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Download full textHuang, Jin-Ju – 2002
Based on concern for the equality of learning opportunities in laboratory work, this study aims to explore the meanings of learning opportunities from a theoretical literature review, and to investigate the distributions of learning opportunities from practical laboratory instruction. Considering both the nature of science activities and the…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Equal Education, Foreign Countries, Junior High Schools
Lynch, Patrick D.; Wiggins, Thomas – 1987
After World War II, an optimistic, rationalist ideology infused with Jeffersonian values influenced worldwide educational growth. The idea of a universal, free, compulsory system replaced an older elitist ideology. The equality ideology held that (1) cultural integration was necessary for national unity and (2) a shortage of trained manpower was…
Descriptors: Access to Education, Democratic Values, Developing Nations, Economic Development
Wu, Robert T. Y. – 1998
Changes caused by technology, economy, society, and education have necessitated reform of technological and vocational education (TVE) in Taiwan. Recommended reforms are as follows: relaxing educational regulations, accepting every student into higher education, streamlining channels to higher education, raising educational quality, and creating a…
Descriptors: Continuing Education, Curriculum Development, Economic Development, Educational Certificates
Cheng, Sheng Yao; Jacob, W. James – 2002
The education of Taiwan Aborigines and U.S. American Indians is compared using eight criteria of educational policy analysis. The criteria of equity is addressed in Taiwan through policies that promote the educational quality of Aboriginal elementary and junior high schools, expand higher educational opportunities for Taiwan Aborigines,…
Descriptors: American Indian Education, Comparative Education, Cultural Education, Educational Policy
Lee, Lung-Sheng Steven – 1997
In Taiwan, technology education has traditionally been covered by two courses: Craftwork and Industrial Arts (IA). At present, all students in grades 1-6 take Craftwork. At the junior and senior high school levels, IA is considered a subordinate subject, and students must elect IA or home economics. In accordance with Taiwan's new national…
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Educational Change, Educational Legislation, Educational Needs
Lee, Lung-Sheng – 2001
Vocational training (VT) in Taiwan is categorized into public training (PT) and enterprise training (ET). PT is provided primarily by 13 PT centers, and ET is provided in various ways. A review of the state of VT in Taiwan established that VT policies and practices are being influenced by increasing emphasis on the knowledge-based economy and…
Descriptors: Adjustment (to Environment), Competency Based Education, Context Effect, Delivery Systems
