Examination of how British government-funded Guidance and Learner Autonomy projects served as change management models in higher education identified issues of context, planning, ownership, leadership, and continuance. A micro-political framework involving multiple interests, agendas, goals, and motives was considered more effective for innovation…

In interviews, Scottish adults aged 55-96 in formal, self-help, and distance learning or not participating in group learning reflected on the process of working together to make meaning and on beliefs about learning, education, knowledge, and wisdom. The research process itself was a learning experience for subjects and interviewer. (SK)

An adult education and a community education program in Britain each used action technologies involving participant inquiry for staff development. Action technologies were found to encourage reflective practice and to ground theory in practice. (SK)

Interviews with six heads of further education colleges in Britain highlighted their changing roles and the roles of governors, strategic planning, the Further Education Funding Council, and support staff. Variations in their management styles and in the way their institutions respond to the environment were found. (SK)

A review of labor education in Britain examines the role of expert systems and an environment characterized by risk and reflexivity. Concludes that union education is hampered by the emphasis in lifelong learning rhetoric and policy on individuals and full-time, younger learners as well as by employer reluctance to participate. (Contains 45…

Distance learners need practical, emotional, and academic support. The Learning Support Needs Questionnaire is constructed on the following assumptions: (1) it must relate to students' life history; (2) it must help develop critical self-analysis; (3) it should co-opt students into participating; (4) it should facilitate development of an action…

Studies show that social work students prefer work with children and families over older people. The Repertory Grid Technique was used with 13 students to provide a structure for reflection on attitudes. Dialog about work with older adults was stimulated. (SK)

A CD-ROM addressing learning styles, information technology, critical thinking, and study/learning skills was evaluated by 33 Royal Air Force personnel aged 24-48. Ease of use was hindered by lack of screen printing and bookmarking. Most found the learning experience satisfying and identified advantages, limitations, and aspects requiring…

Describes in detail the progress of two science induction teachers in conceptual change teaching and investigates secondary induction science teachers' conceptions of teaching science by analyzing their conceptual ecologies. (Contains 18 references.) (Author/YDS)

Analyzes three different types of science teacher education systems: (1) Focusing Undergraduate Certification of Education (FUCE); (2) Open Undergraduate Certification of Education (OUCE); and (3) Post Graduate Certification of Education (PGCE). Discusses science teacher education systems and their outcomes such as the quality of the science…

Addresses the development of new curricula for science education reform in the hopes of facilitating further development of guideline-based curricula. Examines Korean and U.S. thematic-based and project centers programs. (Contains 39 references.) (Author/YDS)

Reviews the history of Korean science curriculum reforms and examines problems the Korean science curriculum has. Suggests some improvements for the curriculum and considers new directions for the future. (Author/YDS)

Describes the different social and cultural structures in East Asian countries compared to western countries. Discusses the ineffectiveness of imported educational theories in local practice. Compares the content of physics at the secondary school level in Korea, China, Japan, and Taiwan. (Author/YDS)

Describes China's school science curriculum in the context of on-going reform. Focuses on changes and their background. Discusses implications for the practice of science teaching. (Author/YDS)

Examines the influence of project activities based on multiple intelligences on the science achievement of elementary school children. Explains the proportions of variance of science achievement by General Intelligence (GI), analyzes Multiple Intelligences (MI), and investigates the influence of project activities that used various aspects of MI.…