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Gaillard, Don; Mostaghel, Debbie – 1983
This project first identified the specific mathematics, reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills required of an entry-level electronics testing technician (ETT), using a modified DACUM (Developing a Curriculum) occupational analysis process. This approach involves a panel of expert workers from the electronics industry who analyze and…
Descriptors: Basic Skills, Diagnostic Tests, Electronic Technicians, Entry Workers
Anderson, Colette; Peterson, Louise – 1983
This project first identified the duties and tasks required of an entry-level retail salesperson, using the DACUM (Developing a Curriculum) occupational analysis process. In this process, a panel of local managers and expert workers determine the essential duties and tasks of their occupation. Next, the panel identified the specific basic skills…
Descriptors: Basic Skills, Diagnostic Tests, Entry Workers, Evaluation Criteria
High/Scope Educational Research Foundation, Ypsilanti, MI. – 1998
The Preschool Version of the High/Scope Program Quality Assessment (PQA) is a ratings instrument for evaluating the quality of early childhood programs and identifying staff training needs. The assessment was developed for use in all center-based preschool and child care settings, not just those using the High/Scope educational approach. This…
Descriptors: Adult Child Relationship, Curriculum Development, Day Care Centers, Educational Administration
Benavidez, Charlotte; Miyatake, George – 1983
This project first identified the duties and tasks required of an entry-level auto mechanic (AM) and an auto body worker (ABW), using a modified DACUM (Developing a Curriculum) occupational analysis process. In this process, a panel of local, expert workers determined the essential duties and tasks of their occupations. Next, the panel identified…
Descriptors: Auto Body Repairers, Auto Mechanics, Basic Skills, Diagnostic Tests
Harris, J. A.; And Others – 1978
This guide is designed to assist users in collecting evaluation/follow-up data primarily from supervisors of former vocational-technical school students. The guidelines, presented in five parts, provide a step-by-step checklist for implementing the system and acquiring measurable/reliable data applicable to individual or overall school programs.…
Descriptors: Data Processing, Educational Needs, Employee Attitudes, Field Interviews
Download full textHymes, Donald L. – 1993
Learning about tests will help parents help their children perform better on all types of assessments. This guide explains the many types of tests that students can take and describes the benefits and limitations of each. Test use and improving test performance are discussed. Assessment usually takes place for purposes of instruction, screening,…
Descriptors: Accountability, Achievement Tests, Alternative Assessment, Aptitude Tests
Kitao, S. Kathleen; Kitao, Kenji – 1999
This book covers essential problems and basic concepts of English language testing. There are 20 chapters in four sections. Section 1, "Background," includes: (1) "Why Teachers Test"; (2) "Some Definitions"; (3) "Validity and Reliability"; and (4) "What You Should Learn about Standardized Tests." Section 2, "Preparing To Write Tests," includes:…
Descriptors: Communication Skills, Computer Uses in Education, Data Analysis, English (Second Language)
Vocational Technical Education Consortium of States, Decatur, GA. – 2000
The Linkage System is a process that was designed in 1997 to improve academic performance for all students and to enhance work force quality by linking academic content standards to occupational skill standards. The Linkage System is based on research and development conducted by the Vocational-Technical Education Consortium of States (V-TECS).…
Descriptors: Academic Education, Academic Standards, Classification, Competence
Washington State Board for Community and Technical Colleges, Olympia. – 1999
This document presents agriculture skill standards for programs to prepare Washington students for employment in the following occupations: John Deere agricultural equipment technician; agricultural and diesel equipment mechanic; irrigation technologist; turf management technician; and turf equipment service technician. The introduction explains…
Descriptors: Academic Standards, Agricultural Education, Agricultural Machinery Occupations, Agricultural Occupations
