“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

A Comparison of Education and Healthcare in the U.S. and Canada
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A 7 page discussion of the educational and healthcare systems of the United States and Canada. Points out the shortcomings and discrepancies of each system but maintains that while there are differences in formats, Canada and the U.S. most often run neck and neck in the quality of their educational programs as well as in the quality of their healthcare programs. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: PPcanadE.wps

Advantages and Disadvantages Associated With Independent Education in the UK
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This 10 page paper examines the advantages and disadvantages associated with independent education in the United Kingdom. The paper compares and contrasts independent education provided by private schools in the United Kingdom and discusses issues such as greater access to resources, lower administrative burdens and freedom from the national curriculum. The bibliography cites 16 sources.
Filename: TEindschool.rtf

African Immigration In England
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A 15 page paper. This essay discusses immigration into the United Kingdom with an emphasis on African immigrants in London. Throughout the essay, reference are made to three families, each of which is headed by a single African mother, two of whom are from Kenya and one from Uganda. The writer reports immigration data, English as a second language data, early conditions the women faced in Africa, education success of ethnic minorities, particularly African Black, the proportion who go on for higher education, and other issues. The interview with the women is hypothetical, all other information is factual. Statistical data are included. Bibliography lists 12 sources.
Filename: PGukafrim.rtf

Analysis Education Reform In Hong Kong
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A 14 page paper. Hong Kong is in the process of a massive reform movement in their education system. This paper analyzes the effectiveness of the strategies used to bring about these reform efforts. To provide a basis, a brief description of the present education system is offered followed by a brief description of some of the changes. The writer then analyses the strategies and the plan. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: PGHKanly.rtf

Applying Reimers and McGinn's "Informed Dialogue" to Namibia
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A 6 page paper applying the principles of "Informed Dialogue : Using Research to Shape Education Policy around the World" to formulating educational policy in Namibia. While reaching informed decisions and then implementing them is the ultimate goal of the process described by the authors, the interactions of those involved in the process are nearly as important as the outcome of their discussions and negotiations. Each aspect of the decision-making process is seen as being valuable not only to improving education and reducing its elitist components, but also in contributing to building a national goal in enhancing the lives of those who had been so flagrantly discriminated against in the colonial system. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: KSeduNamibia.wps

Article Review on Implementing Sex Education in Hong Kong Schools
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This 8 page paper reviews an article by Ip, Chang & Lui that focuses on how sex is perceived in China. Authors report on their own study and recommend inclusion of sex education in the schools. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: SA149chi.rtf

Article Review on Literacy
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This 14 page paper examines an article entitled Teachers' Values and the Literacy Hour by Dadds. The article is reviewed for a variety of things including research methods, introduction and modes of analysis. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: SA429lit.rtf

Asian American High School Students In New York City
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A 18 page paper that discuses the academic achievement of Asian American students with an emphasis on Manhattan. The essay includes available data regarding the achievement of high school students, e.g., the percentage who meet graduation requirements in English and Math, the dropout and graduation rates. Cram schools in NYC are discussed. The writer comments on the effects of stereotyping. The education system in Japan, China and Korea are described to illustrate the effects of culture on learning and achievement. Immigrants from these countries transferred the focus on education from their home countries to America. Statistical data included. Bibliography lists 15 sources.
Filename: PGnyced.rtf