The aim of this article is to discuss how to research into phenomena that no one wants to talk about: silenced and tabooed phenomena. With the outset in data culled in two research projects concerning student's conceptualization of small group learning, the article discusses methodology, theory, and ethics in researching into silenced and tabooed…

This brief pamphlet provides a description of the obligatory and optional subjects taught in all 10 forms of the "Folkeskole," as of August 1976. Those subjects include: (1) Danish; (2) Arithmetic/Mathematics: (3) Physical Education and Sport; (4) Christian Studies (compulsory school, i.e. 1st-9th forms); (5) Christian Studies/Religious…

This brief pamphlet describes the regulations applying to instruction in the optional subjects of the "Folkeskole," as of June 1975. Pupils in the 8th to 10th forms may be offered instruction in the following subjects and topics: (1) Typing; (2) Photography; (3) Drama; (4) Film; (5) History; (6) Geography; (7) Biology; (8) Creative Art;…

Outlines issues and influences in Danish library education since 1970, drawing attention to existence of two separate courses for public and special/research libraries and Danish Library School's distinct departmentalism. Problems and salient features of existing curricula and Danish Library School's guiding principles for a revised program in…

Describes the "History with Civics" course taught in upper level secondary schools in Denmark. Discusses course content, student assessment, teacher qualifications, instructional materials, and teaching methods. Includes an appendix that presents a topical course syllabus. (CFR)

The main purposes of this study are: (1) to assemble and report the facts about secondary education in Norway, and (2) to interpret to some extent the educational philosophy of that country. A minor purpose is to furnish the data that will help place properly in the schools of the United States any young people from Norway who may come here to…