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Boruch, Robert F.; Wortman, Paul M. – 1983
The Project on Secondary Analysis directed its attention to methodology and policy issues, focusing on reanalysis of existing data (1979-82)--surveys, program evaluations, etc.--as a vehicle for learning how to improve methods of obtaining and analyzing data, designing program evaluations, and constructing policy to enhance the quality and utility…
Descriptors: Data Analysis, Data Collection, Evaluation Methods, Evaluation Utilization
NETWORK, Inc., Andover, MA. – 1984
Recent commission and task force reports calling for significant improvements in American education are considered in this set of three papers, and methods for implementing the recommendations are suggested. In his paper, Glen Harvey reviews the reports, noting the extent to which they fail to consider change implementation research and commenting…
Descriptors: Change Strategies, Educational Assessment, Educational Change, Educational Improvement
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Hernon, Peter – RQ, 1987
Identifies aspects of reference services amenable to evaluation, discusses the need for measures of service quality as well as quantity, presents modifications of current measures that meet this need, and stresses the importance of linking performance measures to library planning. (CLB)
Descriptors: Decision Making, Evaluation Utilization, Input Output Analysis, Library Planning
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Bennett, Dean B. – Journal of Environmental Education, 1989
Described is a rationale and process that can be used for the evaluation of environmental education programs. Expectations, planning, results, and using results are all discussed as steps in the evaluation process. (CW)
Descriptors: Course Evaluation, Educational Assessment, Environmental Education, Evaluation Criteria
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Wapnick, Joel; And Others – Journal of Research in Music Education, 1993
Reports on a study of the use of musical scores and rating scales by 80 pianists who listened to 21 trials of solo piano music. Found that the use of musical scores and rating scales did not improve interrater reliability. Discovered that the subjects were less consistent when evaluating slow musical pieces than faster pieces. (CFR)
Descriptors: Evaluation Methods, Evaluation Research, Evaluation Utilization, Higher Education
Brannon, Donald R. – 1985
Written for local, State, and Federal vocational educators, this publication discusses the feasibility of implementing recommendations from some recent evaluations of educational excellence. Criteria for estimating the appropriateness of evaluation findings are given, and recommendations are offered for creating an infrastructure among local,…
Descriptors: Educational Improvement, Educational Quality, Evaluation Criteria, Evaluation Utilization
Wickstrom, Rod A. – Education Canada, 1987
Outlines influences on evaluation: demand for more highly skilled graduates, reduced availability of public funds, mixed educational concerns, gap between evaluation knowledge and practice, simplicity/complexity dilemma. Proposes categorization of types/levels of evaluation: basic research, program evaluation, student learning assessments, process…
Descriptors: Educational Assessment, Educational Trends, Evaluation Methods, Evaluation Needs
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Wood, Carolyn J.; Pohland, Paul A. – Journal of Educational Administration, 1983
Analysis of teacher evaluation instruments from 65 New Mexico school districts, concurring with nationwide studies, suggests that teacher evaluation is meant more as a tool for administrative decisions than for improving teaching. (JW)
Descriptors: Administrators, Comparative Analysis, Content Analysis, Decision Making
Axelrod, Valija M.; And Others – 1987
This publication offers 10 major policy recommendations for improving the evaluation of secondary vocational education programs for special populations and ultimately the programs themselves. In the 10 sections following an introduction, each of the policy areas is introduced by a brief overview. A policy recommendation is then made along with a…
Descriptors: Disabilities, Disadvantaged, Evaluation Criteria, Evaluation Utilization
Clark, Philip M. – Drexel Library Quarterly, 1985
Describes the use of online accounting systems as a means of integrating diverse data and providing different levels of analysis for managers. An appendix provides examples of reports produced by online systems. (CLB)
Descriptors: Accounting, Computer Simulation, Computer Software, Cost Effectiveness
Sirotnik, Ken; And Others – 1983
This report begins with a summary of the implications of the Systemic Evaluation project as a whole, and then provides a framework for the commonplaces of schooling, along with an extensive sampler of the ways they can be used for building an information system. The first chapter presents some common conceptions of schooling that have typically…
Descriptors: Educational Development, Educational Environment, Elementary Secondary Education, Evaluation
Alvino, Peter – 1984
Since 1983 the Migrant Education Program Evaluation (MEPE) has collected data about migrant children in summer programs throughout the state of Illinois. Testing is done during the summer months with migrant students in grades 3, 5, and 7. Preliminary screening identifies students who are limited-English speakers, and they are excluded from…
Descriptors: Developmental Continuity, Educational Improvement, Evaluation Utilization, Migrant Education
Bank, Adrianne; Williams, Richard C. – 1983
The components of existing district instructional information systems are identified and illustrated by examples from field studies and descriptions of work with two districts in defining their instructional information systems and assigning costs. Instructional information systems are loosely organized methods of providing past and present…
Descriptors: Cost Effectiveness, Data Analysis, Data Collection, Educational Planning
California State Univ., Fresno. – 1985
This technical report outlines the evaluation methodology used to conduct the 1984-85 High School Equivalency Programs/College Assistance for Migrant Programs (HEP/CAMP) National Evaluation Project, with special emphasis upon how this methodology might be adapted to meet evaluation requirements of local HEP and CAMP programs. Section 1 describes…
Descriptors: Data Analysis, Evaluation Methods, Evaluation Utilization, High School Equivalency Programs
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Hausman, Jerome J. – Australian Art Education, 1995
Discusses the changes in art education within the last 30 years and considers their effect on assessment. Briefly touches on theorists and their contributions to the field, including Elliot Eisner, Robert Stake, and Leonard Meyer. Includes a summarized list of art education guidelines. (MJP)
Descriptors: Art Activities, Art Education, Educational Environment, Educational Objectives
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