Why Does the United States Have Fewer Students Taking Advanced Examinations Compared England and Wales, France and Germany; Research Findings
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This 11 page paper looks at the way that the US has a lower level of students taking advanced examinations before entrance into degree programs. The paper examines why this is and presents the findings with a projection on the potential impact on the US in terms of exams take and the graduation numbers if there was the introduction of a similar system to that seen in Europe with collage or university entrances being dependant on examination results. The bibliography cites 6 sources.
Filename: TEUSedufind.rtf

Working Towards Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
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This 9 page paper looks at numerous issues involved in gaining QTS in the UK and how these may be seen in school policy and trainee teacher practice. The bibliography cites 5 sources.
Filename: TEqtsque.rtf

“Adult Education in Quebec”
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A twelve page paper which looks at the development of adult educational provision in Canada with specific reference to Quebec; the dual system of school board and community education; the way in which the workfare and learnfare programmes have affected the training and employment figures in Quebec and the benefits which have been gained from the liaison between educational practitioners in Quebec and those from other countries in Europe and the Americas. Bibliography lists 11 sources
Filename: JLQuebEd.rtf

“Proud of Two Languages" -- Canadian Parents for French
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This 7 page report discusses Canadian Parents for French, a nationwide network of volunteers which believes that French is an essential component of the history and culture of Canada. The group is dedicated to the promotion and creation of French second language learning opportunities for young Canadians. It is the largest group of its kind and its members believe: “It should be the right of every Canadian child to have a quality bilingual education.” Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: BW4frnch.wps