The impact of the National Curriculum on twelve special schools in England

Abstract

The National Curriculum represents one of the most significant UK educational reforms of this century. However, it was planned and introduced with little reference to pupils with special needs, particularly those attending special schools or units. Alongside pragmatic responses to the implementation of the National Curriculum in special education, there has been a lively and continuing debate about its appropriateness, in principle, for pupils in special schools. This paper reports data derived from interviews with headteachers of twelve special schools (encompassing three distinct special needs groups). Continuities of view, notably an acceptance of the principle of a national curriculum for all pupils, are discussed. Divergent Views reflected an adherence to equality or individuality as underlying educational principles. The findings are placed in two contexts: first, the process of curriculum change, and second, the links between integration and curricular conformity as reflected in some European special education literature.     

The Management of Integrated Educational Environment Resources: the factors to be considered

Today, as educational organisations have become large and complex systems, education managers play a greater role in developing the most efficient educational environment. This article analyses the strategic background for educational management in relation to creating a constructive educational environment aimed at supporting a sustainable learning process. It also attempts to describe the diversity of resources that the educational environment comprises. We propose a model for managing the educational environment resources (MMEER) to guide the resources allocation within this multi-level system. The article stresses the need to create an encouraging and motivating environment to use the material and non-material resources as well as the intellectual capital of an educational institution most efficiently, student motivation being an indispensable prerequisite for enhancing quality and increasing the performance of an educational organisation.     

对高校图书馆地位、作用与机制改革的思考

对高校图书馆地位和作用进行了思考；同时，对高校图书馆经费来源与馆员继续教育的机制改革也进行了思考。     

Reflective peer coaching: Crafting collaborative self-assessment in teaching

Reflective peer coaching is a formative model for improving teaching and learning by examining intentions prior to teaching, then reflecting upon the experience. The goal of reflective peer coaching is to promote self-assessment and collaboration for better teaching and ultimately better learning. There are obvious benefits to colleagues collaborating and sharing ideas, thoughts, and observations. However, many models of assessing teaching effectiveness focus on summative evaluation in which colleagues observe each other once or twice a year and fill out institutional evaluation forms. Rarely do colleagues engage in formative conversations about teaching that are guided by the instructor's personal goals and objectives. Reflective peer coaching necessitates a ten-minute planning conversation prior to the actual lesson and a ten-minute reflective conversation after the lesson. These conversations happen regularly and frequently to build self-awareness and self-assessment of the personal craft of teaching. The following article outlines the dynamics of the reflective peer coaching process as a formative assessment model that leads to better learning through improved teaching.     

当代图书馆人文精神的体现及其缺失

本文从服务方式、馆藏结构、管理模式、建筑格局、资源共享等方面论述了当代图书馆人文精神的体现,并指出当代图书馆人文精神的缺失主要表现在服务理念、人本管理、对待读者、职业价值观等方面。     

谈农村学校教育管理的校本化

本文通过 S校长 (“案例”)由重视规范化管理到重视特色管理和以人为本管理 ,而引起的教学质量起伏 ,呼吁应通过改革建立起行之有效的学校教育管理指导运行机制     

浅议我国《国家赔偿法》的立法完善

我国的《国家赔偿法》实施八年来,由于立法本身存在的缺陷,妨碍了国家赔偿制度功能的发挥。本文从分析《国家赔偿法》立法存在主要问题入手,提出完善《国家赔偿法》的立法建议。     

“心学”的本质是人学、人性学

历史呼唤关于人和人性的研究。明代封建社会日趋走向衰败,重振士风,宣传大学问迫在眉睫。阳明“心学”是适应时代需要而产生的。“心学”核心内容“良知”的本质是人性。阳明先生强调“良知”人所共有。人人都能成为智者、圣人,目的是唤醒人的自我意识,提倡个性解放。因而,“心学”不是一般意义的哲学理论体系,而是人学,人性学。“心学”的创立是我国历史上意识形态领域里一次大革命。     

多媒体人文信息系统设计与实施研究

本文从多媒体人文信息系统基本模式、基本框架、多媒体人文信息处理技术规范、多媒体人文信息系统开发环境、工具与方法等方面论述了多媒体人文信息系统总体设计思想和实施的方案要点,为设计与实施多媒体人文信息系统提出了一个可行的框架与模型,具有一定的理论基础和实用价值