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Title: School changes and the Solomon Islands secondary school principal

Author: Maneipuri, Joash, Sanga, Kabini F.
Subject:  School principals
 Education|Solomon Islands
 Pacific Islanders|Education
Volume: Directions: Journal of Educational Studies vol.24, no.2, 2002
Collation: 40 - 59;

Abstract: In recent years there has been a great deal of change in the secondary schools in Solomon Islands as, within a four-year period, 63 community high schools opened their doors to students who would otherwise not have had access to secondary education. The authors of this article examine how this remarkable increase in the number of schools affects the role of the school principals, and suggest that those who understand the changed nature of secondary schooling are more likely to become effective leaders in their schools.

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Title: School-community relations : the principal's role

Author: Sharma, Akhila Nand
Subject:  Community and school|Fiji
 School management and organization|Parent participation|Fiji
 Education|Parent participation|Fiji
Volume: Directions: Journal of Educational Studies no.27, vol.14, no.2, 1992
Collation: p. 14-24 ;

Abstract: A paper presented at the 7th Regional Conference of CCEA held at the University of Hong Kong on 20 August, 1992.

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Title: School evaluation in Australia

Author: Herbert, Jeannie
Subject:  School management and organization|Australia
 Schools|Evaluation|Australia
 Educational evaluation|Australia
Volume: Directions: Journal of Educational Studies no.5, 1980
Collation: p. 22-25 ;

Abstract: [ Abstract not available ]

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Title: School libraries in Fiji

Author: Rainey, Melvyn D.
Subject:  School libraries|Fiji
Volume: Directions: Journal of Educational Studies no.35, vol.18, no.2, 1996
Collation: p. 13-29 ;

Abstract: The author addresses an often neglected and/or underrated area by reporting on a survey of libraries and of principals in Fiji schools, aimed at identifying ways of improving this crucial learning resource centre. His findings and recommendations have region-wide interest and could well be noted for improving the component of the learning-teaching matrix.

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Title: School library development in the Solomon Islands

Author: Sanders, Freda M.
Subject:  School libraries|Solomon Islands
Volume: Directions: Journal of Educational Studies no.6, 1981
Collation: p. 48-51 ;

Abstract: [ Abstract not available ]

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Title: Science and technology. : some important educational considerations

Author: Hill, Doug
Subject:  Science|Study and teaching (Secondary)
Volume: Directions: Journal of Educational Studies vol.10, no.2, 1988
Collation: p. 88-94 ;

Abstract: [ Abstract not available ]

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Title: Science at the University of the South Pacific : a learning or a teaching problem?

Author: Taylor, Neil
Subject:  Educational tests and measurements|Fiji
 Achievement tests|Fiji
 Science|Study and teaching (Secondary)|Fiji
 Science|Ability testing|Fiji
Volume: Directions: Journal of Educational Studies no.24, vol.13, no.1, 1991
Collation: p. 25-35 ;

Abstract: [ Abstract not available ]

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Title: Science education and scientific attitudes

Author: Singh, Pravin
Subject:  Science|Study and teaching (Secondary)
Volume: Directions: Journal of Educational Studies no.7, 1981
Collation: p. 41-46 ;

Abstract: [ Abstract not available ]

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Title: Science education and society

Author: Sovaki, Manasa
Subject:  Science|Study and teaching|Oceania
Volume: Directions: Journal of Educational Studies no.5, 1980
Collation: p. 43-52 ;

Abstract: [ Abstract not available ]

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Title: Science education in Vanuatu

Author: Cook, Barry
Subject:  Science|Study and teaching|Vanuatu
Volume: Directions: Journal of Educational Studies no.26, vol.14, no.1, 1992
Collation: p. 97-104 ;

Abstract: [ Abstract not available ]

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Title: Search for ethical, humanistic and cultural values in Papua New Guineas' education system

Author: Solon, John Mark
Subject:  Education|Social aspects|Papua New Guinea
 Education|Aims and objectives|Papua New Guinea
Volume: Directions: Journal of Educational Studies no.38, vol.20, no.1, 1998
Collation: p. 48-57 ;

Abstract: The need to pay greater attention to the development of values, especially personal ones among our youth, is a topical issue which arises in Solon’s discussion. His article includes a review of PNG’s educational policies; evaluation of their accommodation of traditional, ethical and cultural values of the indigenous inhabitants; and educational attempts to promote such values in the curricula and the educational structure.

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Title: Secondary school failure in Tonga : implications for in-service and pre-service teacher development

Author: Booth, Edward O., Tatafu, Makafalani, Wilson, Michael
Subject:  Education|Evaluation|Tonga
 Dropouts|Tonga
 Educational tests and measurements|Tonga
Volume: Directions: Journal of Educational Studies no.36, vol.19, no.1, 1997
Collation: p. 55-81 ;

Abstract: Attrition from the (formal) schooling system has long been of concern in our region. Thus Tatafu et al’s report on a study of secondary school dropout and examination failure at the upper secondary level in the Kingdom of Tonga is worthy of close consideration. Possible causes of attrition, such as overly examination-oriented teaching, which leaves less able students (who may be a majority) floundering, were identified in the doctoral study which the article reports on. Among panacea, pre-service teacher training revision is suggested in the light of problems identified by the study.

