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Harris, Roger; Clayton, Berwyn – International Journal of Training Research, 2010
"Impact" is a notion that is not very well understood in research. Within Australian higher education, it has been bandied about within such frameworks as the "Research Quality Framework" ("RQF") and Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA). Vocational education and training (VET) research is not immune from these…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Consortia, Vocational Education, Evaluation Methods

Robinault, Isabel P.; Weisinger, Marvin – Rehabilitation Counseling Bulletin, 1975
The ICD Research Utilization Laboratory received a five-year RSA grant in 1970 to act as a catalytic interface between research and practice for the rehabilitation of special client populations. The present thrust is to demonstrate how management practices can be improved in programs for vocationally vulnerable populations. This article describes…
Descriptors: Evaluation, Information Dissemination, Innovation, Laboratories
Fadale, LaVerna M.; Winter, Gene M. – 1987
A research study used the strategy of practitioner consensus to identify the common success criteria and standards that are used in the evaluation of developmental/remedial programs in New York State two-year colleges. The study also designed an evaluation model for these programs and determined its use over time. Using a survey and an interview…
Descriptors: Developmental Studies Programs, Evaluation Criteria, Evaluation Methods, Models
Smith, Robert L.; And Others – 1969
It is relatively easy to gather data but to disseminate and ensure utilization of that data in a way which will induce meaningful change is not so easy. In exploring the reasons for the apparent resistance to social change, a series of three dissemination activities were organized for school personnel using materials developed on the work…
Descriptors: Educational Change, Educational Improvement, Information Dissemination, Information Utilization
Towne, Douglas C. – 1970
In May of 1970, a 1-week workshop brought together vocational educators, information science experts, and specialists in planned educational change for the purpose of developing models of information systems designed to utilize research and development information in bringing about innovations designed to facilitate vocational-technical education…
Descriptors: Educational Change, Information Systems, Information Utilization, Institutes (Training Programs)
Wilder, Dolores J., Ed.
Described in this document are ways the Tennessee Research Coordinating Unit (RCU) utilizes the services of the Educational Resources Information Center (ERIC). Topics covered include: (1) About ERIC and Microfiche, (2) Who ERIC Helps, (3) ERIC and Other Information Products on File in the RCU Library, (4) How To Use ERIC, and (5) Query--A…
Descriptors: Educational Research, Information Services, Information Systems, Microfiche
Montague, William E. – 1986
Cognitive science is briefly reviewed, and its implications for instructional design are discussed. The application of cognitive science to instruction requires knowledge of cognitive science, the subject content taught, and the system in which the instruction is imbedded. The central concept of cognitive science is mental representation--the…
Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Cognitive Psychology, Epistemology, Heuristics
Thomas, Ruth G.; Litowitz, Len – 1986
A major focus in all areas of education today is the impact of education on students' ability to use higher order thinking skills. Understanding and improving the knowledge, cognitive abilities, and dispositions that guide, organize, and form effective action in the workplace, home, and community are significant problems for vocational education.…
Descriptors: Cognitive Development, Cognitive Processes, Critical Thinking, Curriculum Development
Beuke, Vernon; Farrar, Steven – 1979
The state of the art in the implementation of education innovation is assessed in three parts: (1) the identification of promising theories, important issues, and proven implementation strategies with emphasis on practical implications; (2) a review of research directly related to the development and implementation of new occupational education…
Descriptors: Adoption (Ideas), Change Strategies, Diffusion, Educational Change
Bragg, Debra DeVore; Hull, William L. – 1984
Vocational education research and development (R&D) product evaluations are difficult to conduct for several reasons, such as the many types of R&D products, the multiple users of the products with different goals for evaluation, the limited time available, and the high cost. In order to meet these challenges, an internal evaluation team…
Descriptors: Computer Software, Models, Postsecondary Education, Program Effectiveness
Adams, Kay Angona – 1978
The vocational education program needs of the nation's large cities were assessed by a mail survey of vocational educators in 106 major urban centers. Several procedural problems in generating appropriate instrument content and initial problems in obtaining data from respondents were encountered. Goal and objective statements generated through a…
Descriptors: Educational Needs, Educational Objectives, Evaluation Methods, Models
Brickell, Henry M. – 1975
Based on the experience of the past, current viewpoints, and opinions about the future as conceived by the Committee on Vocational Education Research and Development (COVERD), this paper explains a framework for considering alternative policy options and discusses the relationships among the social environment, status and trends in vocational…
Descriptors: Educational Development, Educational Policy, Educational Research, Educational Trends
Cotter, William – 1982
This study was conducted to develop a process for identifying the effects of vocational education research and development projects and activities and to identify the effects of selected research projects on the vocational, technical, and adult education programs and students in Wisconsin. Technical and adult education faculty and staff who had…
Descriptors: Educational Development, Educational Research, Evaluation Methods, Models
Illinois Univ., Urbana. Dept. of Vocational and Technical Education. – 1980
Phase 1 goal of a project was to provide the theoretical and methodological base for formulation of a prototype model of a comprehensive and effective system of disseminating vocational education improvement products. Major activities were divided into five categories: literature reviews, conferences and workshops, consultations, questionnaire…
Descriptors: Conferences, Delivery Systems, Diffusion, Educational Development
Baker, Richard A.; Trussell, S. Tracy – 1981
A project was conducted to implement and incorporate performance-based instructional modules into the vocational education teacher education program at Auburn University. Six steps were carried out in implementing the project: (1) Orientation materials on performance-based instruction were developed and used with faculty and students; (2) the…
Descriptors: Competence, Competency Based Teacher Education, Course Descriptions, Curriculum Development