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Miller, Paul; Craven, Barrie; Tooley, James – Research Papers in Education, 2014
The 2010 Academies Act was significant in introducing Free Schools to the English education system. Opening up funding to new, non-profit entrants on the basis of demand, the policy has aroused support and controversy on political, philosophical and practical educational grounds with implications for social justice in terms of equity and freedom.…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Free Schools, Social Justice, School Choice
Perryman, Bruce C. – 1969
Using questionnaires, interviews, program records, and program visits, a survey was made to evaluate, and to develop guidelines for strengthening, Wyoming adult basic education (ABE) programs at state and local levels. Data were gathered from teachers, students, and administrators as to student and teacher characteristics and background, program…
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Attitudes, Enrollment, Expenditures
Crouch, J. Page – 1968
This study was conducted to ascertain the impact on the subsequent professional practices of institute directors and participants and to collect the opinions of these people regarding instruction, organization and administration of the 29 institutes. Mailed questionnaires were returned by 28 directors and 671 participants. Findings included: (1)…
Descriptors: Administrator Attitudes, Doctoral Dissertations, Industrial Arts, Institutes (Training Programs)
Dutton, Donnie; Hering, Frederick W. – 1969
This study evaluated public health workshops held at Orlando, Florida (September 25-26, 1969), and Baltimore (October 12-15, 1969), by means of responses from 115 physicians, social workers, administrators, attorneys, and other participants having legal and regulatory responsibilities in the public health field. The 20 point Kropp-Verner…
Descriptors: Facilities, Instructional Materials, Legal Education, Participant Characteristics
Dutton, Donnie; Glover, Billy J. – 1970
An evaluation was made of the Tennessee Adult Basic Education Supervisors' Conference, held at Memphis State University, Memphis, Tennessee in August, 1970. Data were gathered from the 52 local supervisors in attendance by use of a questionnaire designed to obtain demographic data and participant reactions. The Kropp-Verner Attitude Scale was used…
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Communication (Thought Transfer), Conferences, Educational Objectives
Roessler, Richard T. – 1981
This paper examines the historical and philosophical underpinnings of independent living programs and presents strategies for evaluating such programs. Discussed first are issues in evaluating independent living programs. The evolution of independent living services and the mission and goals of independent living are outlined. Described next are…
Descriptors: Adjustment (to Environment), Administrative Organization, Daily Living Skills, Disabilities