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1. East Germany's System of State Planning Faces a Thorough Free Market Shake-up.

Author

Latka-Johring, Sigrid

Abstract

Discusses the difficulties of educational reform in what was formerly East Germany. Describes the educational system in East Germany as uniform and military in nature. Criticizes the one-sidedness of socialist education and its politicalization. Compares classroom atmospheres before and after the Germanies were united. (DK)

Published
1991

2. Education and the Internal Market.

Author

Heinemann, Karl-Heinz

Abstract

Discusses European attempts to standardize academic and vocational qualifications. Expresses concern that the internal market threatens the cultural sovereignty of states. Describes the consequences of teacher mobility for the German education system. Concludes that more openness is necessary for the European Community's educational policymaking to overcome the mistrust of state education ministers. (DK)

Published
1991

3. INTERNATIONAL NOTES.

Author

Macwilliams, Bryon, Lin-Kiu, Jen, Marx, Vivien, and Watzman, Haim

Subjects
HIGHER education, PUBLIC universities & colleges, COLLEGE teachers' salaries, COMMUNITY colleges
Abstract

Presents news briefs concerning higher education as of November 2001. Accusation made by Arab leaders against Israeli government officials regarding the establishment of a public college for Israeli Arabs; Passage of legislation that would link compensation to performance for all professors in Germany; Support of the Chinese Education Ministry for efforts to build a network of community colleges.

Published
2001