Holidays to stretch the mind

Article Abstract:

Increased demand for summer schools is unaffected by the recession and many are connected with the Open University (OU), 36,000 OU students undergoing a busy week's study and mixing during summer 1992. Courses can exploit local resources or attractions such as the music of Scotland, churches of the West Country, the seashores of Kent and Hadrians Wall. Many turn their remoteness to their advantage, The Hill Residential College in Abergavenny attracting interest from England and overseas with their course Welcome To Wales. The courses provide income when generally there are financial pressures and decreasing enrolments for these establishments.

Planning, Vacations, Services, Summer schools

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We need a Kyrgyz speaker - now

Article Abstract:

The School of Oriental and African Studies, London University, England, teaches 36 languages but attracts insufficient students to be cost effective. The Higher Education Funding Council provides 2/3 of its funding under the 'special factor' funding which is to be withdrawn. A working party will investigate the special case but many minority scholarships could expect the same treatment. Investigation of national provision of minority languages could lead to acquisition of other unviable university departments.

Finance, Study and teaching, Languages, Modern, University of London, Oriental languages, African languages

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Not just a rubber stamp

Article Abstract:

Michael Creese of Action for Governors' Information and Training has conducted research into the role of school governors in Suffolk, England. They should be involved in appointing staff, financial advice and school development plans. These help improve performance, but some schools do not like governors to be involved in curriculum matters. Many governing bodies support the school but do not develop monitoring functions or a working partnership with staff.

United Kingdom, Evaluation, Practice, Social policy, Teachers, Schools, Powers and duties, School management and organization, School administration, Teachers, Rating of, School management teams

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