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Professional Development of Teachers--A Prerequisite for AfL to Be Successfully Implemented in the Classroom
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Smith, Kari – Studies in Educational Evaluation, 2011
A prerequisite for AfL to be successfully implemented in the classroom is the teachers' assessment practice. In many contexts, including the Norwegian, AfL has not been successfully dealt with during initial teacher education, and there is a need for qualified teachers to engage in professional development in AfL. This article first discusses…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Educational Assessment, Research and Development, Teacher Improvement
Evaluation of Impact in Israel: Israel Curriculum Centre.
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Lewy, Arieh – Studies in Educational Evaluation, 1987
This article describes the Israel Curriculum Centre and gives a brief history of its role in Israeli society. The goals of the centre include: publishing syllabuses for all subjects, developing instructional materials that correspond to the syllabuses, and diffusing and implementing instructional products based on the syllabuses. (RB)
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Evaluation, Government Role, Program Descriptions
In Search of the Impact of the Dutch Institute for Curriculum Development: An Empirical-Analytical Approach.
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Marshall, Edwin K. – Studies in Educational Evaluation, 1987
This paper discusses the ways in which the Dutch National Institute for Curriculum Development impacts the Dutch educational system. It describes the way the institute carries out its development activities. Results of several studies on the impact of the institute's projects are reported. (RB)
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Government Role, Policy Formation, Program Descriptions
The School Curriculum Development Committee.
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Craft, Alma – Studies in Educational Evaluation, 1987
The role of the School Curriculum Development Committee (SCDC) is discussed. The SCDC promotes education by supporting curriculum development relevant to the needs of schools in England and Wales. It keeps informed of curriculum development work and evaluates that work in the light of future needs of the school system. It also disseminates the…
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Elementary Secondary Education, Program Descriptions, Program Evaluation
The National Assessment of Educational Progress.
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Womer, Frank B.; Martin, Wayne H. – Studies in Educational Evaluation, 1979
The National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) is a longitudinal study designed to measure changes in the knowledge, skills, and understandings of young Americans, ages 9, 13, 17, and 26-35. This overview discusses some special aspects of NAEP, and explains its history and governance. (MH) Aspect of National Assessment (NAEP) dealt with in…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Educational Assessment, Educational Trends, Elementary Secondary Education