One phase of program evaluation in vocational education may be thought of as an appraisal of the operational procedures and the resources available. If program improvement is accepted as one area of evaluation, then more attention should be given by local vocational personnel to setting objectives, identifying evidence of attainment, and inferring…

The 50 papers on educational evaluation presented at the 1972 AERA Conference are reviewed. The papers were classified into four categories: Theory and Methodology, Empirical Models, Empirical Studies, and Nationwide Evaluation and State Assessment. A list of the papers reviewed, their authors, and, when applicable, the ED numbers concludes the…

The regular malaise that manifests itself in the educational evaluation community regarding its methodology, its results, its identity, could well be caused by the difference between its philosophical assumptions and those of its clients. Educational evaluation has inherited the positivist philosophical tradition through ties to American…

How do the various ideas currently used in conceptualizing and modeling evaluation relate to the administrator? How can he best use them in guiding his institution in evaluation? This paper summarizes some of the major trends of thought related to evaluation and explores them from an administrative rather than from a research or instructional…

This speech describes some of the experiences encountered by an auditor during the audit process and the reactions of LEA and project personnel to the audit. The presentation focuses on the audit methods as viewed by an educational researcher. The discussion also attempts to point out some alternatives to the audit process and the problem areas…

Issues related to the evaluation of instructional programs developed under the auspices of the Southwest Educational Development Laboratory are briefly discussed. The Laboratory develops criterion-referenced tests which form an integral part of each instructional program. The importance of examining the reliability and validity of these tests is…

In a post-training course evaluation instrument, the techniques covered in the course are listed, and trainees indicate the stages in the adoption process they have gone through and where they are currently with each of the techniques. Six stages of adoption, as described by Everett M. Rogers, are indicated. (AJ)

The paper focuses on the importance and relevance of measuring the remedial progress of any learning disabled student. (Author)

This paper discusses some ways a psychologist carrying out evaluation within a school system can design evaluation studies to maximize the usefulness of the results. A format and procedure for designs based on providing information for decision making are presented. Examples of the experiences of one internal office are discussed. (Author)

Developed by the National Education Association Task Force on Testing, this list of alternatives to standardized tests and testing programs includes the use of anecdotal records, oral presentations, student contracts, self and peer evaluations, and teacher-made tests.

Describes an approach to service delivery consisting of three distinct services rendered by a school psychologist. Evaluative measurements of the services were made in two areas: effect of the services on the ongoing operations of the system, and evaluation of the services by school personnel exposed to the services. (Author)

Discusses two evaluation models used to assess primary school programs. (SB)

The paper offers examples of measurement procedures and experimental designs that can be employed to assess the delivery and effects of program components in a comprehensive service delivery system for young autistic children. The "Learning Experiences...An Alternative Program for Preschoolers and Parents" program at the University of…

The paper maintains that impact evaluation studies of programs serving handicapped infants and preschoolers should be restricted to scientifically defendable investigations. Specific types of impact studies and an evaluation process are suggested. It is suggested that program leaders should focus evaluation activities on the status of project…

This study investigated the perceptions of students in a degree program in education at the University of Benin, Nigeria. Advocates the use of student evaluations for teachers, courses, and curricula. (RB)