This paper begins by establishing the A+ Inquiry model as a theoretical lens for assessing needs related to program assessment workload by demonstrating its alignment with elements of five published frameworks associated with higher education assessment. Then, it uses the model as a frame of reference to explore faculty needs related to program…

The importance of high-quality evaluation is underscored in Learning Forward's Standards for Professional Learning: Evaluation provides information that supports advocates, professional learning planners, and anyone who wants to know "about the contribution of professional learning to student achievement" (Learning Forward, 2011). Most…

This study is an attempt to identify the training needs of social-studies teachers at the intermediate stage in Al-Jouf in light of modern teaching trends. It focuses on the six axes of systemic planning, varied teaching strategies, information and communication technology, innovative enrichment activities in teaching, classroom-management skills,…

This study investigates and fully identifies the challenges of the Iranian e-learning system. The approach was qualitative and the method was research synthesis. The statistical population consisted of studies from 2006 to 2019 in the field of challenges of the e-learning system of Iran collected with specific keywords from the country's…

An indispensable part of any curriculum design in an educational setting is the analysis of the needs of the learners involved in the context. The needs can be addressed from different perspectives. Among them, the learners' needs in terms of their perceptions toward what constitute learning/teaching and testing processes are of prominent values.…

A survey of 209 educators taking graduate classes in general and special education examined their knowledge, attitudes, and concerns about portfolio assessments. The survey found respondents had some knowledge of and positive attitudes toward portfolios. They viewed inadequate training and support, and lack of time to design and implement…

A systematic methodology is proposed for the evaluation of curriculum. Four domains are identified, including the evaluation of: (1) curriculum planning; (2) curriculum development; (3) curriculum implementation; and (4) curriculum effects. Evaluating curriculum planning must include determining the legality of the curriculum and must consider the…

As part of a continuing assessment of educational needs in a seven-state region, researchers conducted a verification study to check the validity of educational needs first identified in fiscal year (FY) 1980. The seven states comprise Alabama, Kentucky, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia. This report describes assessment…

Revised procedures of the Portland Achievement Levels Tests (PALT) for grade 3 and teacher and test coordinator perceptions of the revised testing program are summarized. The revised program included changes in the PALT and locator test, the answer sheet, and practice test, and a new teacher's manual and wall charts. An evaluation collected…

Discusses the best practices for distance learning programs in higher education. Highlights include the planning stage, including institutional mission, business planning and financial issues, needs assessment, collaboration with other schools and businesses, and technology feasibility; and the implementation stages, including faculty support,…

Recent revenue curtailments at both state and federal levels and the increasing importance of external funding have established a need to set priorities for the expansion and continuance of funded research and sponsored projects within the university or college. This study developed a set of priorities for external funding possibilities in an…

There are three components which combine to form a continuous cycle negatively affecting the development of the rurally disadvantaged child; these are: contact deprivation; experience deprivation; and response deprivation. However, the personal, structural, and professional behaviors of the classroom teacher can positively affect the development…

The proposal to do this project was the result of a two-day workshop which was attended by leaders of the Pennysbury, Pennsylvania school district and of the community who explored ways to better utilize the resources of school and community, identify needs and emerging problems, and foster the concept of home, school, and community. Phase I of…

The internal structure and correlates of the South Carolina State Department of Education's Needs Assessment Instruments (NAIs) for teachers, parents, and students were examined for 61, 61, and 36 schools, respectively. The NAIs are questionnaires that assess six indicators of school effectiveness: (1) instructional leadership of the principal;…

Utilization of the instruments presented in this collection allows site administrators to assess their own performance and the operation of their schools. These instruments allow principals to assess such factors as school climate, student and citizen opinion of the school, the principal's and staff's philosophies and assumptions, school…