Educational outcomes for Aboriginal students in British Columbia, and Canada in general, are a cause for considerable concern. High dropout rates, low participation, completion and success rates at educational institutions have challenged educators for decades. Solutions have included lowering admission requirements for Aboriginal candidates and…

This report provides information on the content and nature of labor education in Canada. Section A outlines the study's purposes to explain why labor education should be considered for prior learning assessment and recognition purposes. Section B describes the theoretical framework and methodology and explains the attempt to canvass a reasonably…

This report assesses transfer issues from the student perspective in British Columbia. It centers on determining: where transfer students went for further studies; the nature of the transfer-related problems that were encountered; and the frequency these transfer-related problems were cited. The following five sub-cohort pairings, defined within…

This report presents the results of the Survey of Advising and Admissions Personnel on Administrative Systems Related to Transfer questionnaire as prepared by the British Columbia Council on Admissions and Transfer's Task Force on Standards and Processes. Responses from 98 individual counselors were received. By far the most common type of…

The present trend of introducing education programs into correctional settings is likely to continue. There appear to be benefits to the institution, to the individual, and to society. Given the atmosphere of custodial institutions, it may be difficult to consistently attract really good staff. (BRR)

Compares standards of training for library technicians in Australia and Canada. The discussion covers the involvement of national associations and advisory committees in decisions involving program standards; the use of distance education; and similarities and differences in entry requirements, diplomas awarded, and curriculum content. (22…

Ontario university admission data for 1983-93 were analyzed for evidence of high school grade inflation and grade-enhancement practices in response to increased competition for university admission. Results show only a moderate increase in entering grades, and suggest that grade inflation must be distinguished from changes reflecting demographic…

This study will examine the feasibility of developing a student mobility tracking system that encompasses the entire post-secondary system in BC. Currently, the vast majority of the private post-secondary sector has no formal link with institutions in the public sector. As a consequence, little is known beyond anecdotal evidence about the…

A survey of directors of admissions and chairpersons of departments of psychiatry in U.S. and Canadian medical schools was undertaken concerning problems of the identification of students with emotional problems prior to admission and the role of psychiatry faculty members on the admissions committee. (Author/MLW)

The Undergraduate Medical Programme at McMaster University selects students using a comprehensive set of tools. Attempts to modify the selection process over many years have been impeded by an inability to reconcile very strongly held views among stakeholders as to the importance of the selection tools and, indeed, the very purposes of the…

In November 2005, the BC Council on Admissions and Transfer launched a consultation entitled Recalibrating the BC Transfer System with the institutional members of the BC Transfer System and other interested parties. This consultation was motivated in large part by significant changes in the BC post-secondary system over the last decade, and…

The Canadian Bureau for International Education (CBIE) regularly evaluates the experience of international students in Canada through a benchmarking survey. Canada First 2009 represents the fourth time CBIE has conducted this research. Previous editions appeared in 1988, 1999 and 2004. This year's survey used a revised questionnaire similar to…

This review ponders the lack of Canadian university entrance examinations. As there are no province-wide standards it is difficult to give fair and equitable treatment for college admission. Some such method of entrance examination may be soon introduced in Ontario. (MFD)

Notes that teacher education--in Canada and the United States--has been subject to increasingly frequent and vehement criticism and proceeds to examine five aspects of teacher training programs: perceived status of faculties of education, research and development practices, curriculum design and implementation within faculties, admission standards…

The authors surveyed 44 Canadian universities to obtain information on special education course and degree offerings, program requirements, and staffing. From the respondents, the authors selected nine as major programs. Comparative data on these programs are presented in tabular and narrative form. Minor programs are described in less detail.…