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Peer reviewedShadish, William R., Ed. – New Directions for Program Evaluation, 1994
This special issue deals with the preparation of professional evaluators. Evaluation is considered as a profession that warrants specialized training. Aspects of necessary training and descriptions of current programs are discussed. (SLD)
Descriptors: Criteria, Evaluation Methods, Evaluators, Foreign Countries
Peer reviewedStevens, Carla J., Ed.; Dial, Micah, Ed. – New Directions for Program Evaluation, 1994
This theme issue discusses the misuse of evaluation. The eight articles all discuss instances in which the evaluation process or evaluation findings were misused. Misuse is usually not the result of methodological issues but rather is an issue of human relations and sometimes of political pressure. (SLD)
Descriptors: Educational Research, Evaluation Methods, Evaluation Utilization, Evaluators
Peer reviewedScriven, Michael – New Directions for Program Evaluation, 1993
Seven chapters present 31 propositions challenging traditional ideas about the nature and practice of program evaluation. Methods to improve evaluation models and approaches and ways to address intermediate and advanced evaluation issues are explored. The discussion also serves as an introduction to the most analytical and comprehensive of the…
Descriptors: Bias, Evaluation Methods, Evaluation Problems, Evaluation Utilization
Peer reviewedO'Sullivan, Rita G. – New Directions for Program Evaluation, 1995
The five articles of this theme issue focus on new developments in the evaluation of science education programs that have both substantive and theoretical implications for the field of evaluation. Past and current evaluation approaches are reviewed, and an overview is given of new assessments consistent with new curriculum developments. (SLD)
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Educational Assessment, Educational Change, Elementary Secondary Education
