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Curtis, Charles K. – 1979
A project is described in which slow learning high school students in British Columbia investigated community housing problems. The objective of the project was to show how investigation of contemporary community problems can help slow learning students develop knowledge, skills, and attitudes conducive to responsible citizenship. Methodology…
Descriptors: Citizenship, Community Problems, Comparative Education, Curriculum Development
Skolnik, Michael L. – Canadian Journal of Higher Education, 1991
The status of higher education as a field of study in Canada is examined and compared with the United States. The factor seen as most limiting the field's development is not low demand or limited employment opportunities, but reluctance to allocate resources because of low prestige and support outside academe. (Author/MSE)
Descriptors: Comparative Education, Educational Demand, Employment Opportunities, Foreign Countries
Hannah, W. – Journal of Tertiary Educational Administration, 1980
Training programs for college administrators in New Zealand, Canada, and the United States are evaluated for their design and content. Among the observations: traditionalism predominates; a perennial dichotomy of theory v practice exists; program strength is in staff quality; interpersonal competence is not adequately addressed. (MSE)
Descriptors: Administrator Education, Comparative Education, Course Content, Curriculum Design