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Pacific Curriculum Network vol.10, no.2, 2001

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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