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French, Fred; French, Carmel – Canadian Journal of Counselling, 1994
Advocates evaluation of career development programs and services through multidimensional approach utilizing adaptations from methodologies found in evaluating cognitive instructional programs. Focuses on accessing various forms of knowledge necessary in career decision making through introspective, retrospective, and observational procedures.…
Descriptors: Career Choice, Career Development, Decision Making, Developmental Programs
Wade, Michael G.; Davis, Walter E. – 1981
After a brief overview of theory related to motor skill development in children, an update on approaches to motor development assessment and programming is provided. Descriptive/product, process-oriented/diagnostic, process/descriptive, and reflex testing approaches taken in motor ability assessment are reviewed, and some of the strengths and…
Descriptors: Developmental Programs, Early Childhood Education, Evaluation Methods, Motor Development
Maguire, Patricia – 1984
This publication presents an analysis of the failure of international development agencies to encourage women's participation and argues for a feminist approach to women in development. Chapter 1, an introduction, defines feminist theory and discusses its applications to the entire development process. The challenge of women in development is seen…
Descriptors: Developing Nations, Developmental Programs, Economic Development, Evaluation Methods
Clowes, Darrel A. – Journal of Developmental & Remedial Education, 1984
Identifies ways in which remedial/developmental programs are like and unlike other academic programs for evaluation purposes. Offers a four-stage evaluation model representing four different levels of activity and points at which evaluation can be conducted. (DMM)
Descriptors: Developmental Studies Programs, Evaluation Methods, Models, Postsecondary Education
Silverman, Sharon – Journal of Developmental & Remedial Education, 1983
Compares qualitative and quantitative research in developmental program evaluation. Reports on a small-scale, field study evaluating the academic self-esteem of students in an academic skills program. Concludes that the exploratory and indicative nature of qualitative research can provide information on students' affective development and enhance…
Descriptors: Affective Measures, Developmental Studies Programs, Evaluation Methods, Postsecondary Education

Joachim, Sallie – Research & Teaching in Developmental Education, 2003
Discusses the goal of assessment in developmental writing classes. Stresses the need for instructors to be aware of the impact of their comments on student progress. Asserts that, in developmental classes, students may lack a number of skills, but the instructor needs to emphasize what students can offer and encourage them to move beyond their…
Descriptors: Basic Skills, Community Colleges, Compensatory Education, Developmental Studies Programs
Smith, Jean Burr – 1983
Following a discussion of various methods of evaluating the effectiveness of developmental programs, this paper presents a research design for the evaluation of a developmental math program. First, the paper examines the objectives and benefits of conducting formative and summative program evaluations. The paper then identifies the single group…
Descriptors: Developmental Studies Programs, Evaluation Methods, Formative Evaluation, Mathematics Anxiety
Developmental Learning: Evaluation and Assessment. NARDSPE Research Report, Number 1. First Edition.
Hild, Harold N., Ed. – 1982
Three types of evaluation methods are discussed in terms of their use in evaluating both cognitive and affective learning in developmental programs: standardized tests; criterion-referenced tests; and naturalistic inquiries. Section I looks at the complexities of learning and the inherent difficulties in judging the quality and quantity of what is…
Descriptors: Criterion Referenced Tests, Developmental Studies Programs, Educational Diagnosis, Educational Testing
Stahl, Norman A.; And Others – 1984
Issues pertaining to research on college reading and study skills programs are analyzed, based on a literature review. It is suggested that before educators can provide quality instruction, they need to differentiate practices that are conducive to learning. Evaluative criteria are needed to make such decisions, as well as to design and evaluate…
Descriptors: Adult Reading Programs, College Instruction, Developmental Studies Programs, Evaluation Criteria