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Direct linkStokes, Laura; St. John, Mark; Helms, Jenifer – Inverness Research, 2008
Inverness Research has served as the external evaluation group for the Center for Strengthening the Teaching Profession (CSTP) since its inception in 2003. As evaluators, Inverness conceptualizes projects as investments in improvement, and it examines the returns on those investments. The direct services of projects and their immediate outcomes…
Descriptors: Human Capital, Teaching (Occupation), Evaluators, Program Effectiveness
Peer reviewedBeyer, Landon E. – Journal of Curriculum and Supervision, 1986
Examines the concrete problems, issues, and paradoxes encountered while establishing and implementing a teacher preparation program based on critical reflection. Contrasts the standardized, controlled atmosphere of most classrooms with a transformative vision of teaching as an artistic, political, and human act. Cites 13 references. (MLH)
Descriptors: Critical Thinking, Education Courses, Educational Theories, Efficiency
Download full textEarle, Janice; And Others – 1987
Few researchers have studied the female dropout and too few dropout prevention programs are specifically designed to help girls complete high school. This paper describes programs and state policy initiatives that show promise in helping young women complete their education. They are used by schools and outside organizations to serve and encourage…
Descriptors: Dropout Prevention, Dropout Programs, Dropouts, Educational Policy
Holste, Don; Matthews, Dan – 1993
This is the first report on a series of evaluative studies being undertaken by the Council on Teacher Education, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign for its preservice teacher education programs. When fully implemented, the program will include information from graduates (1 and 3 years following graduation), from current students (upon…
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Graduate Surveys, Higher Education, Pedagogical Content Knowledge
Peer reviewedGamage, D. T. – Higher Education, 1992
The results of recent restructuring of Australia's higher education system, particularly through university mergers with other institutions, are examined. Analysis of the La Trobe University-Lincoln Institute of the Health Sciences merger focuses on goals and academic rationale, the first three years, and likely future trends. (Author/MSE)
Descriptors: Administrative Organization, Allied Health Occupations Education, Change Strategies, College Role
Hansen, Kenneth H. – 1984
The educational "excellence" movement is hindered by inconsistencies between goals and action and by difficulties in translating national and state goals into local policy; nonetheless, progress has occurred. Examples of "voodoo excellence," in which proposed policies will likely work against their stated objectives, are…
Descriptors: Academic Standards, Centralization, Educational Attitudes, Educational Change
Parks, Marie A.; And Others – 1987
A study examined the characteristics of effective secondary vocational education programs for a variety of special needs populations (disabled, disadvantaged, and limited English proficient individuals; single parents; and persons enrolled in programs to eliminate sex bias and sex stereotyping). The following eight states were studied: California,…
Descriptors: Administrator Characteristics, Classroom Environment, Curriculum Development, Disabilities
