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| Title: Education for sustainability : an appropriate concept for Pacific Island schools? Author: Taylor, Neil, Nathan, Subhashni Subject: | Sustainable development|Oceania Environmental education|Oceania | Volume: Pacific Curriculum Network vol.10, no.2, 2001 Collation: p. 3-7 ; Abstract: The title asks for a question, and the article answers: Yes, for many reasons, it is important to teach students about the key issues involved in sustainability. However, in order to do this effectively, teaching and learning styles will need to change.
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| Title: Towards indigenous literacy : science teachers learn to use indigenous knowledge resources Author: Semali, Ladi, Kreisler, Ann Subject: | Environmental education|Oceania Educational anthropology|Oceania | Volume: Pacific Curriculum Network vol.10, no.2, 2001 Collation: p. 9-13 ; Abstract: Indigenous knowledge is seldom valued. In recent years, however, grassroots communities worldwide are exploring alternatives to the monocultural paradigms in school curricula. Indigenous knowledge systems must be recognised by teachers as a valuable resource that students bring to the classroom.
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| Title: Student-centred learning : a curriculum trend across Asia Author: Jones, Adele M.E. Subject: | Active learning|Asia Student-centered learning|Asia | Volume: Pacific Curriculum Network vol.10, no.2, 2001 Collation: p. 14-17 : Abstract: In many parts of Asia, student-centred learning seems to be the fastest growing and most heavily emphasised aspect of curriculum development and teaching methodology. The reason is that SCL is helping address the many problems faced by the education system, problems the Pacific region also faces.
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| Title: Community participation in non-formal education Author: Kedrayate, Akanisi Subject: | Non-formal education Community and school | Volume: Pacific Curriculum Network vol.10, no.2, 2001 Collation: p. 18-22 ; Abstract: Taking examples from her own Fijian community, the author discusses what is needed for non-formal programmes and projects to succeed. Participation at all levels and reliable information are key concepts in partnerships aimed at meeting the needs of a community.
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| Title: Professional upgrading : the case of primary school teachers in the Pacific region Author: Lingam, Govinda Ishwar Subject: | Primary school teachers|Training of|Oceania Primary school teachers|In-service training|Oceania | Volume: Pacific Curriculum Network vol.10, no.2, 2001 Collation: p. 23-26 ; Abstract: The quality of basic education is a major concern in the Pacific. This article looks at what can be done by the teacher education instituitions to improve the situation.
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