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50 Years of ERIC
50 Years of ERIC
The Education Resources Information Center (ERIC) is celebrating its 50th Birthday! First opened on May 15th, 1964 ERIC continues the long tradition of ongoing innovation and enhancement.

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Kirby, David; Redel, Sheila – Canadian Journal of University Continuing Education, 1994
Describes the role of judges in Canadian society and the notion of judicial independence that produces complexities for educators. Looks at the characteristics and working environment of judges and describes the part played by the existing agencies involved in judicial education. Suggests potential roles for continuing education units in…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Continuing Education, Foreign Countries, Judges
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Garrison, D. Randy; Kirby, David – Canadian Journal of University Continuing Education, 1995
An innovative professional master's of continuing education program at the University of Calgary took five years to be established. It had to overcome differing views of faculty, the opposition of the dean of education, and other types of political and philosophical resistance. (SK)
Descriptors: Continuing Education, Educational Innovation, Foreign Countries, Masters Degrees
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Lautar, Charla; Kirby, David – Canadian Journal of University Continuing Education, 1995
Responses from 43.6% of 250 dentists and 66.9% of 166 dental hygienists surveyed displayed some support for mandatory continuing education and sharp disagreement over the need for a bachelor's degree. Hygienists in nontraditional careers supported it, whereas those in traditional practice and dentists were less favorable. (SK)
Descriptors: Bachelors Degrees, Dental Hygienists, Educational Needs, Foreign Countries