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Cutright, Marc; Griffith, Bryant – 1997
This paper discusses the increasingly corporatist mentality within higher education, focusing on the role of the government within Canada, and elsewhere, to reshape higher education into narrow occupational training. It notes that while governments in Canada and the United States have reduced public funding for higher education, they have pursued…
Descriptors: Accountability, Economic Development, Economic Factors, Educational Attitudes
Erickson, H. Lynn – 2001
This work reviews curricular designs, providing educators a practical structure for making curricular decisions. Chapter 1, "Making Change in a Changing World," argues that an appreciation of the role of pressure groups and partnerships is essential to a quality education plan. Chapter 2, "Concept-Based Curriculum," explores the history of the…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Concept Formation, Concept Mapping, Curriculum
Tomich, Vera – Office of Education, US Department of Health, Education, and Welfare, 1963
Yugoslavia, in its postwar reconstruction, has devoted considerable effort to educational development, especially at the secondary school level. The new General Law on Education of 1958 introduced major reforms and inaugurated a new public school system for the diverse population of the country. The purpose of this study is to present a factual…
Descriptors: Administrative Organization, Secondary Schools, Technical Assistance, Vocational Schools
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Current, Randall – Integrated Education, 1980
Provides a comprehensive view of legislation, policies, programs, existing situations, and cases concerning race and sex equality, particularly as these relate to schools and education in the nation as a whole and in the individual States. (MJL)
Descriptors: Bilingual Education, Busing, Civil Rights, Educational Policy
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Bordia, A. – Indian Journal of Adult Education, 1979
Examines problems in coordination between nonformal adult education and national development programs in India and suggests management structures for institutionalizing coordination. Notes the difficulty with which influential political and administrative groups will allow changes in the system and suggests possible alternative development and…
Descriptors: Administrative Organization, Adult Education, Adult Programs, Agency Cooperation
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Koutsky, Jan – Higher Education Policy, 1996
Quantitative, institutional, and substantive changes in secondary and higher education in the Czech Republic since 1989, and shifts in their relationship to each other, are attributed to political and economic transformations. The influence of changes in both educational system and government regulation on the demand for and access to higher…
Descriptors: Access to Education, Centralization, Decentralization, Economic Climate
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Kilgour, David – Canadian Social Studies, 1996
Analyzes the political discontent of western Canada towards the Canadian federal government. Argues that the federal government favors the more populous eastern regions (especially Quebec and Ontario) and rewards these areas with greater federal spending. Briefly discusses several projects and proposals that reflect this bias. (MJP)
Descriptors: Alienation, Civics, Federal Programs, Foreign Countries
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Jansen, Jonathan D. – Journal of Curriculum Studies, 1995
Charts the changes in Namibian curriculum policy reflecting the recent independence from South Africa and the dismantling of apartheid. Although originally conceived as a radical socialist state, political realities quickly created policies of reconciliation within Namibia. Educational policy has focused on the establishment of a post-colonial…
Descriptors: African Culture, Curriculum Development, Educational Change, Educational Policy
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Cai, Xiao – Academe, 1990
Chinese university students seem to feel their best hope for bringing about change lies in conforming outwardly to the policies of the government while seeking a chance to study in a Western country. Students are increasingly studying Western languages and monitoring Chinese and United States policies concerning international educational exchange.…
Descriptors: College Faculty, College Students, Democracy, Economic Change
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Bourke, Paul; And Others – Australian Universities' Review, 1988
Sixteen articles discuss the implications of Australia's Green Paper, a public policy statement recommending substantial changes in the higher education system to improve access. The issues discussed include labor force development, educational equity, women's education, and the financing of higher education. (MSE)
Descriptors: Access to Education, Education Work Relationship, Educational Change, Educational Finance
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Nassimbeni, Mary – Education for Information, 1988
Analyzes the impact of South African political, economic, and social conditions on the library and information environment and the implications for education in librarianship. The discussion covers key issues to be addressed by the library profession and the need for a reformulation of educational objectives. (103 references) (Author/CLB)
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Curriculum Evaluation, Developed Nations, Economic Factors
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Amsterdamski, Stefan; Rhodes, Aaron – European Journal of Education, 1993
A study of need and strategies for higher education reform in East Central Europe is summarized. The study was based on separate studies in Hungary, Poland, the Czech Republic, and Slovakia, each from the perspective of those involved in the systems. Research/development policy, government role, funding, faculty, and international collaboration…
Descriptors: Change Strategies, College Faculty, Educational Assessment, Educational Change
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Koike, Ikuo; Tanaka, Harumi – World Englishes, 1995
Discusses the current and future status of foreign language education in Japan, focusing on the social, economic, and political influences on foreign language education policy. The Japanese government's foreign language education policies from the 19th century through the present are reviewed. (five references) (MDM)
Descriptors: Asian History, Educational History, Educational Policy, Educational Trends
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McGuinness, Aims C., Jr. – New Directions for Institutional Research, 1995
State policies toward higher education in the twenty-first century are likely to continue in the patterns already established, though conflicts may intensify. State officials will need to be more sensitive to how policies affect institutions. Institutional representatives must recognize the legitimacy and priority of state, societal, and system…
Descriptors: College Administration, College Planning, Educational Trends, Futures (of Society)
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Csapo, Beno – Educational Measurement: Issues and Practice, 1992
Development of educational testing in Hungary is reviewed regarding recent political and social changes. Relatively few areas in the educational system use tests regularly. The current political climate is expected to bring new standardized tests. A national core curriculum is planned with more autonomy for local-level and school-level decisions.…
Descriptors: Educational Assessment, Educational History, Educational Testing, Educational Trends
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