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Child, Simon; Shaw, Stuart – Research Matters, 2023
This article provides a conceptual framework for considering both the theoretical and methodological factors that underpin the successful validation of a competency framework. Drawing on educational assessment literature, this article argues that a valid competency framework relates to an interpretive judgement of the credibility of the claims…
Descriptors: Competence, Validity, Accuracy, Models
Wertlieb, Donald – ZERO TO THREE, 2018
The science and practice of early childhood development now stands ready to address the needs and ensure the rights of infants and young children with disabilities and their families, among the most underserved and marginalized in all regions of the world. Synergies in global policies such as the "United Nations Convention on the Rights of…
Descriptors: Child Development, Infants, Toddlers, Childrens Rights
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O'Dwyer, Fergus; Imig, Alexander; Nagai, Noriko – Language Learning in Higher Education, 2014
This paper, fundamentally a procedural paper, outlines pedagogical practices which others may want to adapt for their own purposes. We demonstrate how a strong form of task-based language learning and teaching (TBLT), classroom implementation of the CEFR, cyclical learning, and assessment fulfilling roles, such as informing the next learning…
Descriptors: Second Language Learning, Second Language Instruction, Student Evaluation, Teaching Methods
Criswell, Eleanor L.; Swezey, Robert W. – Educational Technology, 1984
Describes the general principles of a nonexperimental learning theory-based courseware evaluation which calls attention to instructional sequences in the courseware to determine if the sequence is programed around learning principles. The results of using this type of evaluation for two computerized training devices are summarized. (MBR)
Descriptors: Check Lists, Courseware, Definitions, Evaluation Criteria
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Black, Linda – Online Journal of Distance Learning Administration, 2003
This paper discusses the metaphor "organizations as organisms" as conceived of by Garith Morgan (1997, 1998) in the books "Images of Organization" and "Images of Organization: The Executive Edition." It applies the metaphor to adult and in particular distance education management and organizations in an attempt to…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Distance Education, Organizations (Groups), Organizational Culture
Myers, Richard K. – 1980
The document presents proceedings of a workshop on the causes of underachievement in gifted children, the selection of appropriate assessment techniques for use in diagnosing underachievement in the gifted, and remedial strategies for use with the gifted underachiever. Sections address the following topics: definition of the mentally gifted child;…
Descriptors: Case Studies, Check Lists, Definitions, Elementary Secondary Education
Locatis, Craig; Carr, Victor – Journal of Computer-Based Instruction, 1985
Presents suggestions for selecting authoring systems based on reviews of over one dozen systems; defines authoring systems; discusses their potential benefits; introduces background evaluation concepts; describes procedures for collecting information about system attributes; and presents a system selection checklist and an authoring system…
Descriptors: Authoring Aids (Programing), Check Lists, Computer Assisted Instruction, Costs
Slomka, Gregory T. – 1996
This report provides an overview of the use of functional assessment in the evaluation of individuals with psychiatric disabilities. It begins by discussing the difficulties with traditional forms of assessment and the development of functional assessment, particularly in the field of psychiatric rehabilitation. The need to not rely on any single…
Descriptors: Behavior Rating Scales, Check Lists, Definitions, Evaluation Methods
Kentucky State Dept. of Education, Frankfort. Div. of Program Development. – 1982
The document presents Kentucky Department of Education guidelines for developing programs to meet the needs of gifted students. The educational philosophy states that educational programs for the gifted should be designed so they are significantly different from those provided in the regular classroom. Gifted students are defined as those who have…
Descriptors: Check Lists, Definitions, Elementary Secondary Education, Gifted
Starko, Alane J. – 1992
This training module is designed to provide an introduction to education of the gifted and talented, including information on characteristics associated with gifted/talented individuals and suggestions for modifying curriculum to meet the needs of above-average students. Part 1 of the module covers the following topics: definitions and models of…
Descriptors: Ability Identification, Academically Gifted, Check Lists, Curriculum Development
National Association of Private, Nontraditional Schools and Colleges, Grand Junction, CO. – 1980
Written for the prospective student of a nontraditional educational institution as well as the prospective member institution, this handbook presents an overview of the concept of nontraditional education and the ways the National Association of Private, Nontraditional Schools and Colleges attempts to preserve the quality of that concept through…
Descriptors: Academic Standards, Accountability, Accreditation (Institutions), Accrediting Agencies
Shawhan, Carl; Morley, Ray – 1982
This self-instructional module, the last in a series of 16 on techniques for coordinating work experience programs, deals with affirmative action. Addressed in the module are the following topics: the nature of affirmative action legislation and regulations, the role of the teacher-coordinator as a resource person for affirmative action…
Descriptors: Administrator Role, Affirmative Action, Check Lists, Compliance (Legal)
Curtis, David; Denton, Rob – 2003
A new authentic performance-based approach to assessing problem solving was developed for use in vocational education and other programs in Australia. The process of developing the problem-solving assessment instrument and process included the following phases: (1) exploration of the theoretical conceptions of problem solving; (2) identification…
Descriptors: Check Lists, Competency Based Education, Critical Thinking, Definitions
Learning and Skills Development Agency, London (England). – 2002
These two documents are designed to assist governing bodies of England's further education (FE) and land-based colleges self-assess their performance and identify ways of improving their performance. Each document contains a "healthcheck" that requires approximately 30 minutes to complete and that was developed in response to informative…
Descriptors: Administrator Responsibility, Administrator Role, Board Administrator Relationship, Check Lists