This article provides a critical review of the quality of 12 recent large federal program evaluations. The review focused on elements of the evaluation design, inclusion of evaluation expertise among those who have oversight of the evaluation, and evaluation dissemination. Overall, the process analyses from these evaluations provide good models…

Presents the results of a manual simulation, which consisted of a simple world model with several feedback loops, to emphasize the particular difficulty of the results of interpreting computer simulations using similar techniques. (CMV)

Describes the process by which Learner Verification and Revision (LVR) transforms information gathered during learner verification into revision prescriptions for the development of instructional materials. Robinson's and Gropper's procedural models for formative evaluation are also discussed and a study comparing the effectiveness of materials…

Presents a fundamental model for designing an evaluation process for the effectiveness of training. Topics include training as a process rather than a program; monitoring effectiveness prior to, during, and after the training event, including feedback; and evaluating cost effectiveness. (LRW)

Outlined is a procedure for evaluating early education programs which will produce information useful to the teacher in the classroom, as well as to program development staff involved in refining program practices. Desirable features include "mini-tests" which are easily administered and interpreted by teacher, and will yield feedback relevant to…

Major drawback of traditional evaluation is its emphasis on outcome" or terminal performance; what is needed are more process-oriented methods of assessment. Author describes Program Analysis" as a possible model. (Author/MB)

The evaluation of educational programs in higher education needs a better theoretical base than it has had. Proposals as to what that base should encompass are discussed and an approach that involves a more adequate conceptual and procedural model is explored. Focus is on a systems viewpoint. (JMD)

A study examined the development of the Listening Practices Feedback Report (LPFR). Subjects, 189 individuals from 17 companies, completed a questionnaire in which they listed the names of associates who were good or poor listeners and listed five criteria used to determine their selections. These criteria were used to generate items for the LPFR.…

This paper presents a framework for monitoring implementation which defines a process for implementing new programs into organizations. The process requires a team of monitors who examine the adequacy of implementation plans and look at the effect of plan execution upon the organization, individual, and new program. Immediate feedback is provided…

This paper presented the concepts underlying an evaluation model which has been developed and used for several years. The model emphasizes the synergism necessary for optimal evaluation strategies. The model is divided into four domains: (1) policy, (2) program development, (3) instruction, and (4) feedback. It is synergistic in that (1) its…

Describes an instructional design review process in which peers offer feedback through "structured walkthroughs." Discusses types of reviews, guidelines, and success factors, and summarizes a formal peer review structure developed and tested at Hewlett-Packard Company. Two tables present advantages and disadvantages of types of design…

Describes a program evaluation model that was developed over three semesters of teaching an introductory graduate-level course in program evaluation. The framework uses a systems approach that emphasizes its sequenced methodology and the significant of monitoring work through feedback loops in an ongoing revision process. (Author/SLD)

Discussion of motivation in the instructional design process highlights an integrated affective domain instructional systems design model that integrates the work of Keller's ARCS (Attention, Relevance, Confidence, Satisfaction) model with a military instructional systems design model. Phases of the model include analysis, design, development,…

This study presents a theoretical discussion analyzing and explaining the use of group methods in feeding back diagnostic data to organizations. A new design -- the peer group-intergroup model -- is presented and compared to the traditional family group model. Data evaluating one implementation of this design showed that it was associated with…