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The Evaluation of the System-Project EBAC-PS
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Aregger, Kurt; And Others – Studies in Educational Evaluation, 1975
The "Development and Complementary Analyses of a Curriculum" (EBAC-PS Project) deals with curriculum reform of the German speaking schools in Fribourg, Switzerland. An outline of the evaluative steps in this project is presented along with selected results. (Author/DEP)
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Curriculum Evaluation, Elementary Education, Foreign Countries
The Brazilian National Evaluation System of Basic Education: Context, Process, and Impact.
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Crespo, Manuel; Soares, Jose Francisco; de Mello e Souza, Alberto – Studies in Educational Evaluation, 2000
Describes the Brazilian National System of Evaluation of Basic Education and analyzes its impact on educational polices and practices, especially at the state level. Data from about 15 interviews, site visits, document review, and a survey completed by representatives of 23 state education departments show the strong points and weaknesses of the…
Descriptors: Educational Policy, Educational Practices, Elementary Education, Evaluation Methods
Evaluators in an Urban School District: Organizational Constraints Upon Evaluation Influence.
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Daillak, Richard H. – Studies in Educational Evaluation, 1983
This study tracked three program evaluators to describe the school evaluation environment as the evaluators experienced it. It was found that evaluation utilization was low; most principals and teachers resisted evaluation, though program staff were more receptive; evaluation contact with classrooms was regulated; and schools were "doing the…
Descriptors: Administrator Attitudes, Case Studies, Educational Environment, Elementary Education
The Role of Research in Educational Innovation: The Case of the Ife 6-year Primary Project
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Yoloye, E. A. – Studies in Educational Evaluation, 1976
The achievement of Nigerian elementary students instructed in the native language, Yoruba was compared to achievement of students taught in Yoruba and then in English. When a new curriculum was developed, these additional variables influenced the research design. The roles of research and evaluation in educational innovation are also discussed.…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Curriculum Evaluation, Educational Innovation, Educational Research
Observation as a Tool for Evaluation of Implementation
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Tamir, Pinchas – Studies in Educational Evaluation, 1975
The need for and means of evaluating the implementation of educational innovations is demonstrated. Indicated also is what type of information is useful for measuring implementation variables and how to assure that those measures will be credible. (Author/DEP)
Descriptors: Educational Innovation, Elementary Education, Individualized Instruction, Observation
Linking Parent Behaviors to Child Achievement: Four Evaluation Studies From the Parent Education Follow Through Program.
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Olmstead, Patricia P.; Rubin, Roberta I. – Studies in Educational Evaluation, 1982
Four evaluation studies concerning the relationship between parent behaviors/attitudes and child achievement are presented. In each study, parental data were obtained either by direct observation or lengthy face-to-face interviews. In all four studies, significant relationships were found between parental measures and child achievement. (Author/LC)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Compensatory Education, Data Collection, Elementary Education
A Computer-Based Program Can Make a Difference: The Case of the Rediscover Science Program.
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Levine, Tamar – Studies in Educational Evaluation, 1994
An evaluation of a computer-based instructional and learning system in the sciences, the Rediscover Science Program, is described. Results from 40 classrooms with 1,153 students indicated the success of the program in fostering a classroom environment conducive to learning and in student achievement outcomes. (SLD)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Computer Assisted Instruction, Elementary Education, Elementary School Students
Perceptions of School Principals about their Engagement in Evaluation on the Basis of Student Data.
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Glasman, Naftaly S. – Studies in Educational Evaluation, 1985
Elementary school principals rated attitudes and behaviors concerning the utilization of student achievement data: (1) commitment to influencing student achievement; (2) control in utilizing student achievement data; (3) use of data to evaluate programs and teachers; (4) effectiveness and accountability in use of data; and (5) principals' own…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Accountability, Administrator Attitudes, Administrator Responsibility
Long-Term Effects of the Energy Source Education Program.
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Hanson, Ralph – Studies in Educational Evaluation, 1993
Evaluation of Energy Source Education Program investigated effects on energy-related knowledge, attitudes, and conservation behaviors of 1,349 sixth graders in 15 schools who had participated in the program since kindergarten. Function-specific assessment instrument, Energy Biographer Assessment Test, was specially developed for this purpose.…
Descriptors: Behavior Patterns, Conservation Education, Elementary Education, Elementary School Students