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Dealing With Troublesome Behavior In The Classroom, Mary Deane Sorcinelli Jan 1994

Dealing With Troublesome Behavior In The Classroom, Mary Deane Sorcinelli

Mary Deane Sorcinelli

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Academic Leaders And Faculty Developers: Creating An Institutional Culture That Values Teaching, Mary Deane Sorcinelli, Norman D. Aitken Jan 1994

Academic Leaders And Faculty Developers: Creating An Institutional Culture That Values Teaching, Mary Deane Sorcinelli, Norman D. Aitken

Mary Deane Sorcinelli

In recent years, a great deal has been said and written about the need to improve teaching in the academy, especially in large research universities. College presidents, national associations representing higher education, private foundations, and individual faculty scholars all have challenged faculty, chairs, deans, campus administrators, and faculty developers to work together to improve support for undergraduate teaching and learning (Bok, 1986; Bowen & Schuster, 1986; Boyer, 1987; Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching, 1989; Diamond & Adam, 1993; Seldin & Associates, 1990). Despite such calls for collaborative efforts to improve undergraduate education, faculty developers still often feel alone …

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O Currículo De 1870 De Paulino De Souza [The 1870 Curriculum Of Paulino De Souza], Viii Reunião Da Sociedade Brasileira De Pesquisa Histórica , Florianópolis, Brasil (1993), Karl M. Lorenz, Ariclê Vechia Jan 1993

O Currículo De 1870 De Paulino De Souza [The 1870 Curriculum Of Paulino De Souza], Viii Reunião Da Sociedade Brasileira De Pesquisa Histórica , Florianópolis, Brasil (1993), Karl M. Lorenz, Ariclê Vechia

Karl M Lorenz

A reforma educacional brasileira de 1870 do ministro Paulino de Souza procurou dar uma nova orientação aos estudos do Colégio Pedro II por enriquecer o “espirito” e desenvolver o intelecto do aluno através do ensino das Humanidades. Este trabalho relata a historia e analisa os conteúdos do programa de estudos do Colégio Pedro II, discutindo o numero e tipos de disciplinas no programa, seu sequenciamento nas series, e as cargas horarias atribuídas à elas. Em particular, examina a organização das disciplinas em “blocos de series”, seguidos por exames finais.
The Brazilian educational reform of 1870 of Minister Paulino de Souza …

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A Khaldunian Perspective On The Dynamics Of Asiatic Societies, Syed Farid Alatas Jan 1993

A Khaldunian Perspective On The Dynamics Of Asiatic Societies, Syed Farid Alatas

farid alatas

During the last twenty years or so, scholars in the Third World began to become critical of what came to be known as the captive mind. The captive mind is uncritical and imitative in its approach to ideas and concepts from the West.' Discussions on the problem of mental captivity coincided with efforts to indigenous the social sciences in the post-war period when most of the Third World gained formal independence.

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The Paradox Of Ideology, Justin Schwartz Jan 1993

The Paradox Of Ideology, Justin Schwartz

Justin Schwartz

A standard problem with the objectivity of social scientific theory in particular is that it is either self-referential, in which case it seems to undermine itself as ideology, or self-excepting, which seem pragmatically self-refuting. Using the example of Marx and his theory of ideology, I show how self-referential theories that include themselves in their scope of explanation can be objective. Ideology may be roughly defined as belief distorted by class interest. I show how Marx thought that natural science was informed by class interest but not therefore necessarily ideology. Capitalists have an interest in understanding the natural world (to a …

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Functional Explanation And Metaphysical Individualism, Justin Schwartz Jan 1993

Functional Explanation And Metaphysical Individualism, Justin Schwartz

Justin Schwartz

A number of (present or former) analytical Marxists, such as Jon Elster, have argued that functional explanation has almost no place in the social sciences. (Although the discussion is framed in terms of a debate among analytical Marxists, the point is quite general, and Marxism is used for illustrative purposes.) Functional explanation accounts for what is to be explained by reference to its function; thus, sighted organism have eyes because eyes enable them to see. Elster and other critics of functional explanation argue that this pattern of explanation is inconsistent with "methodological individualism," the idea, as they understand it, that …

