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50 Years of ERIC
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Heidegger, Arnold – Western European Education, 1988
States that the task of the school is to motivate and enable people to continue their education throughout life. Proposes that this goal be met by arousing students' interest in reading while they are being taught to read. Presents the criteria for a good school library and discusses ways in which student interest may be aroused. (GEA)
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Foreign Countries, Independent Study, Lifelong Learning
Mikelskis, Helmut – Western European Education, 1990
Attempts to develop a theoretical foundation for the practice of ecological education. Focuses upon the severed relationship between man and nature. Identifies seven elements of ecological education designed to develop ecological action and experience as well as knowledge. Argues that, without a comprehensive, ecological framework, environmental…
Descriptors: Ecology, Educational Research, Educational Theories, Elementary Secondary Education
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McKernan, James – European Journal of Education, 1991
A method for evaluating Ireland's core school curriculum that considers 14 declared goals (aesthetic, creative, cultural, emotional, intellectual, moral, personal, physical, political, practical, recreational, social, spiritual, and vocational) and 4 teacher intentions (communication/fluency, cognitive understanding/manipulation, care/task…
Descriptors: Change Strategies, Core Curriculum, Curriculum Design, Curriculum Evaluation