Political explanations for economic decline in Britain and their relationship to policies for education and training

Abstract

This paper considers a number of explanations promoted by governments over the last two decades to explain Britain's economic decline. It is argued that the explanations are only partially based in economic realities and are contrived to legitimise broader agendas for policy initiatives. The inadequacy of the education and training system emerges as a recurrent theme and has, as a consequence, been subjected to considerable change. However, other explanations for economic decline have been offered: lack of enterprise, lack of flexibility in the workforce and lack of competitiveness. These explanations are examined for their coherence and continuity and for their implications for education and training.     

教师要努力做"三个代表"思想的实践者

“三个代表”重要思想既是我们党面向新世纪的政治宣言和加强自身建设的行动纲领，也是各项事业的行动指南，它对当前教育事业的改革与发展具有十分重要和深远的指导意义。教师要按照“三个代表”要求认识我国教育事业的任务和使命，努力做“三个代表”思想的忠诚实践者。     

试论1949～1956年我党个体经济政策的演变及原因

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关于健全成人教育政策法规的几点思考

成人教育肩负着建设人力资源强国的历史使命,而成人教育的健康运行需要政策法规的支撑。当前,原有的调整成人教育的政策、规章、规范已显得力不从心,政策缺乏普遍的约束力。作者依据成人教育的现实,对健全成人教育政策法规提出几点想法。力图为当今成人教育政策法规的制定提供参考。     

六朝政府经济调控政策述论

六朝时期,南方经济得以较大程度的开发,农、工、商都有了前所未有的发展,其中一个最重要的原因是六朝政府实施了较合时宜的宏观调控政策,表现为对农业生产要素的增加、对豪族势力的妥协与限制和发展商业贸易的政策。     

关于高校"形势与政策"课改革的思考

“形势与政策”是我国高校大学生思想政治教育的必修课。本根据中宣部、教育部《关于进一步加强形势与政策教育的通知》的要求，分析了“形势与政策”课教学的现状与存在的问题，探讨了在新形势下深化“形势与政策”课改革应遵循的原则，增强“形势与政策”教育有效性的具体方法。     

An analysis of theoretical perspectives that define adult learners for effective and inclusive adult education policies

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对"专升本"政策调整的思考

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The timing of middle-childhood peer rejection and friendship: linking early behavior to early-adolescent adjustment

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世界经济发展的“五化”趋势与我国应采取的对策

当代世界经济的发展具有与以往不同的趋势，对此我们应采取治内与开放相结合；用体制创新促进结构调整；加强区域合作，形成区域联盟；积极参与经济全球化，同时积极参与国际经济协调等等。     

Consequences and outcomes of policies governing medium-stakes large-scale exit exams

Educational Assessment, Evaluation and Accountability - Large-scale externally mandated exit exams are common in many education systems. Exit exams are considered medium stakes when exam scores are...     

Black and other minority admissions to large universities: A four-year national survey of policies and outcomes

A survey of 108 large universities indicated that median new black freshmen enrollment has increased nationally to 5% in Fall 1972, from 4% in 1971 and 1970 and 3% in 1969. Open admission for all students was employed by 16% of the schools in 1972 compared to 12% in 1971. Schools were generally employing fewer selection variables in 1972 than previously. Schools with special programs for blacks were down to 54% in 1972 from 60% in 1971, although more special programs for American Indian and Spanish speaking students existed (14% in 1972, 8% in 1971), while private universities cut back considerably in all special programs. Results are discussed in terms of literature on minority admissions and current social trends.This study was sponsored and partially funded by Commission IX (Assessment for Student Development) of the American College Personnel Association. Portions of this study were presented at the American College Personnel Association Convention in Cleveland, April 6, 1973.     

新经济下对泰罗"经济人"假设的再认识

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增强高校形势与政策教育教学实效性——“05方案”实施后的探索

"05方案"实施后,各高校的形势与政策教育教学取得了一定的实效,但仍有一些不尽人意之处.为进一步增强我国高校形势与政策教育教学实效性,文章从提高思想认识、强化师资队伍建设、加强教学研究、规范教学管理、拓展社会实践和完善网络教育等方面进行了探讨.     

论中国企业“走出去”战略是适应经济全球化趋势的现实选择

海阔凭鱼跃,天高任鸟飞,中国企业"走出去"天地广阔。中国企业"走出去"战略,是中国经济和企业自身发展的需要,也是顺应经济全球化的要求,是适应经济全球化趋势的现实选择。中国企业实施"走出去"战略的关键是要引导人们树立国际化经营意识、培育"走出去"的战略意识。     

浅谈“三下乡”对农科类大学生教育、教学的促进作用

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