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Thinking, Inquiry And Community : Teacher Perspectives On Philosophy For Children : A Report On Philosophy For Children In Australia., Suzanne Mellor, Laurence Splitter Jul 1998

Thinking, Inquiry And Community : Teacher Perspectives On Philosophy For Children : A Report On Philosophy For Children In Australia., Suzanne Mellor, Laurence Splitter

Suzanne Mellor (retired)

This report is based on an analysis of 181 completed questionnaires, which sought information on the following: overview of the teachers / schools involved; the philosophy program in the school; the philosophy curriculum in the school; allocation of teaching time in philosophy; teaching and learning in philosophy classes; evaluation / assessment and reporting; professional development and support for teachers of philosophy; and flow-on effects from teaching/learning philosophy. The report concludes with guidelines for further work. [Introduction, ed]


La Universidad Latinoamericana Contemporánea: Las Encrucijadas De Una Transición, Roberto Rodríguez-Gómez Jan 1998

La Universidad Latinoamericana Contemporánea: Las Encrucijadas De Una Transición, Roberto Rodríguez-Gómez

Roberto Rodríguez-Gómez

Panorama de las transformaciones de la educación superior en América Latina en el periodo de 1960 a 1995. Se proponen relaciones conceptuales entre los modelos de desarrollo económico y político de los países de la región y las opciones de cambio educativo en los sistemas universitarios. Se explora y discute la hipótesis de convergencia de modelos de cambio universitario.


Integración Regional Y Educación Superior, Roberto Rodríguez-Gómez Jan 1998

Integración Regional Y Educación Superior, Roberto Rodríguez-Gómez

Roberto Rodríguez-Gómez

Se analiza la coyuntura y contexto político de la integración latinoamericana a finales de la década noventa, y se discute en qué aspectos dicho contexto representa una oportunidad para emprender o profundizar dinámicas de integración universitaria en América Latina.


Expansión Del Sistema Educativo Superior En México 1970-1995, Roberto Rodríguez-Gómez Jan 1998

Expansión Del Sistema Educativo Superior En México 1970-1995, Roberto Rodríguez-Gómez

Roberto Rodríguez-Gómez

En el marco de un balance sobre las principales orientaciones de política pública que se han desarrollado en el ámbito de la enseñanza superior en México en los últimos 30 años, el presente documento explora las líneas que definieron la expansión universitaria en el país. El texto incluye una presentación de las pautas de crecimiento de las instituciones y de la matrícula escolar; asimismo se aborda el análisis de la distribución de la población escolar con respecto a los principales componentes de la matrícula: diseminación territorial, modalidades y niveles del sistema educativo superior y áreas de conocimiento. Por último, se …


Impulse Control Rap: "We Got A Skill To Help You Chill", John W. Hill Dec 1997

Impulse Control Rap: "We Got A Skill To Help You Chill", John W. Hill

John W. Hill

No abstract provided.


The Unification Of Marketing And Assessment In Higher Education: A Model, Oscar T. Mcknight, Ronald Paugh Dec 1997

The Unification Of Marketing And Assessment In Higher Education: A Model, Oscar T. Mcknight, Ronald Paugh

Oscar T McKnight Ph.D.

A marketing assessment model that includes university outcome measures is presented. The model incorporates consumer expectations theory and marketing strategy. Findings indicate that student expectations vary among the undergraduate population. Marketing implications for student recruitment and retention efforts are offered


Merging Retention And Financial Aid In Enrollment Management By Market Segmentation, Oscar T. Mcknight, Ronald P Dec 1997

Merging Retention And Financial Aid In Enrollment Management By Market Segmentation, Oscar T. Mcknight, Ronald P

Oscar T McKnight Ph.D.

High school GPA, ACT score, academic effort, and financial need in predicting student retention risk are examined. The objective is to merge retention risk with financial aid and to explore the options available to the university. Financial aid leveraging is discussed in terms of product fit and positioning strategies


A Comparison Of Likert Response Formats In Student Affairs: The Abc's Of Assessment, Oscar T. Mcknight, Robin W. Gagnow, Sue Heimann Dec 1997

A Comparison Of Likert Response Formats In Student Affairs: The Abc's Of Assessment, Oscar T. Mcknight, Robin W. Gagnow, Sue Heimann

Oscar T McKnight Ph.D.

No abstract provided.