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Starr, Harold – J Ind Teacher Educ, 1969
Descriptors: Fundamental Concepts, Models, Program Evaluation, Research Projects
Starr, Harold – J Ind Teacher Educ, 1969
Descriptors: Fundamental Concepts, Models, Program Evaluation, Research Projects
Download full textNovick, M. R.; And Others – 1973
Prediction weights for educational programs in 22 vocational and technical fields are provided using ability scores from the American College Testing Program (ACT) Career Planning Profile and a Bayesian regression theory. The criterion variable studies was first-semester grade-point average. Each vocational-technical program analyzed was…
Descriptors: Career Education, Higher Education, Program Evaluation, Research
Peer reviewed
Direct linkFarmer, James A., Jr. – New Directions for Community Colleges, 1973
A special communication technique called "chartering" can lead to improved understanding between technical/vocational educators and their constituencies. (Editor)
Descriptors: Community Colleges, Diagrams, Program Administration, Program Development
ADKINS, WINTHROP R.; AND OTHERS – 1967
TRAINING RESOURCES FOR YOUTH, INC. (PROJECT TRY) WAS DESIGNED TO PROVIDE A COMPREHENSIVE EDUCATIONAL ENVIRONMENT IN WHICH 600 17-21 YEAR OLD MALES IN THE BEDFORD-STUYVESANT AREA OF BROOKLYN COULD LEARN VOCATIONAL, PERSONAL, AND SOCIAL SKILLS. SOCIAL SCIENCE RESEARCH TECHNIQUES WERE USED TO PRODUCE POSITIVE CHANGES IN ATTITUDES AND BEHAVIORS OF…
Descriptors: Attitudes, Behavior, Disadvantaged Youth, Males
Southwide Research Coordinating Council for Occupational Education, Frankfort, KY. – 1975
The casebook attempts to demonstrate the value of research and development for vocational education by examining selected projects conducted in the southern States that comprise the Southwide Research Coordinating Council. Resumes of the 26 projects carried out by the research coordinating units of 14 States are presented: Alabama, Arkansas,…
Descriptors: Abstracts, Federal Aid, Program Descriptions, Program Evaluation
Wallace, Juanita D. – 1975
The study compares two methods of evaluating vocational programs in Tennessee: an on-site instrument used by the Tennessee State Division of Vocational Education and a self-evaluation method using Ray's Self-Checklist of Quality Vocational-Technical Programs. The study evaluates vocational programs in office occupations and distributive,…
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Educational Assessment, Educational Programs, Evaluation Methods
Ohio State Advisory Council for Vocational Education, Columbus. – 1972
This report summarizes the proceedings, findings, and recommendations of the Ohio Vocational Advisory Council for the 1971-72 year concerning vocational education within the State. Formed in 1969, the Council is composed of 22 persons from labor and management, industrial and economic development, educational institutions, local boards of…
Descriptors: Advisory Committees, Annual Reports, Cost Effectiveness, High Schools
Preston, Vonda June; And Others – 1973
This research study was conducted to determine the effectiveness of the Coordinated Vocational Academic Education Program (CVAE) which was introduced in Texas to meet the needs of secondary level students who were unsuccessful in traditional educational programs. The purpose of the study was to gather information from the schools offering CVAE…
Descriptors: Academic Education, Comparative Analysis, Coordination, Educational Cooperation
Fine, John – Offender Rehabilitation, 1978
Attempted to develop comprehensive criteria to measure social adjustment of parolees who had participated in a work-training release program, using a small sample of women parolees. This program seemed rather successful in terms of return to prison, but data left a number of questions unanswered about measures of recidivism. (Author)
Descriptors: Correctional Rehabilitation, Criminals, Evaluation Criteria, Females
ROBERTSON, ALAN G.; AND OTHERS – 1967
ACTIVITIES OF THE NEW YORK STATE RESEARCH COORDINATING UNIT ARE REPORTED FOR THE FUNDING PERIOD FROM JUNE 1, 1965 TO MARCH 31, 1967. THE PURPOSE OF THE UNIT WAS TO CONDUCT, PROMOTE, EVALUATE, AND DISSEMINATE OCCUPATIONAL EDUCATION RESEARCH ON AN INTRA- AND INTER-STATE BASIS. IT CONDUCTED TWO IN-HOUSE PROJECTS--ONE TO COMPARE THE EFFECTIVENESS OF…
Descriptors: Conferences, Consultants, Educational Research, Program Descriptions
Moss, Jerome, Jr.; Nelson, Howard F. – 1968
This document summarizes the first 3 years (June 1965-September 1968) of the Minnesota Research Coordination Unit's operation. Described are: (1) the factors which influenced the evolution of Unit objectives, (2) the organizational structure, personnel and facilities, (3) the Unit activities which were related to its objectives, (4) a subjective…
Descriptors: Administrative Organization, Information Dissemination, Program Descriptions, Program Development
Bass, B. C. – 1969
A followup study was conducted to determine the number and percentage of former vocational agricultural students who left high schools in Virginia from 1954-1966 and who were engaged in farming and other occupations in 1967. Occupational records of 32,270 former students who had completed 1 or more years of vocational agriculture were secured from…
Descriptors: Agricultural Education, Agricultural Occupations, Career Choice, Employment Patterns
Bureau of Adult, Vocational, and Technical Education (DHEW/OE), Washington, DC. Div. of Vocational and Technical Education. – 1971
During fiscal year 1970, the states received $1.1 million for research under Section 131(b) of Part C of the Vocational Education Amendment. This amount was sufficient for states to keep their Research Coordinating Units (RCU's) functioning, but provided very little for new research. The main activities of the RCU's were to disseminate results of…
Descriptors: Annual Reports, Educational Development, Educational Research, Program Evaluation
Wall, James E.; Shill, James F. – 1972
This annual report for fiscal year 1972 describes the major activities and accomplishments of the Mississippi Research Coordinating Unit for Vocational-Technical Education. During the report period special effort was given to assisting local school systems in implementing programs of career education. Other major programs are summarized and…
Descriptors: Annual Reports, Career Education, Curriculum Development, Educational Research
