Reviews survey articles about vocational assessment that have appeared from 1935 through 1991. Identifies nine points that summarize what surveys have told about the teaching and practice of vocational assessment. Notes that Strong Interest Inventory dominates field as most frequently used and recommended vocational assessment procedure.…

Concerns about situational assessment--proper setting and inappropriate use with severely disabled persons--prompted the following changes in its use in vocational rehabilitation: (1) recognition of differences between sheltered and actual work settings; (2) questioning of vocational assessment measures; and (3) focus on a person-centered…

This general position statement of the Interdisciplinary Council on Vocational Evaluation/Assessment lists organizations comprising the national coalition, the coalition's goals and objectives, its guiding principles, and recommended competencies of individuals providing vocational evaluation/assessment services. (DB)

The UK vocational assessment landscape is changing and research has a key role in helping to identify trends and anticipate emerging issues and challenges. This review collates the messages from recently published research about specific issues that have been found to affect the measurement of vocational learning. It also highlights issues that…

The Vocational Preparation for the Handicapped Program prepares 14- and 15-year-olds for participation in regular vocational education programs and for a successful learning experience. Recommended students are evaluated to determine if they have vocational potential and, if so, are assisted in making the appropriate vocational placement. Students…

This document presents a step-by-step method for evaluating collective tactical training exercises for maneuver-arms units. The guidance presented is generally applicable to formal (external) and informal (internal) evaluations. Both types of evaluations are treated as stemming from training exercises. That is, training is a major purpose of the…

Provides an overview of a model of career decision making, including self-assessment of dimensions of values, activities, dislikes and abilities, and education and training. Discusses sources and analyses of occupational information. Gives particular attention to the career decision workbook "Exploring Careers: The ASVAB Workbook" by the…

The study examined differences between successfully employed young adult disabled workers (N=40) and their employers concerning learning, work habits, and independence behaviors in the work place. Results indicated overall employee/employer agreement in successful settings with no significant differences across exceptionalities. (DB)

Examined vocational hypothesis testing by applying Snyder's hypothesis-testing research paradigm to a vocational task in two experiments. Subjects (N=106) were asked to evaluate the appropriateness of a specific occupation for themselves. Subjects tended to exhibit confirmatory hypothesis-testing strategies when relevant occupations were…

The authors review John Holland's theory that career choice reflects individual personality and behavioral styles, as well as related research findings with nonhandicapped populations. They discuss implications of the theory's appropriateness for the handicapped. (SK)

Current efforts in vocational assessment of handicapped secondary students are considered. A model is discussed via five chronological purposes: (1) screening, (2) placement, (3) program planning, (4) monitoring of individual progress, and (5) individual program evaluation. Two fundamental shifts in assessment are projected regarding vocational…

Describes the development of a detailed, structured evaluation method to assess students' practical work performance systematically. Reports that a survey of 5 secondary vocational teachers and 125 students showed both groups favored the detailed evaluation approach. (SK)

Extends a formula previously introduced by Prediger which helps clients identify their vocational preference by locating themselves on a world-of-work map via a three-letter code. Suggests a way of generating, from a group of codes, one overall three-letter code, providing the career counselors with a more comprehensive view of the client. (RJM)

This article provides a brief introduction to transition assessment for students with disabilities and then lists 43 references (published from 1988 through 1996) pertaining to transition assessment or vocational assessment. (CR)

Some states have initiated certification programs, separate from licensing processes, to improve competency in the area of child protective services. Initial certification efforts in Texas focused on identifying supervisors' competencies. Based on responses to a survey of supervisors, competencies in education, performance, training, and skills…