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Download full textChurchill, Stacy – 1976
This study subdivides chronologically into two portions. The first deals with the conception of the reform and the circumstances leading up to the publication of the scope of the reform, the institutional infrastructure, and the processes of innovation. These subtopics correspond to the division into objectives, means, and processes. The scope of…
Descriptors: Developing Nations, Educational Change, Educational History, Educational Innovation
Peer reviewedLlanos, Martha – International Journal of Early Childhood, 1984
Briefly introduces recently developed early childhood programs in Latin America and describes in detail two basic programs designed for the rural population of Peru: a Portage home-based model and a project emphasizing community development. History, objectives, program design and methodology, and training are identified, stressing the need for…
Descriptors: Community Development, Developing Nations, Disadvantaged Youth, Early Childhood Education
Classen-Bauer, Ingrid – International Understanding at School, 1976
Three projects are described that were observed during a two-month study tour to Latin America in 1975: urban and rural community development in Bolivia; nonformal initial education in Peru; and international education in Argentina. The projects are carried out in situations involving particularly difficult social problems. (ND)
Descriptors: Community Development, Community Problems, Community Schools, Community Study
Salazar, Juana Consuelo Ibanez – Prospects: Quarterly Review of Education, 1977
While briefly examining the social and economic problems of public education in Latin America, this article describes a national program designed to care for and educate the preschool child, particularly in poor communities. Parenthood education, training of paraprofessionals, and use of the community and its resources are stressed. (JK)
Descriptors: Comparative Education, Day Care Centers, Developing Nations, Nonformal Education
Bernard Van Leer Foundation, The Hague (Netherlands). – 1986
The situation of the young child and family in Peru circa 1986 was the central concern of the Fourth Western Hemisphere Seminar. This summary report and statement of conclusions provides views on (1) meeting the needs of young children; (2) parental roles; (3) the professional's role; and (4) changes in policy. The discussion of children's needs…
Descriptors: Background, Childhood Needs, Cultural Awareness, Day Care
Nemeth, Edward J. – 1977
An overview of the basic system of education in Peru is presented. Despite various achievements in education, Peruvian authorities in recent years generally have not considered educational progress sufficient to meet the social and economic needs of their society. As a result, two educational structures are presently operating in Peru. The…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Comparative Education, Developing Nations, Educational Administration
United Nations Children's Fund, Paris (France). – 1987
This digest presents the main elements of a regional seminar held in Sucre, Bolivia, to analyze and assess basic education and literacy programs that have been implemented in Latin America and the Caribbean. In addition to UNICEF and UNESCO officials, some 36 experts from 11 countries participated in the meeting. Although the initial aim of the…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Bilingual Education Programs, Child Development, Communication (Thought Transfer)