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Unam, Espejo Del Mejor México Posible: La Universidad En El Contexto Educativo Nacional, Imanol Ordorika, Salvador Martínez Della Rocca Jan 1993

Unam, Espejo Del Mejor México Posible: La Universidad En El Contexto Educativo Nacional, Imanol Ordorika, Salvador Martínez Della Rocca

Imanol Ordorika

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An Analysis Of Perceived Competencies Of Sports For All Managers In Greece, Yanni D. Afthinos Jan 1993

An Analysis Of Perceived Competencies Of Sports For All Managers In Greece, Yanni D. Afthinos

Yanni D Afthinos

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Strategic Planning: Key Environment Indicators For Pennsylvania, Carole A. George Jan 1993

Strategic Planning: Key Environment Indicators For Pennsylvania, Carole A. George

Carole A. George

Now that the State Board of Education has adopted new regulations requiring all school districts to develop a strategic plan, it seems useful to describe the role of demographic information in that planning process. This Pennsylvania Educational Policy Studies (PEPS) report provides a rationale for considering information regarding key environmental factors in the district's strategic planning process. The factors considered include those representing the family environment, the community, and the possible competition from non-public schools. This paper also describes ways in which Pennsylvania's school districts vary with respect to these demographic factors, and how the latest version of PEPS PC …

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O Currículo De 1899 De Epitácio Pessoa [The 1899 Curriculum Of Epitácio Pessoa], Karl M. Lorenz, Ariclê Vechia Jan 1992

O Currículo De 1899 De Epitácio Pessoa [The 1899 Curriculum Of Epitácio Pessoa], Karl M. Lorenz, Ariclê Vechia

Karl M Lorenz

O trabalho relata historia e analisa os conteudos de estudos do programa do Gymnasio Nacional (antigo Colegio Pedro II), proposta na reforma educacioal de 1899 de Epitácio Pessoa. A reforma retomou a idéia de um curso único para o Colégio, abolindo, assim, os cursos Clássico e Realista do plano anterior. Reduziu de sete para seis anos o curso secundário, seguindo a orientação do Curso Clássico de curriculo de 1898, ao mesmo tempo defendendo estudos de caráter pratico e utlitario, e nao so propadeutico. Uma analise do numero de series, numero de disciplinas e carga horaria demonstra que o curriculo quebrou …

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From Libertarianism To Egalitarianism, Justin Schwartz Jan 1992

From Libertarianism To Egalitarianism, Justin Schwartz

Justin Schwartz

A standard natural rights argument for libertarianism is based on the labor theory of property: the idea that I own my self and my labor, and so if I "mix" my own labor with something previously unowned or to which I have a have a right, I come to own the thing with which I have mixed by labor. This initially intuitively attractive idea is at the basis of the theories of property and the role of government of John Locke and Robert Nozick. Locke saw and Nozick agreed that fairness to others requires a proviso: that I leave "enough …

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Cultural Influences And Reflective Practice: A Chicano Perspective, Heriberto Godina Phd Jan 1992

Cultural Influences And Reflective Practice: A Chicano Perspective, Heriberto Godina Phd

Heriberto Godina PhD

This review of research examines improving educational curriculum through reflective practice influenced by minority culture. Examples of Chicano and indigenous culture are cited. The implications of a poorly educated and growing minority group population indicate the need for reflective awareness in curriculum and challenges the established policies imposed by the majority culture. Reflective qualitative research, and holistic education is perceived to be a viable solution to the inadequate curriculum imposed upon minority culture.

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Hard Times Signal Challenges For Faculty Developers, Mary Deane Sorcinelli, Fideler Elizabeth Jan 1992

Hard Times Signal Challenges For Faculty Developers, Mary Deane Sorcinelli, Fideler Elizabeth

Mary Deane Sorcinelli

No abstract provided.

