The article focuses on the assessment of fundamental movement skills in handicapped children and offers an assessing-teaching model which can help ameliorate movement difficulties. (SB)

Delineates a model staff development program based on adult learning theory and requiring both specified instructional techniques applied in structured and flexible ways and the provision of follow-up support through clinical, on-site supervision. (PGD)

Describes use of the Tavistock model for studying group relations to teach alcoholism counselors group process. Counselors (N=32) participated in weekend study groups. An informal follow-up evaluation consisted of a reaction paper, oral discussions, and a questionnaire. Counselors' evaluations were predominantly positive. (RC)

The design and evaluation of a model videotape used in an instructional improvement program for teaching assistants was studied. Results indicated modeling produced a significant effect on the acquisition of behaviors. Observers need not perceive the topic as interesting or relevant for a videotape to be effective. (Author/DWH)

Discusses a prototype system used at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) to produce an interactive videodisc program for instruction. The interactive tutorial which is used with MIT's Architecture Machine Group is described as an example of techniques that can be used to produce similar videodisc programs. (MER)

Describes a problem-solving model developed by economists that incorporates the use of economics into the high school social studies curriculum. Model components include defining the issue, identifying objectives, looking for ways to achieve objectives, identifying pertinent economic concepts, analyzing alternatives, and evaluating which…

Describes a model of androgynous behavior and a training program for developing these competencies. Exercises to increase awareness of stereotyping are included along with a filmography. Eight references are listed. (Author/LLS)

The proposed career/vocational assessment model outlines a developmental process for increasing an individual's awareness of self in relation to the world of work. (SB)

This general overview on the gifted discusses student identification, teaching methods, and model programs for the musically gifted. (SJL)

The variation in the conceptual frameworks and procedures utilized by evaluators is attributed to the lack of a unified undergirding theory of evaluation. Traditional and emerging definitions of educational evaluation are reviewed and a synthesized conceptualization of evaluation is presented. (Author/JKS)

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)

Presents a model interlibrary loan policy for regional, state, local, and other special groups of libraries; the 1980 national interlibrary loan code; and the 1978 procedural guidelines for international lending. (FM)

Reviews a number of models, paradigms, designs, techniques, and procedures for the evaluation of instructional materials. (RAO)

Reviews the operational steps in conducting a major needs assessment study. Discusses who should be involved in the process, when the process should be conducted, how the process should be conducted, general steps, and criteria for an effective model. (CT)

The Multiattribute Utility Model combines subjective goal definition with objective data analysis. Goals are defined, ranked, and weighted. Subjective opinions about their attainment are assigned against decision alternatives considered by the school. Bayesian analysis of data enables revision of prior opinions about the realization of goals…