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Direct linkGunnulfsen, Ann Elisabeth, Ed.; Ärlestig, Helene, Ed.; Storgaard, Merete, Ed. – Educational Governance Research, 2023
This book discusses principals' prerequisites and work within the five Nordic countries and focuses on schools as formal institutions that carry out functions delegated to them by the social collective. It includes a discussion about what kind of state policy demonstrates autonomy in Nordic schools, as well as the ways in which school leaders as…
Descriptors: Comparative Education, Leadership, Principals, State Policy
Rasmussen, Annette, Ed.; Dovemark, Marianne, Ed. – Educational Governance Research, 2022
This work discusses how the complex relationship between welfare policies of equity and market efficiencies/deficiencies of education policies is handled in local practices. It offers contributions from the five Nordic countries - Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Finland and Iceland - and pays special attention to questions about access and diversity in…
Descriptors: Welfare Services, Educational Policy, Foreign Countries, Access to Education
Sriraman, Bharath, Ed.; Bergsten, Christer, Ed.; Goodchild, Simon, Ed.; Palsdottir, Gudbjorg, Ed.; Sondergaard, Bettina Dahl, Ed.; Haapasalo, Lenni, Ed. – IAP - Information Age Publishing, Inc., 2010
The First Sourcebook on Nordic Research in Mathematics Education: Norway, Sweden, Iceland, Denmark and contributions from Finland provides the first comprehensive and unified treatment of historical and contemporary research trends in mathematics education in the Nordic world. The book is organized in sections co-ordinated by active researchers in…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Learning Problems, Mathematics Education, Public Education
Peer reviewedStrom, Geir – Higher Education Management, 1996
The higher education systems and financing mechanisms in Norway, Denmark, Sweden, and Finland are described. In each, enrollment and productivity, in terms of student flow, are important financing factors. A new budget model developed for Norway is outlined, and efforts to create a cooperative community for higher education in the Nordic countries…
Descriptors: College Administration, Comparative Education, Educational Economics, Educational Finance
Nordic Council of Ministers, Copenhagen (Denmark). – 1987
The Nordic countries have worked together over the last decade to enhance the efforts of environmental educators. This document details: (1) the history and activities of the group responsible for the coordination of efforts at the university level; (2) the types of environmental education occurring in Denmark, Iceland, Finland, Norway, and…
Descriptors: College Science, Environmental Education, Foreign Countries, Hazardous Materials
Peer reviewedHoltermann, Sigrid – Higher Education Policy, 1996
The Nordic Centre at Fudan University (China) links it with Norwegian universities, and has resulted in: a new Norwegian School of Management program; a Chinese-Norwegian dictionary; short credit courses on Scandinavian affairs for Chinese students; language courses and examinations for Norwegian students of Chinese; establishment of a library on…
Descriptors: Academic Freedom, Business Administration Education, Change Strategies, Computer Networks
Peer reviewedKernochan, Adelaide – Social Education, 1989
Describes the efforts of educators throughout the world to teach about the United Nations. Each of the different world regions focuses on specific UN principles and work related to their own national priorities. Examples are from the Caribbean Islands, Eastern Europe, France, the Philippines, Africa, and the Nordic Countries. (KO)
Descriptors: Class Activities, Elementary Secondary Education, Foreign Countries, Global Approach
Download full textThulstrup, Erik W., Ed. – 1985
The Nordic Conference of 1985 was convened for the purpose of fostering cooperation between science and technology educators within different fields and at different levels, with approximately 40 science and technology educators from Finland, Norway, Sweden, Denmark, India, the United States, and Yugoslavia participating. This report contains 27…
Descriptors: Biological Sciences, Computer Uses in Education, Educational Trends, Energy Education
Peer reviewedRasanen, Leila – European Journal of Engineering Education, 1989
Discusses experiments with students and teachers in a project to encourage girls to achieve their full potential and to consider nontraditional career choices. Describes a two-week practice program and opposition to the project from teachers and girls. Outlines an extensive course in physics and effects of the course. (YP)
Descriptors: Attitudes, Career Awareness, Career Education, Females
Zanotti, Kathleen T.; Dickey, Karlene N. – 1995
The report contains information on the educational system of Sweden, primarily to assist U.S. institutions in the placement and credit transfer of Swedish students. An introductory chapter provides background information on the country, its population, its government, Nordic cooperation, and an overview of the educational system. Chapter 2…
Descriptors: Academic Standards, Adult Education, Certification, College Admission
Connecticut Public Television, Hartford. – 1997
These teaching guides are meant to supplement the eighth season (1997-98) of the PBS Series "Scientific American Frontiers". Episode 801 is entitled "Expedition Panama: Science at the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute" and the teaching guide contains information and activities on the ultrasonic communication of bats,…
Descriptors: Animal Caretakers, Aquariums, Art, Creativity
Huxtable, Marion, Ed.; Blyth, Eric, Ed. – 2002
This book, with sequentially arranged chapters, allow practitioners, educators, and students to follow the expansion of school social work practice around the world. Leaders in the field from 12 countries provide eye-opening perspectives and interventions, selected for their range and application. Additionally, the book looks ahead to policy and…
Descriptors: Cross Cultural Studies, Cultural Context, Educational Environment, Foreign Countries
Kauppinen, Heta, Ed.; Diket, Read, Ed. – 1995
This anthology brings together art educators from 21 countries to provide information about the past record of art education along with recent developments and future prospects. In "Part I: Historical Perspectives," the role of cross cultural influences is reported in essays: (1) "Quality Criteria Shifts in One Century of Art…
Descriptors: Art Education, Cross Cultural Studies, Cultural Context, Cultural Influences
