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Goldwasser, Molly; Martin, Kimberly; Harris, Eugenia – Journal of Developmental Education, 2017
This paper presents a framework for educators, administrators, and researchers to assess distinct facets of developmental education programs. The researchers review the literature on best practices in developmental education with regards to program cost, program structure, and student placement procedures. This paper also identifies seven model…
Descriptors: Developmental Programs, Program Evaluation, Evaluation Methods, Best Practices
Nelson, Orville – J Ind Teacher Educ, 1969
Descriptors: Developmental Programs, Evaluation Criteria, Evaluation Methods, Models
Texas Southern Univ., Houston. Urban Resources Center. – 1974
This booklet identifies basic techniques and methodologies for evaluating training and development programs. It also examines a selected number of methodologies that appear to be applicable to evaluating the results of program performance and achievement in many social and economic programs. Section 1 provides general information on evaluation and…
Descriptors: Bibliographies, Developmental Programs, Evaluation Methods, Guidelines
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French, Fred; French, Carmel – Canadian Journal of Counselling, 1994
Advocates evaluation of career development programs and services through multidimensional approach utilizing adaptations from methodologies found in evaluating cognitive instructional programs. Focuses on accessing various forms of knowledge necessary in career decision making through introspective, retrospective, and observational procedures.…
Descriptors: Career Choice, Career Development, Decision Making, Developmental Programs
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Griffee, Dale T. – Journal of Developmental Education, 2004
The purpose of this article is to discuss the problem of illusion in research, especially in program evaluation. Currently, there are multiple research traditions in program evaluation. Nevertheless, all research orientations are concerned with the role of researchers, for example, how they interpret their data and what evidence they offer for…
Descriptors: Educational Researchers, Program Evaluation, Evaluators, Educational Research
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Lawrence, John E. S. – Evaluation Review, 1989
The relevance of the stakeholder approach to evaluations of development assistance programs is examined. Ways in which the methodology can be useful in fostering interest in evaluation outcomes and in increasing the probability that evaluative recommendations will be implemented are discussed. (SLD)
Descriptors: Developing Nations, Developmental Programs, Economic Development, Evaluation Methods
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Mastoroudes, Chris C. – Evaluation Practice, 1993
A set of criteria is proposed by which development projects can be selected for purposes of ex post assessment to determine their effects and outcomes. Arguments are advanced as to the importance of these criteria, and observations are made about their current use by international aid agencies. (SLD)
Descriptors: Agencies, Developmental Programs, Evaluation Criteria, Evaluation Methods
Suen, Hoi – Journal of Developmental and Remedial Education, 1979
Describes an inductive approach to the evaluation of developmental studies programs using multiple regression analysis to explore variables that contribute to program success. (DR)
Descriptors: Developmental Programs, Evaluation Methods, Higher Education, Multiple Regression Analysis
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Salmen, Lawrence F. – Evaluation Review, 1989
Beneficiary assessment (BAS) involves participant observation and intensive qualitative interviewing in the project communities by nationals trained to develop information specific to the needs of project management and World Bank staff. BAS provides information about community-based factors affecting social sector project success. BAS's use since…
Descriptors: Developing Nations, Developmental Programs, Economic Development, Evaluation Methods
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Ahmad, Aqueil – Evaluation Review, 1989
Issues in evaluating appropriate technology for developing countries are discussed. Measures to help incorporate technology assessment in the policy and planning apparatus of development programs are suggested. Preimplementation and postimplementation of technology assessment and the institutionalization of technology assessment are considered.…
Descriptors: Appropriate Technology, Developing Nations, Developmental Programs, Economic Development
Sparks, June R.; Davis, Cynthia L. – 1977
This paper describes the structure and operation of an evaluation system for the developmental education program at Dalton Junior College (Georgia). All applicants for admission to the college who score below 330 on either section of the Scholastic Aptitude Test are required to take the Comparative Guidance and Placement (CGP) test to determine…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Basic Skills, Community Colleges, Developmental Programs
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Barrow, John C. – Personnel and Guidance Journal, 1980
A potentially useful program-evaluation approach obtains information from program dropouts. This method was applied to university students who dropped out of four developmental programs. Results indicate many students recognize the value of the program for others, yet resist participating themselves. This approach was a useful supplementary…
Descriptors: College Students, Developmental Programs, Dropout Research, Evaluation Methods
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Van Sant, Jerry – Evaluation Review, 1989
The use of qualitative evaluation methods is explored as a means of overcoming constraints and complexities of evaluation of development programs. A case study demonstrating the application of qualitative analysis to monitoring and evaluation of the Basic Minimum Needs program in Thailand is presented. (SLD)
Descriptors: Developing Nations, Developmental Programs, Economic Development, Evaluation Methods
Bhola, H. S. – 1985
Evaluation as a political arbitration entity is discussed in the case of a multilateral literacy development project in the fourth year of operation in a Third World country. An external evaluation team was invited to evaluate the project when conflict appeared between the funding agency (A) and the technical agency (B) over a project-related…
Descriptors: Adults, Arbitration, Developing Nations, Developmental Programs
Mines, Robert A. – Journal of College Student Personnel, 1985
Introduces the practitioner to psychometric issues related to developmental assessment and makes recommendations for the assessment refinements needed in the field. (Author/BH)
Descriptors: College Students, Developmental Programs, Developmental Stages, Evaluation Methods
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