This paper deals with the systems approach to educational program improvement, which is an approach that allows teacher educators to plan and direct change in a systematic and systemic way. Instead of having to deal with problems one at a time, a systems approach allows one to solve several problems at the same time. This paper focuses on the…

This study uses a model to analyze long-range educational planning for the achievement of educational purposes, goals, and objectives. The study was intended to examine planning from a broad perspective that includes the objectives, administration, and economics of education. Much of the analysis applies to public as well as to private…

Part 2 of the appendix to "A Model for the Determination of the Costs of Special Education as Compared with That for General Education" contains information on using 10-minute units of service measure in Ernstville, a hypothetical school district conceived to illustrate operation of a proposed cost accounting system. (LH)

An assumptive, theoretical, and empirical foundation for the development of a formal dissemination model to apply to the introduction of information about educational accountability programs is set forth. If a dissemination model is to be effective, the fundamental assumptions underlying it must be spelled out explicitly. Existing communication…

Presented are guidelines for developing a cross-age tutoring program in the elementary school. Program goals and expectations are said to include social and academic improvement, and increased self image of both tutors and younger children. Two models for cross-age tutoring are outlined, and the process of implementing the program is reviewed.…

This is a model for designing an inservice teacher workshop to assist teachers working with multicultural students. The basic assumption underlying the model is universities and schools need to work cooperatively to provide experiences for improving the quality of teaching by increasing awareness of educational issues and situations and by…

How useful is Stufflebeam's Context, Input, Process, Product (CIPP) model for evaluating an established career program in a community college? On the basis of a case study, advantages of using CIPP include: comprehensiveness, flexibility, integration and decision-orientation. Implementation problems include: establishing procedures for delineating…

This document discusses current thinking and research on projects and their management, particularly in regard to performance variables. Part one defines project management, discusses its relation to education and considers the need for a conceptual framework. Part two focuses on the purpose, assumptions, components, and external environment of a…

A research model was developed to determine whether additional general post secondary middle management distributive education (DE) programs should be implemented in Nebraska and what, if any, specialized DE programs should be developed. A literature review reflected advocacy of both general or specialized programs and a middle of the road…

Systematic Human Relations Training (SHRT) is predicated on the basic assumption that there are certain core helper-offered conditions that are necessary in a helping relationship, i.e., empathy, respect, warmth, concreteness, genuineness, self-disclosure confrontation, and immediacy. This, however, is only part of the model. The second basic…

Formal reading instruction occurs not only in elementary school reading classes but also in science and social studies classes, and continues into the junior and senior high school where content-related reading , study skills, and vocabulary are taught by subject. The 21 reading projects summarized in this report emphasize reading in the content…

An effort was made to operate a computer simulation of individualized self-paced instruction concurrently and in parallel with an actual conventional course. The simulation was in effect a management information system for instructors and students, with modifications as they were made by participants. A pilot program was run at Catholic University…

This document has four major objectives: (1) to synthesize and summarize the relevant literature on the employment of paraprofessionals; (2) to present the insights and impressions gained from experiences in a limited field investigation; (3) to relate both the literature and the field investigation to a conceptual framework; and (4) to discuss…

Technology in business and industry is continually changing the activities performed in the office. New activities are emerging; others are increasing or declining in importance. This project was concerned with identifying high-priority, commonly accepted abilities which are presently emerging and increasing in importance in the office and with…

The first half of this report reviews four major projects which are training tutors for cross-age and peer tutoring, and the second half outlines a model for training and using tutors in either elementary or secondary schools. The four projects reviewed are 1) Youth Tutoring Youth, operated by the National Commission on Resources for Youth in New…