The need for an independent mechanism that regulates, or audits, the testing enterprise is discussed along with a critique of current mechanisms for challenging a high-stakes test or its use and the need for independent auditing of the commercial test industry. Models for an auditing mechanism are reviewed. (SLD)

Presents triage assessment model for crisis intervention that enables mental health counselors to initiate appropriate crisis interventions in variety of situations. Model guides assessment of clients in crisis on three domains: affective, cognitive, and behavioral. Describes assessment and rating of severity of impairment for each of the three…

The article presents and illustrates use of an evaluation model for assessing programs for the gifted where tight experimental control is not possible. The model consists of four components: ex post factor designs including intact groups; comparative evaluation; strength of treatment; and multiple outcome assessment from flexible data sources. (DB)

Investigated effect of Structured Group Supervision (SGS) model on master's-level counseling students' (n=194) personal and skill development. Collected data during participants' enrollment in practicum courses taught over seven-year period. SGS model of group supervision seemed superior in comparison with "control" group model.…

This article presents a framework for conducting effective evaluations of programs for gifted students, reflecting current best practice. The evaluation framework proceeds through four stages: preparing for the evaluation, designing data collection and analysis, conducting the evaluation, and reporting findings and follow-up. A planning matrix is…

This paper responds to criticisms of the American Association on Mental Retardation's new definition of mental retardation. Emphasis is on the intent to change from a deficiency model to a support model, with more importance given to the role of the environment. Also addressed are IQ score guidelines, cultural bias, assessment, and public policy.…

Discusses problems in analyzing change in nonexperimental data. Tests three ordinary least-squares regression models to illustrate similarities/differences. Notes that model based on raw difference change scores applies best to studying change processes; model based on outcome scores applies best to assessing consequences of change; and model…

Enumerates and juxtaposes some of the enduring empirical regularities that opinion polls have found. Details the limits of the key construct of "attitude structure." Critiques the intrapsychic model, and outlines the features of an alternative model of belief systems based on alternative methodologies. (RS)

Suggests that public opinion exists the form of interactionally developed, socially distributed folk models of the world. Suggests that actual public opinion is much more complex in its development and operation than the individualistic model of opinion formation suggests. Argues that opinion researchers need to address moment-to-moment…

Reviews issues relevant to the assessment of a listening comprehension construct and proposes a framework that specifies the person, competence, text, and item domains and components of assessment. Specifications focus on identification of the factors that relate to the purpose, object, and agent of assessment. (41 references) (JP)

Discusses model-based simulation for training, explains an object-oriented approach, and describes RAPIDS, an authoring system for the production of interactive graphical models and instruction based on those models. Highlights include intelligent tutoring systems; transaction shells; tools for authoring models; and a course on retinal information…

Presents overview of cognitive assessment, with emphasis on self-statement assessment. Reviews clinically useful methods of cognitive assessment and presents States of Mind model to illustrate interpretive framework for thought data and their relationship to psychopathology. Presents two case studies to illustrate specific techniques of…

Discusses a demonstration-based question-answer sequence developed for conjugating the Spanish verb "caminar" (to walk) that may readily be applied to a wide variety of verb concepts that students can grasp quickly through classroom performance, in any language. (two references) (VWL)

Argues that teaching applied mass media ethics requires two vital components: a grounding in the relevant ethical theories, and a structured approach to analyzing the issues in case-study format. Presents a worksheet model that provides such an approach over a wide range of issues. (SR)

Provides a comprehensive system for professional evaluation of CD-ROM software. The system extends the work of Peter Jacso by including a detailed evaluation form using a simplified rating scale. It also incorporates the CD-ROM Consistent Interface Guidelines, which propose 13 basic functions for CD-ROM user interfaces. The evaluation form is…