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Download full textAvakian, A. Nancy – 1974
There are many institutions that utilize the learning contract as a framework within which learning is described. At Empire State College, the learning contract is a term used to imply a solid commitment to a plan of study developed by a student and a faculty member after whatever deliberation both deem necessary. The learning contract specifies…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Educational Innovation, Guides, Higher Education
Wolvin, Andrew D.; Wolvin, Darlyn R. – Speech Teacher, 1975
Provides a course contract, syllabus, and evaluation sheet for use in a college technical communication course. (MH)
Descriptors: Communication (Thought Transfer), Evaluation Methods, Grading, Higher Education
Stelzner, Sara Latham – Speech Teacher, 1975
Summarizes the advantages and disadvantages of contract grading as revealed through current research. A sample contract syllabus which was used in a basic university speech communication course is included. (MH)
Descriptors: Communication (Thought Transfer), Evaluation Methods, Grading, Higher Education
Peer reviewedBarlow, R. M. – Journal of Higher Education, 1974
Describes an experiment in which the learning contract method was used in a philosophical ethics course and assesses the learning contract method as compared to the discussion method. (Author/PG)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Contracts, Discussion (Teaching Technique), Educational Experiments
Goodwin, Harold I., Ed. – 1978
Statements on faculty evaluation contained in higher education collective bargaining agreements may simply be a new ritual. It is difficult to read the agreement materials without concluding that they do not preclude a wide latitude of interpretation. Statements of standards against which to make uniform or equitable judgments do not exist. In…
Descriptors: Collective Bargaining, College Faculty, Contracts, Evaluation Methods
Book, Cassandra – Speech Teacher, 1975
Stresses the advantages of contract grading to both students and teachers. A sample contract defines behavioral objectives on various cognitive levels. (MH)
Descriptors: Behavioral Objectives, Communication (Thought Transfer), Evaluation Methods, Grading
Littlefield, Valgene – Speech Teacher, 1975
Proposes two kinds of contract grading criteria relating to preparation and measurement of assignment objectives. (MH)
Descriptors: Behavior Standards, Communication (Thought Transfer), Evaluation Methods, Grading
Moxley, Linda S. – 1978
The objective of this paper is to provide the student personnel administrator with an understanding of the pluses and pitfalls of implementing management by objectives. The author discusses the following potential performance improving aspects of MBO: the establishment of goals, objectives, and results measures; participation; and the appraisal…
Descriptors: Higher Education, Management by Objectives, Management Systems, Objectives
