An evaluation design is seen to ensure the presence of certain qualities in an evaluation; values and valued qualities permeate the evaluation design. Mechanisms for evaluations (in-process reviews, follow-up studies, etc.) are dealt with and familiarity with financial, managerial, and ethical procedures are stressed in the evaluation design. (CE)

The emergence of subjective and critical approaches to the evaluation of educational reform is examined. The need to identify and clarify values and to develop comparative and dialectical evaluation models and approaches are discussed. (RL)

This article summarizes a research project on values development in Dutch students, grades four through eight. The research investigated: (1) the relationship between teacher and pupil verbal behavior during values development lessons; (2) what verbal behavior is important to pupil outcomes; and (3) the effects of values development lessons on…