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Title: Secondary school wastage, continuing education and youth unemployment in Zambia

Author: Mundia, Lawrence
Subject:  Education|Economic aspects|Zambia
 Dropouts|Zambia
Volume: Directions: Journal of Educational Studies no.33, vol.17, no.2, 1995
Collation: p. 30-36 ;

Abstract: [ Abstract not available ]

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Title: Selection for secondary schooling in the South Pacific : what should we test?

Author: Elley, Warwick B.
Subject:  High schools|Entrance requirements|Oceania
 Academic achievement|Testing|Oceania
 Educational tests and measurements|Oceania
Volume: Directions: Journal of Educational Studies no.2, 1979
Collation: p. 20-22 ;

Abstract: [ Abstract not available ]

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Title: Self perceptions among adolescents in Fiji : ethnic comparisons

Author: Kishor, Nand
Subject:  Self-perception|Cross-cultural studies
 Ethnicity|Fiji
 Self-perception in adolescence|Fiji
Volume: Directions: Journal of Educational Studies no.12, 1984
Collation: p. 28-32 ;

Abstract: [ Abstract not available ]

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Title: Sex and morality at teachers colleges

Author: Sundar, Ami N.
Subject:  Nasinu Teachers College
 Student teachers|Social and moral questions
Volume: Directions: Journal of Educational Studies no.9, 1982
Collation: p. 32-37 ;

Abstract: [ Abstract not available ]

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Title: "Shell books" for literacy

Author: Malone, Susan Elizabeth, Malone, Dennis, Villacorte, Josie
Subject:  Picture books
 Literacy programs|Papua New Guinea
Volume: Directions: Journal of Educational Studies no.25, vol.13, no.2, 1991
Collation: p. 89-90 ;

Abstract: [ Abstract not available ]

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Title: Shifting cultures : Mbu - a proposal for pluri-cultural perspective to culture in education in Papua New Guinea

Author: Mel, Michael A.
Subject:  Education|Papua New Guinea
 Multicultural education|Papua New Guinea
 Educational anthropology|Papua New Guinea
Volume: Directions: Journal of Educational Studies no.45, vol.23, no.2, 2001
Collation: p. 70-90 ;

Abstract: The erosion of Pacific cultures by western influences is an issue that has given rise to much concern. Many feel that one way of preserving indigenous cultures is to teach them in school. In Papua New Guinea, there is a strong desire to cling to the various cultures and develop curricula that are responsive to each culture. So writes Michael Mel, but he himself believes this can become counter-productive to promoting multi-culturalism in PNG. Students should be given the opportunity to learn about other cultures, as well as their own.

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Title: "Sister, can you read the story again?" : observing children's response to picture books

Author: Fesaitu
Subject:  Picture books for children|Educational aspects
 Children|Books and reading
Volume: Directions: Journal of Educational Studies no.11, 1983
Collation: p. 18-21 ;

Abstract: [ Abstract not available ]

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Title: Social organization in the classroom : the competitive ethic and the Pacific Way

Author: Thomas, David R.
Subject:  Competition (Psychology) in children|Oceania
 Education|Oceania
 School management and organization|Oceania
Volume: Directions: Journal of Educational Studies no.2, 1979
Collation: p. 1-14 ;

Abstract: [ Abstract not available ]

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Title: Solomon Island secondary teachers' perception of their role and influences on their decision making

Author: Booth, Edward O.
Subject:  School management and organization|Decision making|Solomon Islands
 Teacher participation in curriculum planning|Solomon Islands
 Teachers|Rating of|Solomon Islands
Volume: Directions: Journal of Educational Studies no.10, 1983
Collation: p. 27-37 ;

Abstract: [ Abstract not available ]

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Title: Solomon Islands principalship: roles perceived, performed, preferred and expected

Author: Houma, Stanley, Sanga, Kabini F.
Subject:  Educational leadership
 School principals|Solomon Islands
 Education, Secondary|Solomon Islands
Volume: Directions: Journal of Educational Studies vol.26, no.1, 2004
Collation: 55-69;

Abstract: This article provides a profile of the Solomon Islands secondary school principal. The article argues that the principal, as profiled, cannot be fairly expected to perform effectively as a school leader, as proposed in the academic literature. The article ends by lauding Solomon Islands principals for providing school leadership in spite of overwhelming odds.

