In this paper, a group of nine international scholars reflect on the collective responsibilities of stakeholders within inclusive educational settings. This reflection was prompted by the need to identify specific elements which would support intentional, collective responsibility to support authentic inclusion for all students. In order to…

The introduction of web-based education in Canadian schools, as in other developed countries, has been particularly noticeable in rural areas. Small schools in rural communities have continued to get smaller as families relocate in urban areas in search of increased educational and vocational opportunities. There are a number of issues common to…

Canadian universities and colleges are becoming increasingly ethnoculturally diverse. Two major social forces have contributed to this change: immigration and increasing enrolment of international students. Minority and international students bring their values, language, culture and educational background to our campuses, to add to and enrich our…

Expresses belief that schools are being asked to perform a herculean task in making multiculturalism an educational reality. Alternatives such as fully ethnicizing the curriculum or restructuring the educational system to allow compensation for ethnic differences with the goal of attaining equal scholastic achievement among all groups are not…

Schools in Alberta, Canada are trying to create environments that promote respect and responsibility in students and staff while providing an opportunity for students to meet required academic standards. The background of the Safe and Caring Schools Initiative is discussed. This program, which tries to reduce disruptive behavior and improve…

Labels range of persons advocating different theoretical positions of Canadian curriculum as "players." Describes players as "managers,""predictors,""transformers,""sleuths,""analysts." Values varied viewpoints for attention to language regarding curriculum, critical review of…

Recognizes universities encounter difficulties responding to human resource needs. Indicates meeting human resource challenges requires university coordination with other agencies, proper allocation of resources, and recognition of the role of liberal arts in the education of highly qualified workers. Concludes that university response should…

Schools cannot be held responsible for the state of the Canadian economy and have limited ability to affect labor market outcomes. Some would argue that schools should not focus on preparation for work but on learning about work. (JOW)

It is suggested that educators be held accountable to their students for the quality and adequacy of the educational services they provide. Extension of liability to education can have a positive impact on the educational process. (Author/LMO)

Career education cannot ensure successful career development growth without appropriate policies and action. Finding solutions to problems confronting career education in Canada is one approach to improving the quality of life. Educators and policy makers must go beyond present commitments to create initiatives for the improvement of Canadian…

Attributes much of "illiteracy" and "learning disability" in Canadian schools to factors such as parents' social class, definitions of literacy, and validity of readability measures. Iceland's tradition of family responsibility for early childhood education, status for national authors, and home exposure to reading might be…

Following September 11, some students in a computer-assisted journalism lab in Canada made disgraceful comments based on ignorance and misinformation regarding the school's Arabic-speaking members. However, a few articles and two news reports helped change the atmosphere as students began to recognize the individuals within stereotyped groups. (TD)

An education futurist discusses who are the consumers of Canada's education and training system, what individuals need from Canada's formal education and training system, how consumers might characterize a preferred system of education and training, what a consumer-based education and training system would look like, and what a knowledge-based…

Argues for sound practices of information management that provide educators with the information they need to make good decisions about services for students and protect the privacy of students and their families. Defines informational characteristics (accuracy, completeness, pertinence, timeliness) and systemic functions (collecting, storing,…

Questions the use and adaptation of computers in the classroom as a panacea for all educational ills. Specifically notes that much of the nature and content of social studies instruction requires class interaction rather than computer instruction. Praises computers as instructional supplements rather than substitutes. (MJP)