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Letting tigers off the leash

Article Abstract:

The Singapore authorities are planning to reform its education policy. Students would no longer learn information solely to pass examinations but would be encouraged to think for themselves. The government hopes by making changes to the universities the schools would also introduce changes their curriculum. Although the authorities intend to retain overall control. The admission criteria for the two public universities is going to be revised to admit students with other capabilities rather than just good examination results.

Planning, Singapore, Education and state, Social policy, Education policy, Education

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Age revolution

Article Abstract:

The population of the EC will comprise over 130 million people aged over 50 by the beginning of the next century. There is concern that designers are not coming to terms with this and still designing products for the younger age group. Although many of these people will be physically fit some will be unable to cope without help from designers. There is a call for designers to recognise this fact and projects in the EC, US and UK are researching better design.

Social aspects, Aging

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Experiments for a skills revolution

Article Abstract:

General National Vocational Qualifications were launched in 1992 to provide a mixture of academic and vocational skills to those over 16. They could enable the student to enter university or do a practical course. Pilot courses are running involving 8,000 students in five subjects, with plans to increase the number of subjects to 14 by 1994. Students will also be assessed on skills such as communication, and ability with numbers and new technology.

United Kingdom, Educational innovations

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