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Donnelly, James F. – History of Education, 2002
Examines science in the 19th century British curriculum against counter arguments from the humanities and moral education proponents. Concludes that current curriculum development in science is a continuing response to the challenges of the past commentary against it. (KDR)
Descriptors: Educational Change, Educational History, Educational Research, Ethical Instruction
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Silver, Harold – History of Education, 2002
Examines the work of Eric Ashby, a missionary of the technology age in Great Britain, an analyst of status quo and change proponents of higher education,; and an implementer of technology curricula. He warned in the 1950s that if Western academies did not adapt to/with technology, they would not survive. (KDR)
Descriptors: Educational Change, Educational History, Educational Research, Foreign Countries
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Vernon, Keith – History of Education, 2001
Focuses on R. O. Berdahl and C. H. Shinn's examination of British state-university relationships prior to 1919; and Ted Tapper and Brian Salter's research that studied the time between 1919 and the creation of the University Grants Commission. Concludes that the state played a significant role in higher education through state funding and…
Descriptors: College School Cooperation, Educational Change, Educational History, Educational Research
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Christen, Richard S. – History of Education, 2001
Discusses the development of the British educational system and perceptions of teacher's classroom roles. Focuses on pedagogical teaching methods of 17th century English character literature in character education development. Concludes that this era of teachers demonstrated an interest in the complexities of the learning process. (KDR)
Descriptors: Character Education, Educational Change, Educational History, Educational Research
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Reynolds, David – History of Education, 1990
Attributes the relatively high dropout rate among Welsh secondary school students to the educational processes within the comprehensive schools. Advocates extensive research into the nature of Welsh education and problems stemming from historical, socioeconomic, and political factors. Encourages policy formation that reflects Welsh rather than…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Comprehensive Programs, Dropout Rate, Educational Assessment