A Delphi technique was used to estimate the likelihood of a set of change statements concerning emotional disturbance/behavioral disorders using a national random sample of 900 teachers, special education administrators, and school psychologists. Despite certain significant differences between groups, there was general agreement regarding…

A study was conducted to identify specific quality characteristics for North Carolina local technology education programs that can be used by educational leaders to assess quality within their programs. The indicators developed in this research study were validated through consensus drawing measures from a panel of experts in the fields of…

The provost is typically seen as the chief academic officer of an institution, who has a great deal of control over how faculty are involved in academic decision making. Using a 3-round Delphi survey, a group of 20 provosts identified and rated 20 dimensions to the value of faculty involvement in governance. These leaders agreed most strongly with…

A Delphi panel of 13 industrial technology experts agreed on the need for Ph.D. programs in industrial technology and on 7 requirements for such programs. Content components identified included research, technology, management, technical concentration, and electives. (SK)

Used Delphi approach to develop criteria to evaluate development and outcomes of college student leadership programs. Developed criteria through literature review and three-round Delphi process. Refined, content validated, and grouped criteria into four evaluation categories (program structuring, methodology, program administration, and…

Three problems affecting the use of a modified scree test in analyzing Delphi survey data are discussed: (1) the adequacy of the criterion; (2) the complexity of decision making; and (3) the nature of the Delphi panel. Using the modified scree test with these considerations in mind is suggested. (SLD)

A Delphi panel identified a core curriculum for middle school agricultural education, including four agricultural literacy subjects and six exploratory subjects. A nationwide set of instructional materials could be developed from panel recommendations. (SK)

Used the Delphi technique to explore the opinions of 24 experts from 14 states about the changing roles of elementary school principals under site-based management (SBM). Experts agreed on the dramatic impact of SBM on the roles of the principal in management and leadership. (SLD)

Discusses results of a Delphi study that explored issues related to the utilization and management of Web-enabled technologies by modern organizations. Topics include bandwidth restrictions; security; data integrity; inadequate search facilities; system incompatibilities; failure to adhere to standards; email; use of metadata; privacy and…

Introduction: In developing their professional competence, those who are interested in the practice of continuing medical education (CME) should recognize the knowledge base that defines their field. This study systematically identifies and organizes a list of books and journals comprising a core library (100 books/15 journals) for CME…

Women continue to be underrepresented at senior management level in large UK and US corporations despite growing organisational sensitivity to diversity issues and government initiatives. This study addresses how and whether this situation might change in the future, and the implications for career development from the perspective of senior women…

The Delphi method was used to generate practices regarding the use of technology in high schools. In addition to generating the practices, teacher leaders, administrators, researchers, and policymakers were asked to rate and come to consensus regarding their importance. Consensus was achieved on 32 of the 34 practices and six themes emerged around…

The purpose of this Delphi study was to gather expert opinions and recommendations for change in the research administration system to bring about growth and collaboration. This study was deemed important because at the heart of every system is the fact that individuals need each other to continue to exist. The results of the Delphi study give…

This study is part of national research over the past seven years at the National Center on Educational Outcomes focused on identifying and validating instructional strategies for ELLs with disabilities (Shyyan, Thurlow, & Liu, 2008; Thurlow, Albus, Shyyan, Liu, & Barrera, 2004). In recent work (Barrera, Shyyan, Liu, & Thurlow, 2008),…

The purpose of this study was to examine academic department chair perceptions about the future influence of web-based distance education on departmental operations and their changing role as academic leader. Using a rating, modified-policy Delphi method, the researcher worked with 22 department chairs employed at public, urban universities in the…