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Theory Underlying a National Teacher Evaluation Program
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Taut, Sandy; Santelices, Veronica; Araya, Carolina; Manzi, Jorge – Evaluation and Program Planning, 2010
The paper describes a study conducted to explicate the multiple theories underlying Chile's national teacher evaluation program. These theories will serve as the basis for evaluating the intended consequences of this evaluation system, while not losing sight of emerging unintended consequences. We first analyzed legal and policy documents and then…
Descriptors: Teacher Evaluation, Foreign Countries, Educational Change, National Programs
A Microcomputer Program for Evaluation Analysis.
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Nagel, Stuart S. – Evaluation and Program Planning, 1987
This article shows how microcomputer software can help in overcoming key methological problems in program/policy evaluation by: (1) paired comparisons; (2) sensitivity analysis to deal with missing information; (3) allocation percentages to deal with multiple alternatives; (4) sub-optimizing to deal with conflicting constraints; and (5) decision…
Descriptors: Computer Software, Crime Prevention, Decision Making, Evaluation Problems
Conceptualization for Planning and Evaluation.
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Trochim, William M. K.; Linton, Rhoda – Evaluation and Program Planning, 1986
A general model for conceptualization methods is presented along with considerations for implementation. The model is illustrated in two planning and evaluation studies which involved a broad range of constituent groups within the organizations in the development of "concept maps." General implications of conceptualization methods are…
Descriptors: Cluster Analysis, Concept Formation, Concept Mapping, Evaluation Methods
A Study on the Consistency of Stakeholder Preferences for Different Types of Information in Evaluating Police Services.
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Deutsch, Stuart Jay; Malmborg, Charles J. – Evaluation and Program Planning, 1986
A questionnaire is designed to allow assessment of a simple additive value function for testing respondent preferences for different types of information used in evaluating police services. Responses are analyzed to determine what types of information different stakeholder groups consider useful. (Author/LMO)
Descriptors: Adults, Analysis of Variance, Data Collection, Evaluation Methods
Experimental Evaluation of a Humanities Program.
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Evans, Richard M. – Evaluation and Program Planning, 1978
A semantic differential instrument was used in an analysis of variance design to evaluate the effects of a one-hour humanities lecture concerning Midwest architectural preservation on a group of undergraduates. The positive evaluation results confirmed similar experiences using this program. (Author/JKS)
Descriptors: Affective Objectives, Architectural Education, Attitude Change, Course Evaluation
Experimental and Contextual Models of Program Evaluation.
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Britan, Gerald M. – Evaluation and Program Planning, 1978
The distinction between experimental evaluation (which employs generalizable analyses of discrete causes and effects) and contextual evaluation (which examines particular program operations holistically) is articulated. Program characteristics are examined and linked to experimental and contextual models of program evaluation. (Author/MH)
Descriptors: Content Analysis, Context Clues, Evaluation Methods, Holistic Evaluation
A National AIDS Organization--An Executive Survey.
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Starley, Richard O. – Evaluation and Program Planning, 1994
Selected executive directors of local and national Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) service organizations were asked about their need and desire for a national organization. Replies of 12 local and 8 national directors confirmed the desire for such an organization and suggested various models for its organization. (SLD)
Descriptors: Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome, Administration, Administrators, Delivery Systems