A review of the literature and an examination of the state of the technology is presented in this discussion of text analysis with computers. The computer capabilities of several available text analysis programs are reviewed, including those that examine vocabulary, word strings, sentence and syntactic complexity, and readability. (AEA)

The course of psychosocial adjustment to cancer was examined in 105 adults with cancer of the lung, breast and skin. Half of the patients received a program of systematic psychosocial rehabilitation plus evaluation, and the other half received only an evaluation, consisting of a series of psychometric instruments and a problem-oriented structured…

A procedure for determining the effectiveness of counseling programs is suggested in this monograph. Since the procedure is systematic and two-pronged--process and outcome evaluation--it provides information as to the degree of program effectiveness and/or ineffectiveness. A self-correcting system, the procedure's progressive steps illuminate…

A survey of users of the teachers' library at the San Diego County Department of Education was conducted to assess the level of effectiveness of the library's collection and services in four general areas: (1) professional literature and curriculum collection, (2) publications from the professional resource and development service, (3) textbook…

This first of three volumes summarizes the activities and results of a survey of environmental education conducted for the Office of Environmental Education, U.S. Office of Education. The document presents a discussion of critical themes for environmental education; historical perspectives of environmental education; and future themes for…

THIS STUDY WAS AN ATTEMPT BY THE ILLINOIS STATE-WIDE CURRICULUM STUDY CENTER IN THE PREPARATION OF SECONDARY SCHOOL ENGLISH TEACHERS (ISCPET) TO DETERMINE WHETHER A CHANGE IN CURRICULUM FROM A PERIOD TO A GENRE APPROACH IN THE NORTH CENTRAL COLLEGE ENGLISH DEPARTMENT RESULTED IN TEACHERS BETTER PREPARED TO TEACH. EVALUATIONS FROM SCHOOL…

The evaluation of a 3-year pilot program of vocational education in 34 Wisconsin comprehensive high schools as set forth in this manual focuses on (1) the extent to which pilot schools individually and collectively were able to identify local program needs and meet them, and (2) the extent to which local programs were accepted as part of the…

In this introductory work, the main principles on which British companies are basing management development programs are presented, and stages in assuring a supply of effective managerial talent are set forth: stages in assuring a supply of effective managerial t"lent are set forth: program planning based on clear objectives and…

This study aimed at measuring and evaluating the results of a participation training program after one year had elapsed. Two experimental groups were administered a test of delayed achievement twice; one received a 15-minute treatment review on the principles of participation training in group discussion between the test administrations; the other…

The premises of open education and related developmental and social issues are explained as an aid to educational practitioners in choosing the proper measurement and evaluation strategies for this philosophy. In addition, a position statement on evaluation is offered and the present status of educational evaluation is outlined. Some…

In the recent past, there has been a great deal of effort directed toward developing techniques for documenting therapeutic outcome. Funding sources and the general public seem to be demanding more meaningful data which indicate, in a clear manner, whether or not the services they are paying for are of value. Mental health centers, like other…

This self-assessment instrument is intended to accompany the National Council for the Social Studies guidelines for new directions in social studies. It is a comprehensive instrument which will help teachers, supervisors, and administrators determine their readiness to embark upon or review their status relative to the new social studies…

The design of an evaluative study of a program for providing information and referral services (I&R) through a coordinated network of semi-autonomous I&R centers is described in this report. The program, implemented by the state of Wisconsin as a demonstration project from 1972-1974 was operated by the Division on Aging, Department of…

This case study explores the use of survey feedback--an organizational development technique--in an educational field setting. A version of survey feedback was used with an alternative high school to assist the staff in defining problems and in developing and implementing change strategies. Based on a perspective that focuses attention on the…

In this examination of problems relating to the evaluation of administrator performance, the author divides this topic into three categories: designing, implementing, and evaluating a system for administrative performance evaluation. He asks a seemingly simple question, "Should a system be designed which takes into consideration the reality of the…