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Neault, Roberta A.; Pickerell, Deirdre A. – Journal of Employment Counseling, 2008
Career development practitioners understand that the value of career and employment services extends beyond attachment to the labor market. However, "soft" outcomes such as increased self-efficacy and improved ability to manage transitions are difficult to measure. Convincing funders and policy makers of the significance of such outcomes…
Descriptors: Employment Services, Summative Evaluation, Program Evaluation, Evaluation Methods
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Friedrich, James – Teaching of Psychology, 1996
Utilizes the Psychology As Science (PAS) questionnaire to examine student's perceptions. PAS consists of a series of statements about Psychology followed by a strongly agree/disagree option. Reveals an overwhelming acceptance of psychology as a science among students. Includes a statistical breakdown of PAS statements and suggestions for future…
Descriptors: Curriculum Evaluation, Educational Assessment, Educational Research, Epistemology
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Lockwood, Alan L. – Social Education, 1991
Criticizes character education programs that tend merely to present moral values to students, believing this produces socially responsible behavior. Argues listing values is simplistic and ineffective. Recognizes the situational complexity that confounds making moral choices. Suggests character education must contend with value conflicts and guide…
Descriptors: Controversial Issues (Course Content), Educational Trends, Elementary Secondary Education, Moral Values