This article argues that crucial elements of the three most important theoretical models of twentieth-century education can be traced back to three Protestant denominations that were developed in Europe in the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries. First, rather than to look in depth at the Protestant Reformers' own educational ideas, the paper…

The large number of newly arrived individuals from other countries, particularly of young people, has had an enormous impact on the school system in Germany. The present study investigated requirements for successful intercultural school development. The study used investigative group discussions, where the groups were composed of teachers and…

This article addresses the inherent tension in the Bologna process between the aim of convergence and the will to maintain the diversity of national higher education (HE) systems, as well as the decentralised and autonomous nature of national policy formulation on Bologna reforms. Starting from an analytical discussion of the concepts of…

Focuses on the 1950s as years of political restoration of higher educational policy in the Federal Republic of Germany. Higher education institutions were restored in their organizational structure in accordance with the constitution and the traditional academic spirit. Organizational needs of the future are outlined. (KC)

Outlines the differing educational philosophies, policies, and organizational structures of the two Germanies, from nursery to university level. Examines future prospects for integrating both institutions and personnel. Although unification was made possible by the former East Germans, they and their institutions must make the greater adaptation…

Addresses conflicts concerning the structure of the educational system, ideological fixations, and the relationship between the federal and state governments in Germany. Describes the politics surrounding German educational policy. Suggests that the most recent problem analysis is a useful guideline even though it did not resolve the disputes over…

Examines the concept of school culture to understand individual schools. Analyzes the terms culture and school culture and compares the concept of school culture to the concept of organizational culture. Argues that organizational culture is a key concept in school development. Assesses the methodology of the organizational culture approach. (CAJ)

Questions whether and how instruction and schooling play a role in the problematization of the sciences and in the limitation and assessment of the implications of a universalized scientific rationality. Sketches the contours of an organization of schooling not characterized by a technical pattern. (CMK)

Points out the potential in a neo-institutional perspective as applied to school organization. Sketches the theoretical foundations and current developments of sociological neo-institutionalism. Discusses the German school system and plans for school reform. Shows that from a neo-institutional perspective, school sector offers a variety of fields…

Presents results of an empirical research project focusing on an explorative analysis of decision structures in schools. Outlines structural patterns of school organizations, taking into account the perspectives of teachers and principals. Provides a starting point for a multi-dimensional modeling of school organizations. (CAJ)

Large school size adversely affects attendance, school climate, student involvement. Dividing large schools into small units creates a learning and teaching context that is more stable, intimate, supportive, interdisciplinary. Kohn-Holweide, a comprehensive German secondary school, groups all students at a given grade level with the same teachers…

U.S. schools have experienced a perennial shortage of teachers. Recently, many school districts have been inviting foreign veteran teachers to help mitigate such teacher shortages. This study describes the initial cross-cultural issues four international science teachers encountered when they immigrated to teach in U.S. high schools, hi-depth,…

Discusses the problems of intercultural education in the European Community. Specifies that, for education not to discriminate, both majority and minorities must experience common learning processes and have opportunities to acquire relatively unbiased information about each other. Examines educational policy, school structure, and language…

Presents study results examining recruitment practice differences between coeducational and gender segregated secondary schools in Germany. Discusses the impact of organizational form on teacher judgments, achievement in specific subjects, school subject-related interests, and school commitment. Reports that under conditions of free school choice,…

Education in European countries has been characterized by a tendency toward decentralization and deregulation. The Dutch Ministry of Education commissioned the University of Twente to perform a comparative study of actual and future shifts in tasks, responsibilities, and authority in education in several European countries. This book presents…