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Strategic Planning In Academe, Frank Cortez Flores Mar 1991

Strategic Planning In Academe, Frank Cortez Flores

Frank Cortez Flores

American higher education has been in a state of transition and upheaval since the founding of Harvard College in 1636, which is generally credited with the beginning of higher education in America. However, in an era of rapidly accelerating change, higher educational institutions today are confronted with a crisis of purpose, erosion of traditional values, declining public support, increasing competition for scarce resources, demands for accountability and a struggle for survival. At no time in the history of American higher education has it been more important for decision makers in colleges and universities to understand the dynamics of strategic planning …

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The Deanship: A Dimension Of Academic Leadership, Frank Cortez Flores Mar 1991

The Deanship: A Dimension Of Academic Leadership, Frank Cortez Flores

Frank Cortez Flores

The description in the literature of effective academic leaders is that these leaders are trustworthy, have a clear vision of their school's future, and are able to inspire a shared vision among divergent individuals and groups (Bennis and Norris, 1985). According to Dibden (1968), academic deans are concerned with the effective functioning of an educational unit, promoting scholarship among faculty, facilitating the development of academic programs that expand the intellect of students, and managing the academic budget. A prime assumption of this brief study is, arguably, as the chief administrative officer in an academic program, the dean is essential to …

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Fund Raising In American Higher Education, Frank Cortez Flores Mar 1991

Fund Raising In American Higher Education, Frank Cortez Flores

Frank Cortez Flores

Philanthropic support of American higher education has a long tradition and the largest portion of that philanthropy has historically been directed to private institutions. However, both public and private higher educational institutions are confronted with serious questions concerning their financial stability. These institutions are considering alternative sources of funds. Therefore, it is important to investigate and analyze methods of increasing philanthropy to American higher education.

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Currículos De 1892 E De 1894: Tentativas De Acomodação Do Currículo De 1890 De Benjamin Constant [The Curricula Of 1892 And 1894: Attempts At Accommodating To The Curriculum Of 1890 Of Benjamin Constant], Karl M. Lorenz, Ariclê Vechia Jan 1991

Currículos De 1892 E De 1894: Tentativas De Acomodação Do Currículo De 1890 De Benjamin Constant [The Curricula Of 1892 And 1894: Attempts At Accommodating To The Curriculum Of 1890 Of Benjamin Constant], Karl M. Lorenz, Ariclê Vechia

Karl M Lorenz

O trabalho relata a historia e analisa os conteúdos dos programas de estudos do Ginasio Nacional (antigo Colégio Pedro II), propostas nas reformas educacionais brasileiras de 1892 de Fernando Lobo e de 1894 de Cassiano do Nascimento, e as compara com a de 1890 de Benjamin Constant. Demonstra que o plano curricular de 1894 manteve o elenco de disciplinas de 1890 e a distribuição das matérias nas series segundo o plano de 1892. No entanto, reduziu a carga horaria total ao nível da proposta em 1890. Estas alterações sugerem que, neste período, o ensino secundário vivia um clima conturbado e …

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Historia Do Currículo Da Escola Secundária Brasileira, 1838-1971: Uma Pesquisa Em Curso [History Of The Curriculum Of The Brazilian Secondary School, 1838-1971: Research In Progress], Karl M. Lorenz, Ariclê Vechia Jan 1991

Historia Do Currículo Da Escola Secundária Brasileira, 1838-1971: Uma Pesquisa Em Curso [History Of The Curriculum Of The Brazilian Secondary School, 1838-1971: Research In Progress], Karl M. Lorenz, Ariclê Vechia

Karl M Lorenz

O trabalho sumariza os objetivos e a metodologia usada num projeto de pesquisa que visa caracterizar a composição e organização dos currículos oficialmente adotados pela escola secundaria brasileira, de 1838 a 1971.
This paper summarizes the objectives and the methodology used in a research project that aims to characterize the composition and organization of the curricula officially adopted in Brazilian secondary schools from 1838 to 1971.

