Abstract: Discusses the history, structure, activities, and goals of the Rural Education Research and Development Centre (RERDC), an academic unit of James Cook University (North Queensland, Australia). Since the 1980s, RERDC has conducted educational research, provided training for rural teachers and other rural professionals, and held conferences concerning rural education issues. (LP)

Title: The Rural Education Research and Development Centre.
Author: McSwan, David
Journal Citation: Journal of Research in Rural Education, v10 n1 p44-47 Spr 1994
ISSN: 8756-0534
Note: Theme issue topic: "Rural Development, Policy, and Education in Australia."
Publication Year: 1994
Document Type: Project Description (141); Journal Article (080)
Target Audience: Researchers
ERIC Identifier: EJ488512
Clearinghouse Identifier: RC510126
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Descriptors: Educational Research; Elementary Secondary Education; Foreign Countries; Higher Education; * Institutional Mission; * Research and Development Centers; Rural Areas; * Rural Education; * Teacher Education; Universities

Identifiers: Australia; *James Cook Univ of North Queensland [Australia]; *Rural Education Centers