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Eurydice at NFER produces an email alert, informing users of new Eurydice Network publications and other products. Please contact us (eurydice@nfer.ac.uk) if you would like to receive these updates (no more than than two messages per month).
Key Data on Teaching Languages at School in Europe - 2008 Edition
This second edition of Key Data on Teaching Languages at School in Europe, produced by the Eurydice Network, gives a detailed picture of language teaching in primary and secondary education in 31 European countries. It covers modern foreign languages in the curriculum, the range of different languages taught, teaching time, participation rates, assessment, and teachers. It also touches on classical languages and regional and minority languages in the curriculum, and support for immigrant students.
Levels of Autonomy and Responsibilities of Teachers in Europe
This Eurydice Network comparative study examines the curricular autonomy of schools and teachers in primary and lower secondary education in 30 European countries. It addresses issues such as the background to and impact of reforms that have occurred over the last 20 years, and the autonomy of teachers with regard to the curriculum, teaching methods and pupil assessment. It also considers the working conditions of teachers, and methods of teacher evaluation.
Changes to the curriculum and qualifications from autumn 2008
This briefing paper summarises changes to the curriculum and qualifications in England, Wales and Northern Ireland from autumn 2008.
Vocational guidance education in full-time compulsory education in England, Wales and Northern Ireland
This briefing paper covers educational activities which support young people in compulsory education in making their own decisions about further study and career options. It relates to the 2007/2008 school year for England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
Overview of Education Systems in England, Wales and Northern Ireland
This updated briefing paper includes information about the administration of education in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, the various phases of the education system (from pre-school to higher education), special needs, and teachers.
Current debates and recent reforms
This updated briefing paper summarises the broad range of strategy documents (including Green and White Papers, new Bills) which reflect the current priority areas for education policy in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
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You might also be interested in our current awareness bulletin - Education in the News. Issue 54 is now available; highlights include:
- legislation to raise the age of participation in education or training to 18 in England;
- agreement on the subject content of teacher training in Germany;
- a new national education agreement in Australia;
- proposals for national standards in literacy and numeracy in New Zealand.
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