This paper raises three broad issues,each with sub-areas. First, what are the consequences of measuring and evaluating the parts of higher education that can be satisfactorily measured? What are the consequences for the parts of education that can not be measured, and for the total enterprise? Second, what kind of assessment systems will be best…

Sixty-six public libraries selected by random sample, substitutions and participation requests, tested Rutgers University 1970 Performance Measures Manual to gather information on the evaluation and improvement of public libraries. Selection was based on geographic location and budget categories. Following instructions for manual's use at…

This article describes a graduate level seminar course which offers one possible preparation for the sociologist's teaching role. Discussed are the students' field experiences, and reading assignments and classroom discussions held on the theoretical and substantive issues in and functions of sociology, teaching techniques and techniques for…

A university study team found a situation in a Michigan school district that, if it is typical, as seems likely, indicates that some administrators may try to introduce the team concept and implement it with management by objectives without either concept being understood by "team" members. (Author)

Using specific examples, the author discusses how the Chinese educators link theory with practice in order to associate education with the three great revolutionary motive forces--the class struggle, the drive towards productivity, and scientific experimentation. (Author/RM)

This article describes the field work of work-peasant-soldier students at Tsinghua University in China. (Author/RM)

A plan is presented for submitting teachers to review by faculty members from other institutions. (JH)

Presents an evaluation model to assess the nutrition counseling skills of dental students completing a nutrition counseling program. Strategies include observer and student response forms and videotape feedback. Sample forms are given. (MA)

The techniques of individualizing instruction are discussed with respect to two individualized science programs, used in grades K-8 and 7-9. Both programs use self-testing and self-evaluation. (CTM)

A new approach is described for building a bridge between evaluation and policy-making functions in the Florida Department of Health and Rehabilitative Services. This linkage, the evaluation analysis and policy development process, has important implications for the utilization of evaluation findings and for the career evaluator. (Author/GDC)

The purpose of this study was to determine student attitudes towards a participant-centered general orientation program conducted during summer advance enrollment at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. The over-all student reaction to the orientation meeting was highly positive. (Author)

A critical educational issue is the extent to which teacher tutors should engage in training probationary teachers and evaluating their teaching performance. Considers the needs of probationary teachers, the tutors' role and the skills he needs in that role, and the implications for educational policy. (RK)

Because Australian universities are very dependent on the Government for research funds, OECD advised that analyses of inputs and outputs of research be conducted. Three areas are examined which may presumably result from research: additions to knowledge, improvements in university teaching, and improvements in the life of the community generally.…

This paper argues that social competence should be the primary measure of the success of intervention efforts. Difficulties in defining and assessing social competence are discussed, and an index of social competence, which includes a variety of factors, is suggested. (Author/AM)

Assesses the academic merit of an innovative undergraduate program designed to teach students the importance of critical thinking skills and social science concepts. As a result of these tests, students did improve their knowledge of some critical thinking skills relative to control. (Author)