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Title: Solomon Island student's preceptions of appropriate behaviours for success in schooling

Author: Ninnes, Peter Martin
Subject:  Motivation in education|Solomon Islands
 Academic achievement|Solomon Islands
Volume: Directions: Journal of Educational Studies no.27, vol.14, no.2, 1992
Collation: p. 41-48 ;

Abstract: [ Abstract not available ]

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Title: Some are more equal than others : societal structure and educational development in post-colonial Kenya

Author: Dunne, Mairead
Subject:  Discrimination in education|Kenya
 Educational anthropology|Kenya
 Educational equalization|Kenya
Volume: Directions: Journal of Educational Studies vol.10, no.2, 1988
Collation: p. 125-138 ;

Abstract: [ Abstract not available ]

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Title: Some comments on readability and writing readable USP extension courses

Author: Tuimaleali'ifano, Eileen
Subject:  The University of the South Pacific|Extension Services
 Textbooks|Readability
 Distance education|Evaluation|Curricula|Oceania
Volume: Directions: Journal of Educational Studies no.16, vol.8, no.1/2, 1986
Collation: p. 39-43 ;

Abstract: [ Abstract not available ]

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Title: Some constraints of 'small' national systems of education : a preliminary observation on the South Pacific Region

Author: Udagama, Prem
Subject:  Education|Economic aspects|Oceania
 Education|Oceania
Volume: Directions: Journal of Educational Studies no.2, 1979
Collation: p. 8-14 ;

Abstract: [ Abstract not available ]

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Title: Some edifying and educationally relevant aspects of Tagore's Vision of truth

Author: Gopal, Madan
Subject:  
Volume: Directions: Journal of Educational Studies no.24, vol.13, no.1, 1991
Collation: p. 13-24 ;

Abstract: [ Abstract not available ]

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Title: Some errors in written English as a result of interference from Solomon Islands pijin

Author: Prince, Dorothy M.
Subject:  Language and languages|Study and teaching|Error analysis
 English language|Study and teaching|Solomon Islands
 Pidgin English|Solomon Islands
Volume: Directions: Journal of Educational Studies no.9, 1982
Collation: p. 18-22 ;

Abstract: [ Abstract not available ]

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Title: Some perspectives on computer education in South Pacific schools

Author: Horsley, Mike
Subject:  Computers|Study and teaching|Oceania
 Computer-assisted instruction |Oceania
Volume: Directions: Journal of Educational Studies no.13, 1984
Collation: p. 3-13 ;

Abstract: [ Abstract not available ]

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Title: Some reflections on the emergence of the English language in Kiribati

Author: Pannu, Gharib S.
Subject:  English language|History|Kiribati
Volume: Directions: Journal of Educational Studies vol.12, no.1, 1990
Collation: p. 18-28 :

Abstract: [ Abstract not available ]

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Title: Some thoughts concerning the study of religion in schools

Author: Arnold, Roy L.
Subject:  Christian education|Oceania
 Religion in the public schools
Volume: Directions: Journal of Educational Studies no.6, 1981
Collation: p. 19-27 ;

Abstract: [ Abstract not available ]

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Title: Some thoughts on television as an English as a second language (ESL) tutor for preschool children : a look at Fiji One

Author: Lotherington-Woloszyn, Heather
Subject:  Fiji One
 English language|Study and teaching (Preschool)|Fiji
 Television in education|Fiji
 Mass media and education|Fiji
Volume: Directions: Journal of Educational Studies no.35, vol.18, no.2, 1996
Collation: p. 77-91 ;

Abstract: The author takes up a very important issue – that of the educational value or otherwise of television. Her concern relates to the area of literacy and language learning, and her findings are a useful contribution to the debate on this issue.

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Title: St. Christopher's story reading and book project

Author: Ricketts, Jane, Moore, Barbara
Subject:  St. Christopher's Home
 Language arts (Primary)
 Oral reading
Volume: Directions: Journal of Educational Studies no.10, 1983
Collation: p. 38-48 ;

Abstract: [ Abstract not available ]

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Title: Story books and story buses : helping children's literacy in the South Seas

Author: Moore, Barbara
Subject:  Oral reading
 Language arts (Primary)|Oceania
 Reading (Primary)|Oceania
Volume: Directions: Journal of Educational Studies vol.12, no.1, 1990
Collation: p. 14-17 ;

Abstract: [ Abstract not available ]

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Title: Strategies used by ESL learners while doing cloze procedures : a preliminary report

Author: Mangubhai, Francis
Subject:  Second language acquisition|Research
 Cloze procedure
Volume: Directions: Journal of Educational Studies vol.10, no.1, 1988
Collation: p. 25-41 ;

Abstract: [ Abstract not available ]

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Title: Successful mass language teaching : communicative skills starting at primary level

Author: Hill, L. A
Subject:  Language arts (Elementary)
 English language|Study and teaching (Elementary)
 Children|Language
 Language acquisition
Volume: Directions: Journal of Educational Studies no.10, 1983
Collation: p. 49-52 ;

Abstract: [ Abstract not available ]

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