The question of how information is used by parents in selecting schools is a central issue in school choice debates, where advocates and opponents frequently intermingle theory (often economic), ideological beliefs, and empirical evidence in constructing arguments about the potential of this reform. We employ a nomination strategy to analyze…

In both purpose and practice, general education in American higher education has experienced several recurring debates and national revivals. In a world with constantly evolving technology, students need a strong general education to be flexible and adaptable to the changes of the world. General education is an important component and requirement…

Research shows that unless university-based teacher educators effectively integrate technology into teacher education courses, students (pre-service and in-service teachers) are unlikely to use technology effectively in their own teaching. This creates negative repercussions in teacher education and in the schools. However, many teacher educators…

Two student teacher evaluation methods used by the University of Toledo are the Classroom Observation Keyed for Effectiveness Research Instrument (COKER) and the Teacher Performance Assessment Instrument (TPAI). The COKER is an objectively administered low inference system for recording teacher and student interactions in the classroom. (The form…

The complexity of the design problem for modern computer based information systems has increased significantly over its predecessors. The problem presented to the designer is to configure a system which satisfies the user criterion while achieving system resource related performance criteria. The purpose of this paper is to present an evaluation…

This document reviews the research on the medical school admissions process that has been completed during the past twenty years. The process is put into perspective by a historical overview chapter that traces trends in medical school admissions and highlights, where possible, relationships between the admissions process and institutional and…

This brief document, produced by the Alaska Department of Education, presents criteria designed to be used by school administrators, professional staff and community representatives to assess mathematics programs and provide a basis for establishing goals in teaching mathematics. Criteria cover staffing, leadership, professional development,…

A longitudinal analysis of the records of performance of cohorts of minority and nonminority students in two different undergraduate settings was used to determine the predictive validity of admissions tests and school rank in determining long range and short range outcomes for college students. It was also hypothesized that the performance of…

Measurements of materials and library operations were carried out in five public libraries and an observation study of staff work was conducted in the Hawaii State Library. The goals of this phase of the larger state study included testing and modification of measures to ensure their applicability to public libraries in the state, and the…

The purpose of this study was to collect data from students and faculty on suggestions for criteria to selectively screen health majors at Towson State College. The study noted the procedures and legal implications for gathering criteria and summarizes its findings. A section discussed the difficulties faced in acceptance of suggestions for…

A method of obtaining performance predictive information concerning applicants to counselor training programs, in particular, and to similar interpersonally oriented programs for other fields, in general, is presented. The rationale for and method of the development of a work sample type instrument to simulate interpersonal interaction of the…

This booklet presents the procedures and criteria of the tentative Child Development Associate (CDA) Consortium Assessment System, used to evaluate CDS candidates in winter, 1974-75. Under the assessment system, local assessment teams (consisting of the candidate to be assessed, the candidate's trainer, a parent-community representative, and a…

The module, part of a vocational teacher education curriculum unit, provides instruction in the establishment of criteria for student performance in vocational education programs. Establishing these overall criteria involves determining the points in time for performance assessment, the performance objectives to be achieved, and the level of…

In this review of current practices it is observed that administrators are evaluated for two major purposes--(1) to provide a basis for school districts' decisions at the conclusion of the evaluation period, and (2) to provide feedback on performance to allow administrator improvement. A comparison is made of evaluation material from five school…

We should no longer be wondering if we should have performance appraisal, rather we should be researching the elements necessary for it to be successfully implemented and to ensure that we receive maximum benefits for improved learning for our students. Performance appraisal can be defined as "a positive, systematic, individualized due…