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Noesjirwan, Jennifer – 1985
This document reports an evaluation of the orientation program in Australia for hosted Year Program students. Qualitative and quantitative data were used in the evaluation. The techniques included on-site observation of the orientation and interviews with 141 participants and 23 staff members from 12 countries. Although no written goals were…
Descriptors: Cultural Awareness, Cultural Differences, Evaluation Methods, Evaluation Problems

Derricott, Ray; Parsell, Glennys – Studies in Educational Evaluation, 1991
A one-year project was conducted by the Training, Enterprise, and Education Directorate to evaluate the effectiveness of a learning program at a northwest England Skillcenter for developing nonmanual skills in unemployed adults. Interviews with 30 trainees and training workplace observations identify strengths and weaknesses of this continually…
Descriptors: Adults, Evaluation Methods, Foreign Countries, Interviews
Developmental Learning: Evaluation and Assessment. NARDSPE Research Report, Number 1. First Edition.
Hild, Harold N., Ed. – 1982
Three types of evaluation methods are discussed in terms of their use in evaluating both cognitive and affective learning in developmental programs: standardized tests; criterion-referenced tests; and naturalistic inquiries. Section I looks at the complexities of learning and the inherent difficulties in judging the quality and quantity of what is…
Descriptors: Criterion Referenced Tests, Developmental Studies Programs, Educational Diagnosis, Educational Testing
Berlak, Harold – 1971
A number of problems are identified and questions raised about the usefulness of conventional instruments of educational and psychological measurement in curriculum evaluation and research. Four purposes of curriculum evaluation data are identified: (1) advancement of science, (2) curriculum revision, (3) provision of data for the formulation of…
Descriptors: Behavioral Science Research, Classroom Observation Techniques, Curriculum Development, Curriculum Evaluation