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Slawski, Carl – 1981
A detailed list of questions for writing one's autobiography as a college teacher are presented, and suggestions for synthesizing the fragments of one's working life with several devices for self-improvement are offered. The list of questions was derived from some general systems research models of career development and the learning relationship.…
Descriptors: Autobiographies, College Environment, College Faculty, Cultural Context
Groff, Warren H. – 1981
In the past management information systems (MIS) have focused on data relating to the internal operations of the institution (e.g., registration and space utilization). Recently, however, strategic planning as a means of establishing long-range goals is becoming increasingly dependent upon data external to the institution, such as demographics and…
Descriptors: Decision Making, Educational Planning, Long Range Planning, Management Information Systems
Reynolds, John N.; And Others – 1980
Psychologists' roles are changing and expanding in many ways. In the next decade, psychologists will probably continue their involvement away from the clinic and into the community. Deinstitutionalization should create many new opportunities for psychologists, particularly in the areas of community support system coordination and service…
Descriptors: Accountability, Community Services, Ecological Factors, Mental Health Programs
van Ek, J. A.; Alexander, L. G. – 1977
The "waystage" objective for adult modern language learning in the European unit/credit system is described. Waystage is an intermediary objective below "threshold level," the latter stage being the minimum proficiency level likely to be required to function adequately in temporary contacts with foreign language speakers in…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Adult Students, Communicative Competence (Languages), Credit Courses
Hinton, William M., Jr. – 1978
This report covers the Phase I activities of a project for the development of Instructional Systems Development (ISD) based training programs for Marine and Navy F-4 pilots and Radar Intercept Officers (RIO). In addition to developing specified end-products to be used in subsequent ISD phases, it was an effort to evaluate the utility of the…
Descriptors: Aircraft Pilots, Behavioral Objectives, Curriculum Development, Curriculum Guides
Smith, Lorne R. – 1978
The Ontario (Canada) Ministry of Education developed a six-stage evaluation model for local school districts that emphasized the values of involvement, communications, self-evaluation, cooperation, comprehensiveness, continuity, and coordination. The model includes the four components of people, purposes, programs, and products. The initiation and…
Descriptors: Agency Cooperation, Elementary Secondary Education, Evaluation Methods, Evaluation Needs
Borich, Gary D. – 1980
Some of the historical developments which have influenced educational evaluation are the importance of operationalism and behavioral objectives; curriculum reform; the Elementary and Secondary Education Act; and school and teacher accountability. Major problems related to current evaluation practices include negative attitudes toward evaluation,…
Descriptors: Decision Making, Educational History, Educational Philosophy, Elementary Secondary Education
National Science Teachers Association, Washington, DC. – 1980
The 12 lessons presented in this guide are structured so that they may be integrated into science lessons in 7th-, 8th-, or 9th-grades. Suggestions are made for extension of study. Lessons are approached through classroom role-playing of outer space visitors who seek to understand energy conversion principles used on Earth. Major emphasis is…
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Energy, Energy Conservation, Fuel Consumption
Van Ausdle, Steven L. – 1979
This first of two monographs dealing with comprehensive institutional planning is directed at executive officers and institutional planners of two-year colleges interested in initiating or improving their approach to planning. Chapter 1 discusses planning as an essential administration function for the 1980s; such planning must be sensitive to…
Descriptors: College Administration, College Environment, College Planning, Decision Making
WIENS, JACOB H. – 1966
TO PERMIT COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS FOR PURPOSES OF EDUCATIONAL PLANNING AT SAN MATEO, FIVE INSTITUTIONS WITH SYSTEMS PROGRAMS ARE EVALUATED ON THE BASIS OF TRIP NOTES. OAKLAND COMMUNITY COLLEGE HAS BEEN COMPLETELY ORGANIZED AROUND THE VOLUNTARY WORK-STUDY LABORATORY APPROACH TO LEARNING. ORAL ROBERTS UNIVERSITY, OKLAHOMA CHRISTIAN COLLEGE, HENRY FORD…
Descriptors: Audiovisual Centers, Autoinstructional Aids, Educational Equipment, Educational Facilities
Stuart, Robert C. – 1977
This packet contains the materials necessary for presentation of the first of ten modules which comprise a portion of the National Training and Development Service Urban Management Curriculum Development Project. This module introduces strategic planning which is a process for reducing the uncertainty under which systems operate. Its primary…
Descriptors: Decision Making, Government (Administrative Body), Government Employees, Inservice Education
Newby, Larry G.; And Others – 1978
Procedures for the evaluation of patient education programs have been slow to evolve; the majority of programs, in fact, remain unevaluated. Patient education efforts, particularly with cancer patients, are effective in enhancing recovery, alleviating anxiety, and facilitating compliance. Patient education should minimize patient dependence on…
Descriptors: Adults, Cancer, Cost Effectiveness, Educational Needs
Jung, Steven M.; And Others – 1976
The guide is intended for use by staff of governmental agencies that exercise regulatory authority over postsecondary educational institutions. It describes a simplified system for collecting, analyzing, and sharing information on the policies and practices of the regulated institutions. The policies and practices in question are those that relate…
Descriptors: College Students, Colleges, Consumer Protection, Federal Government
Ammerman, Harry L.; Essex, Duane W. – 1977
Designed to be of value to both occupational curriculum personnel and those persons concerned with noncurriculum issues of occupational description and updating of job content information, this volume is the fourth of a five-volume set describing a systematic approach for constructing task inventories, surveying the task performance of…
Descriptors: Behavioral Objectives, Curriculum, Curriculum Development, Data Processing
Parsons, Richard D. – 1978
The literature on consultation generally concerns itself with philosophy, role definition and techniques, identifying what is done in consultation but falling short of explaining how to do it successfully. This model focuses on this "how to" process, guiding the practitioner through the various decision points which characterize the dynamic nature…
Descriptors: Ancillary School Services, Consultants, Consultation Programs, Counselor Role
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