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Peer reviewedMarsh, Colin J.; Kennedy, Kerry J. – Studies in Educational Evaluation, 1989
The effectiveness of federally sponsored curricular materials--ORIGINS (for 10- to 16-year-old students) and SMILE (for 5- to 7-year-old students)--designed to teach English to non-native English speakers within the Australian school system was studied. Results of the multimethod assessment indicate that the centrally produced materials were…
Descriptors: Curriculum Evaluation, Elementary Secondary Education, English (Second Language), Federal Programs
Peer reviewedMarsh, Colin J. – Journal of Educational Research, 1984
Australian elementary school teachers were surveyed to ascertain knowledge about use of social studies curriculum material. Case studies and representative interviews were used to formulate a questionnaire, the results of which indicated that teachers were not actively involved in material selection and analysis. (Author/DF)
Descriptors: Curriculum Guides, Educational Research, Elementary Education, Elementary School Teachers
Peer reviewedMarsh, Colin J.; Hill, Peter W. – Studies in Educational Evaluation, 1984
This study investigated the implementation of a geography syllabus in Australia between 1976 and 1980. Influences on level of implementation included the state education system, an external examination system, and a very active geography teachers' association. The problems and achievements perceived by teachers in implementing the syllabus are…
Descriptors: College Entrance Examinations, Foreign Countries, Geography Instruction, Instructional Innovation
