The world today can be characterized by constant change. One such change is globalization: the integration of world economies into a single economy. Because of globalization, it is necessary for colleges and universities to respond with appropriate curriculum changes that addresses this new world phenomenon. Several institutions of higher…

The study discussed in this paper focuses on the responses of mathematics teachers to the fundamental transformation of the Namibian educational system. As described in this qualitative study, changes to the educational system transformed the social context of mathematics teaching in fundamental ways. The findings of this study reveal that the…

Professional development is the catalyst to transforming theory into current best teaching practices. In order to provide effective professional development, there are many variables that must be considered by the school principal including teacher beliefs and receptivity, the school climate, and available local school support. Ultimately,…

It is suggested that three necessary components prerequisite to educational change are: dynamic leadership, a philosophical base, and a positive environment. The purpose of this paper is to discuss these components and indicate why and how they can be made available in a given elementary school situation. (Editor/RK)

Education currently is facing unprecedented problems, issues, and dilemmas which will probably increase in the future. Two types of change efforts, first and second order, which may be the most productive in addressing these concerns, are outlined and discussed in the context of short and long term developments within a school of education.…

If real growth is not made in teacher attitude and training and in institutional structural change to enhance the quality of interaction between "mainstreamed" students and "normal" students, mainstreaming will fail. (Author/LC)