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Engaging The Spectrum: Civic Virtue And The Protection Of Student Voice In School-Sponsored Forums, Robert R.M. Verchick Jan 1991

Engaging The Spectrum: Civic Virtue And The Protection Of Student Voice In School-Sponsored Forums, Robert R.M. Verchick

Robert R.M. Verchick

This article suggests a new justification for protecting student speech that specifically addresses the need for free expression and inquiry in school- sponsored forums. Starting with the proposition that student speech prepares one for self-government, I suggest we re-define the kind of self-government to which we ask students to aspire. By recasting our conception of democracy in a way that highlights universal participation and group transformation, we will find a theory of government much closer to the values of group discovery and social reform.

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Analise Quantitativa Do Currículo Escolar [Quantitative Analysis Of The School Curriculum], Karl M. Lorenz Jan 1990

Analise Quantitativa Do Currículo Escolar [Quantitative Analysis Of The School Curriculum], Karl M. Lorenz

Karl M Lorenz

O livro descreve e demonstra a aplicação de um sistema quantitativo de analise do currículo escolar. O objeto de analise é o Currículo Nominal, o que é um elenco organizado de disciplinas com suas cargas horarias. O sistema consiste de uma bateria de coeficientes que geram dados através de um Microanálise da composição e organização de um único currículo, e de um Macroanálise que focaliza as características de mais de um currículo. Acompanhando a explicação dos coeficientes e os procedimentos dos dois tipos de analise são quatro estudos que ilustram a aplicação e utilidade dos coeficientes em descrever os currículos …

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The Deanship, Frank Cortez Flores Jan 1990

The Deanship, Frank Cortez Flores

Frank Cortez Flores

THE DEANSHIP: A DIMENSION OF ACADEMIC LEADERSHIP Abstract This study will investigate the role of the dean as identified in the relevant literature; its purpose is to provide an in-depth analysis of the deanship based on leadership role theory. The description in the literature of effective academic leaders is that these leaders are trustworthy, have a clear vision of their school's future, and are able to inspire a shared vision among divergent individuals and groups (Bennis and Norris, 1985). According to Dibden (1968), academic deans are concerned with the effective functioning of an educational unit, promoting scholarship among faculty, facilitating …

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State-Wide Faculty Development Conference Promotes Vitality, Mary Deane Sorcinelli, Katherine H. Price Jan 1990

State-Wide Faculty Development Conference Promotes Vitality, Mary Deane Sorcinelli, Katherine H. Price

Mary Deane Sorcinelli

No abstract provided.

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Relations Between Work And Life Away From Work Among University Faculty, Mary Deane Sorcinelli, Janet P. Near Feb 1989

Relations Between Work And Life Away From Work Among University Faculty, Mary Deane Sorcinelli, Janet P. Near

Mary Deane Sorcinelli

As one aspect of a study on faculty career development, relations between work and life away from work were explored for one hundred and twelve faculty. Analyses focused on the degree to which experiences and/or feelings associated with work directly colored or "spilled over" to life outside of work and vice versa. Differences by gender and rank also were examined.

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Perfil Quali-Quantitativo Dos Currículos Do Ensino Secundário Brasileiro No Século Xix [A Quali-Quantitative Profile Of The Curricula Of The Brazilian Secondary School Of The Xix Century], Karl M. Lorenz, Ariclê Vechia Jan 1989

Perfil Quali-Quantitativo Dos Currículos Do Ensino Secundário Brasileiro No Século Xix [A Quali-Quantitative Profile Of The Curricula Of The Brazilian Secondary School Of The Xix Century], Karl M. Lorenz, Ariclê Vechia

Karl M Lorenz

O trabalho caracteriza a organização e os conteúdos dos currículos adotados na escola secundária brasileira de 1838 a 1900, tomando como referência o Colégio Pedro II. O estudo classifica as disciplinas em quatro conjuntos curriculares: Humanidades, Ciências, Matemáticas e Estudos Sociais. Analise, quantitativamente, as disciplinas dos conjuntos curriculares, sua frequência e distribuição nas series, e a carga horaria atribuída elas.
The paper describes the organization and contents of the curricula adopted in the Brazilian secondary school for the years 1838 to 1900, using as its reference the College Pedro II. The study classifies the curricular disciplines in four groups: Humanities, …

