Castellví, Jordi; Escribano, Carmen; Santos, Rodrigo; Marolla, Jesús – Comunicar: Media Education Research Journal, 2022
The images of the future among young people have been conditioned by the stories present in the media, films, books, and also in school. Educational curriculums are made up of a selection of knowledge that privileges some ways of understanding the future over others. Young people often imagine a future that is in economic, social, and/or climate…
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Futures (of Society), Cross Cultural Studies, Teacher Attitudes
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Salimpour, Saeed; Bartlett, Sophie; Fitzgerald, Michael T.; McKinnon, David H.; Cutts, K. Ross; James, C. Renee; Miller, Scott; Danaia, Lena; Hollow, Robert P.; Cabezon, Sergio; Faye, Michel; Tomita, Akihiko; Max, Charles; de Korte, Michael; Baudouin, Cyrille; Birkenbauma, Daina; Kallery, Maria; Anjos, Sara; Wu, Qixuan; Chu, Hye-eun; Slater, Eileen; Ortiz-Gil, Amelia – Research in Science Education, 2021
Astronomy is considered by many to be a gateway science owing to its ability to inspire curiosity in everyone irrespective of age, culture, or general inclination towards science. Currently, where there is a global push to get more students engaged in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics, astronomy provides an invaluable conduit to…
Descriptors: Astronomy, Science Instruction, Cross Cultural Studies, Science Curriculum
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Rumlich, Dominik – Language Learning Journal, 2020
The main aim of this article is to evaluate the outcomes presented in the previous articles in relation to similar projects and studies conducted in monolingual contexts in other parts of Europe as well as Latin America, where bilingual education and CLIL are increasingly being embraced in the official curricula. The effects of CLIL on L1, L2 and…
Descriptors: Monolingualism, Bilingual Education, Course Content, Language of Instruction
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Bråten, Oddrun M. H.; Everington, Judith – Intercultural Education, 2019
The Council of Europe's 2008 'Recommendation' advocates the study of 'non-religious convictions' in schools in addition to religions. In 2018, there is evidence of growing academic interest in the inclusion of non-religious worldviews in the school curriculum, but few European countries include such a study within religious education. The guidance…
Descriptors: Religious Education, World Views, Educational Policy, Curriculum Development
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Nipitpon Nanthawong – Higher Education Studies, 2024
This research aims to compare the social studies curricula of Thailand and New York State, USA, analyze their similarities and differences, and propose guidelines for improving the Thai social studies curriculum. The study employed a qualitative research methodology, using documentary analysis of the Thai Basic Education Core Curriculum B.E. 2551…
Descriptors: Comparative Education, Social Studies, Core Curriculum, Foreign Countries
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Billy, Roslyn J. F.; Garríguez, Carmen Medina – English Language Teaching, 2019
Dual Language programs are starting to resurface amongst the best practices for increasing literacy and academic language acquisition. Substantial evidence exists to support dual language (DL) education as a viable and enriching method of supporting high levels of academic achievement for both English Language Learners (ELLs) and English-speaking…
Descriptors: English Language Learners, Second Language Learning, Second Language Instruction, English (Second Language)
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Ozfidan, Burhan; Burlbaw, Lynn M. – Journal of Educational Issues, 2017
This study examines the bilingual education in Spain and in Canada, and discusses their historical backgrounds, current bilingual education programs in use, and teacher proficiency within their bilingual education programs. The purpose of this study is to examine these two countries' bilingual education programs and find a way to implement a…
Descriptors: Educational Research, Bilingual Education Programs, Foreign Countries, Program Implementation
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Gal-Ezer, Judith; Stephenson, Chris – ACM Transactions on Computing Education, 2014
This article tells a story of K-12 computer science in two different countries. These two countries differ profoundly in culture, language, government and state structure, and in their education systems. Despite these differences, however, they share the pursuit of excellence and high standards in K-12 education. In Israel, curriculum is…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Curriculum Development, Computer Science, Cross Cultural Studies
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Ozturk, Cemil; Yigit, Ozlem E.; Karaduman, Hidir – Turkish Online Journal of Educational Technology - TOJET, 2012
Social Studies Course is a lecture that ensures the students to recognize their society and the world, to involve into the social life actively towards the solution of the problems they have faced with in this respect. However, the researches indicate that this course is one of the least favorite courses by the students. Although there are various…
Descriptors: Interdisciplinary Approach, Social Studies, Foreign Countries, Internet
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Schmidt, William H.; Cogan, Leland; Houang, Richard – Journal of Teacher Education, 2011
This article examines the teacher preparation program learning opportunities afforded future lower secondary mathematics teachers and future elementary teachers who may teach mathematics. Data from U.S. participation in the recent international Teacher Education and Development Study in Mathematics are explored against international profiles to…
Descriptors: Preservice Teacher Education, Mathematics Education, Teacher Education Programs, Educational Opportunities
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Savola, Lasse – Journal of Mathematics Education at Teachers College, 2010
Mathematics teachers in Finland and Iceland are on different tracks. Based on a recent video study, the classroom practices of Finnish mathematics teachers seem to be rather traditional. This is in contrast to the Icelandic teachers many of whom use progressive-minded, learner-based instructional strategies. The classroom practices in Finland…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Mathematics Teachers, Mathematics Instruction, Classroom Techniques
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Tharp, Roland G.; Dalton, Stephanie Stoll – Comparative Education, 2007
Are western psychological and educational theory and practice truly applicable to a range of diverse settings around the world? We demonstrate that there is a globally dominant pedagogical orthodoxy--not exclusively western--for which there is little supportive theory nor evidence of efficacy. There is an alternative--Standards for Effective…
Descriptors: Cultural Differences, Teaching Methods, Standards, Mathematics Education
OECD Publishing (NJ1), 2008
Across OECD countries, governments are seeking policies to make education more effective while searching for additional resources to meet the increasing demand for education. The 2008 edition of "Education at a Glance: OECD Indicators" enables countries to see themselves in the light of other countries' performance. It provides a rich,…
Descriptors: Educational Indicators, Foreign Countries, Educational Demand, Educational Policy