Development of Education, 1990-1992: Denmark. National Report. International Conference of Education (43rd, Geneva, Switzerland, September 14-16, 1992).

Overview & Synopsis

This report by the Danish Ministry of Education begins with an outline of the Danish education system. The report generally discusses primary and lower secondary education, general upper secondary education, vocational education, and higher education before beginning more in-depth reports. The education system is undergoing constant changes due to the changes in Danish society. The government aims to maintain a high level of flexibility in order for the system to be able to adapt to changes and new goals, and to ensure a high level of educational standards in the population. The remainder of the report is divided into 2 sections. The first section is on the development in the individual major sectors from 1990-92. This section discusses the "folkeskole" or municipal primary and lower secondary school; the gymnasium or upper secondary school; vocational education and training; teacher training; the combined kindergarten, recreation center, and socio-educational teacher training program; and higher education. The second section discusses transversal initiatives including free institutions, open education, educational support, and international activities. (DK)