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Smid, Geert E.; Lensvelt-Mulders, Gerty J. L. M.; Knipscheer, Jeroen W.; Gersons, Berthold P. R.; Kleber, Rolf J. – Journal of Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology, 2011
Following resettlement in Western countries, unaccompanied refugee minors (URM) are at risk of developing posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). It is unclear to what extent PTSD in this group may become manifest at later stages following resettlement and which factors are associated with late onset. We examined data from URM collected 1 (T1) and 2…
Descriptors: Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, Land Settlement, Path Analysis, Depression (Psychology)
Schuyler, Nancy Baenen; Ligon, Glynn – 1984
The Austin Independent School District (AISD) is now in its third year of study on the effects of a new retention policy adopted in 1981-82. Reviewing the results of the first two years led to the conclusion that traditional methods of studying retention might not be the most appropriate. These evaluations have primarily focused on the impact of…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Academic Failure, Elementary Secondary Education, Evaluation Methods
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Maker, C. June; And Others – TEACHING Exceptional Children, 1994
Howard Gardner's Theory of Multiple Intelligences offers educators a comprehensive framework for identifying giftedness in diverse student populations. A definition of problem types is presented that, when combined with varied intelligences, forms a problem-solving matrix for designing assessment procedures and developing curriculum. (JDD)
Descriptors: Ability Identification, Curriculum Development, Elementary Secondary Education, Evaluation Methods
Soar, Robert – NJEA Review, 1979
The author asserts that using pupil test scores to evaluate teachers is unacceptable because teachers cannot control differences in student background and out-of-school influences that affect test performance. This article consists of excerpts from the author's presentation at the New Jersey Education Association's Symposium on Teacher Evaluation.…
Descriptors: Accountability, Elementary Secondary Education, Evaluation Methods, Individual Differences
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Ysseldyke, James E.; Christenson, Sandra L. – Remedial and Special Education (RASE), 1987
Assessment of the individual student's instructional environment is critical to comprehensive evaluation of the student's strengths and weaknesses. Through observation and interviews, the Instructional Environment Scale systematically describes the extent to which a student's academic or behavior problems are a function of factors in the…
Descriptors: Classroom Environment, Disabilities, Educational Diagnosis, Elementary Secondary Education
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Field, Sharon L.; Hill, D. Sharon – Remedial and Special Education (RASE), 1988
At least five issues need to be considered in the application of contextual appraisal practices to special education programs: the impact of legislative influence, individualized student factors, the program/school relationship, the school/district relationship, and the community/school relationship. (Author/DB)
Descriptors: Disabilities, Educational Legislation, Elementary Secondary Education, Evaluation Methods
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Buckle, C. F.; Riding, R. J. – Educational Psychology: An International Journal of Experimental Educational Psychology, 1988
Focuses upon three current issues in educational evaluation. Looks at the limitations of examinations and the interpretation of results in considering reliability and validity. Discusses grading and context of learning relative to formative and summative assessment. Deals with cultural background when exploring uniformity of testing versus…
Descriptors: Educational Assessment, Elementary Secondary Education, Evaluation Methods, Evaluation Problems
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McDermott, Paul A.; And Others – Journal of Special Education, 1992
This study analyzed the relative efficacy of normative (population relative) and ipsative (person relative) measures for the study of intraindividual and interindividual differences in child ability. Ipsative ability measures were found to be uniformly inferior to their normative counterparts and conveyed no uniquely useful information. (Author/DB)
Descriptors: Ability Identification, Elementary Secondary Education, Evaluation Methods, Individual Differences
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Frasier, Mary M. – Journal for the Education of the Gifted, 1987
In spite of the use of nominations, rating scales, checklists, standard measuring instruments, culture-specific models, quota system models, and identification and instructional models, the number of Black students identified as gifted remains very small. New practices for identifying this subgroup must emphasize the diversity within the Black…
Descriptors: Black Students, Culture Fair Tests, Elementary Secondary Education, Evaluation Criteria
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Hannum, Wallace H. – High School Journal, 1983
Examines the shift in the theoretical basis of learning from a behavioral theory to a cognitive theory, exploring implications of the shift for educational practice. Compares behavioral and cognitive theories in relation to educational goals/objectives, individual differences, instructional strategies, learner motivation, and learner…
Descriptors: Behavior Theories, Cognitive Processes, Comparative Analysis, Educational Objectives
Gregory, Lynn – 1979
The paper describes a methodology to aid educators as they evaluate educational programs aimed at changing students' attitudes, values, and/or behavior. The major objective of the evaluation method is to analyze the content and/or process that underlies behavior in a given situation. In addition, the paper relates how this method was used to…
Descriptors: Affective Objectives, Anthropology, Attitude Change, Behavioral Science Research
Waters, Gisele A.; Lasage, Ed. – 1997
The purpose of the Profiling System is to provide diagnostic and instructional resources to regular and special education teachers. The Profiling System is based on research and literature in psychological type and learning style. It combines the literature in these areas with academic and perceptual assessment instruments to screen for learning…
Descriptors: Cognitive Style, Diagnostic Tests, Educational Assessment, Elementary Secondary Education
Haarer, Barbara G. – 1983
This annotated bibliography focuses on works that examine areas in which the physical educator can improve the administration of physical fitness tests in the elementary and secondary schools. The first part contains annotations that examine modifications of existing components which measure aspects of muscular and cardiovascular endurance. The…
Descriptors: Cardiovascular System, Elementary Secondary Education, Evaluation Criteria, Evaluation Methods
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Dunn, Kenneth John; Frazier, Edmund R. – Journal of Reading, Writing, and Learning Disabilities International, 1990
The article presents an instrument to help identify teachers' current teaching styles to encourage teachers to utilize teaching styles responsive to individual students' learning styles. The inventory assesses instructional planning; teaching methods; teaching environment (student groupings, room design, and learning environment); and evaluation…
Descriptors: Cognitive Style, Elementary Secondary Education, Environmental Influences, Evaluation Methods
Gnagey, William J. – 1991
This study guide helps a student become a more effective classroom teacher and maximizes the ability to retain the material and apply it through the use of effective study skills, specifically the "SQ4R study system." The study guide provides discussion questions and exercises on the topics and issues covered in "Applying…
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, Decision Making, Developmental Stages, Elementary Secondary Education
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