Selected results of an examination of the Hunter model are presented as two conceptual limitations of the Hunter model are discussed: "Curriculum and Instruction," and "Supervision vs Evaluation." (JD)

Discussion of the factors that should be considered when purchasing or upgrading a microcomputer focuses on the MS-DOS and OS/2 operating systems. Macintosh purchasing decisions are discussed in a sidebar. A glossary is provided. (CLB)

Although many of the criteria used to evaluate traditional instructional materials can be applied to the instructional aspects of computer-assisted instruction, additional criteria must be considered. These include interactivity, individualized feedback, rapid calculation, graphics, and cost-effectiveness. (JOW)

Studied the feasibility of including children's perceptions of their experiences in early childhood programs and, therefore, their perceptions of its quality. Found that children's responses did provide valuable information about program quality and that educators willing to invest the time to view their program through the eyes of the children…

A qualitative, holistic framework is presented for the process of evaluating foreign language software. Eleven specific steps are outlined, and a list of educational software evaluation agencies is appended. (Contains 21 references.) (LB)

Corrects an error in the authors'"Kappan" article that evaluated three federally funded inclusion programs; 54% (not 61%) of learning-disabled students improved after 1 year of general-classroom instruction. The authors never claimed that one setting is superior for educating individual learning-disabled students. Inclusive education is inadequate…

Describes the process designed to enable adults studying part time to claim credit toward a degree for learning undertaken in the workplace. Shows how the criteria used to assess portfolios of evidence were negotiated with students. (SK)

Compares the Baldrige Award, Deming Prize, and ISO 9000 registration in terms of purpose, focus, eligibility, time frame, information sharing, number of recipients, and assessment. Suggests that vocational-technical programs in higher education could be improved using the criteria for these awards. (SK)

Addresses the challenge of finding or creating alternatives to tests and traditional grading systems. Reflects on and describes the experience of creating an assessment tool and cautions against choosing alternatives that merely camouflage the grades. Encourages educators to find authentic alternatives to describe children's growth. (BAC)

Explores how practitioners might evaluate the merits of various curriculum integration formats. Provides a rationale, followed by an outline of prominent integration forms (interdisciplinary curriculum, integration around skills, and integration of students' experiences, internal life, and curricula) and criteria for establishing their merit.…

Discusses the importance of professional preparation and training of early childhood educators and the role of the National Institute for Early Childhood Professional Development. Suggests that reflection, self-evaluation, and self-direction are critical to the process of professional development. Provides an instrument designed for…

States that the author had an interesting experience serving on the IRA Book Award Committee, beginning with her dog eating her application. Outlines the criteria for judging books in two categories, preschoolers to 10 years of age, and 10 to 16 years of age. Explains the difficulties in reading the many boxes of books that came and filling out…

The use of portfolio assessment in special education is considered. Initially it is important to decide on types of work samples, who selects the samples, and how they will be evaluated. A list of 34 possible uses of portfolios and a 42-item bibliography on portfolio use are included. (SW)

A unified theory of visual recognition and attentional selection is developed by integrating the biased-choice model for single-stimulus recognition with a choice model for selection from multielement displays in a race model framework. The theory is applied to findings from previous studies and quantitative fits are encouraging. (SLD)

Describes how students learn and how they are evaluated at the secondary level in the Hungarian school system. Notes also the process and standards for university admission. (SR)