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Examining Distance Education In Turkey, Marina -. Mcisaac, Karen L. Murphy L. Murphy, Ugur Demiray Jan 1989

Examining Distance Education In Turkey, Marina -. Mcisaac, Karen L. Murphy L. Murphy, Ugur Demiray

Ugur Demiray

This article describes the distance education program at Anadolu University in Turkey and compares its problems and solutions with similar distance education programs in other Asian countries. A brief history is presented, enrollment figures are given and future directions are described. Conclusions suggest that open education is accomplishing the goals of the country's 1981 reforms and can continue to be helpful in the country's quest for modernization.

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Competências Básicas No Estudo Da Pesquisa Educacional [Minimum Competencies In A Course On Research In Education], Karl M. Lorenz Oct 1988

Competências Básicas No Estudo Da Pesquisa Educacional [Minimum Competencies In A Course On Research In Education], Karl M. Lorenz

Karl M Lorenz

O trabalho apresenta uma lista de 158 competências básicas, divididas em quinze seções, no estudo dos conteúdos teóricos de um curso introdutório sobre a metodologia da pesquisa educacional.
The paper presents a list of 158 basic competencies, divided into fifteen sections, related to the theoretical content of an introductory course on research methodology in education.

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Inovação Curricular E A Reforma De 1855 De Luiz Pedreira Do Couto Ferraz [Curricular Innovation And The 1855 Reform Of Luiz Pedreira Do Couto Ferraz], Karl M. Lorenz, Ariclê Vechia Jan 1988

Inovação Curricular E A Reforma De 1855 De Luiz Pedreira Do Couto Ferraz [Curricular Innovation And The 1855 Reform Of Luiz Pedreira Do Couto Ferraz], Karl M. Lorenz, Ariclê Vechia

Karl M Lorenz

A reforma educacional de 1855 proposto pelo Ministro Couto Ferraz marcadamente alterou o programam de ensino do Colégio de Pedro II, a instituição modelo do Império, por dividir-nos em dois ciclos: os Estudos de Primeira Classe e os estudos de Segundo Classe. O primeiro ciclo, de quatro anos, foi dirigido aos alunos que queriam terminar seus estudos e receber um certificado de conclusão que lhes daria o direito de ingressar em um dos institutos de formação técnica, sem prestar novos exames. Os alunos que continuassem o segundo ciclo, com duração de três anos, receberiam ao final do sétimo ano o …

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Adult Education In West Germany In Case Studies, Jost Reischmann Prof. Dr. Jan 1988

Adult Education In West Germany In Case Studies, Jost Reischmann Prof. Dr.

Reischmann, Jost

This book documents in 14 case studies the main strings and the most important institutions of adult Education in Germany, followed by a summary that tries to categorize the case studies.

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Satisfactions And Concerns Of New University Faculty, Mary Deane Sorcinelli Jan 1988

Satisfactions And Concerns Of New University Faculty, Mary Deane Sorcinelli

Mary Deane Sorcinelli

No abstract provided.

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Commentary: The Role Of Intrapersonal Psychological Variables In Academic School Learning, Gregory J. Boyle Jan 1987

Commentary: The Role Of Intrapersonal Psychological Variables In Academic School Learning, Gregory J. Boyle

Gregory J. Boyle

Intellectual abilities may contribute up to 25% of the variance in measures of academic school learning. However, the role of intrapersonal variables other than cognitive ability (personality traits, motivational dynamic factors, transitory emotional states) has usually been considered as fairly trivial. Past research, to the contrary, suggests that under stressful conditions, the relative contribution of such intrapersonal factors may even become predominant in influencing achievement. When analyses are based on change scores rather than single-occasion measures (which include trait contamination variance), the influence of emotional states on learning is shown to be very significant indeed.

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