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Direct linkKatzenmeyer, Conrad; Lawrenz, Frances – New Directions for Evaluation, 2006
This article presents a brief history of the National Science Foundation's involvement in education evaluation, reviews the program evaluations that NSF's Division of Research, Evaluation, and Communication (REC) has conducted in recent years, and describes future directions. The evaluations have reflected the field-driven nature of NSF's…
Descriptors: Teacher Characteristics, Program Evaluation, Teaching Methods, Evaluators
Lecavalier, Luc; Aman, Michael G.; Scahill, Lawrence; McDougle, Christopher J.; McCracken, James T.; Vitiello, Benedetto; Tierney, Elaine; Arnold, L. Eugene; Ghuman, Jaswinder K.; Loftin, Rachel L.; Cronin, Pegeen; Koenig, Kathleen; Posey, David J.; Martin, Andres; Hollway, Jill; Lee, Lisa S.; Kau, Alice S. M. – American Journal on Mental Retardation, 2006
The factor structure, internal consistency, and convergent validity of the Autism Diagnostic Interview-Revised (ADI-R) algorithm items were examined in a sample of 226 youngsters with pervasive developmental disabilities. Exploratory factor analyses indicated a three-factor solution closely resembling the original algorithm and explaining 38% of…
Descriptors: Test Validity, Measures (Individuals), Measurement Techniques, Autism
Wright, Steven; McNeill, Michael; Fry, Joan; Tan, Steven; Tan, Clara; Schempp, Paul – Journal of Teaching in Physical Education, 2006
This study examined 49 student teachers' actions and perspectives when implementing a curricular innovation (the tactical games approach). Data were collected via videotaped lessons, interviews, and follow-up questionnaires. Questions for interviews and questionnaires were pilot tested and data were analyzed using the constant comparison method.…
Descriptors: Educational Innovation, Student Teachers, Student Teacher Attitudes, Videotape Recordings
Cheung, Hoi-yan – Journal of Education for Teaching: International Research and Pedagogy, 2006
This study sought to measure general teacher efficacy levels of in-service primary teachers in Hong Kong. Participants included 725 Hong Kong in-service teachers, who were invited to take part in the study. These in-service teachers came from 28 different primary schools ranging from government, aided, private and direct subsidy schools. The…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Measures (Individuals), Teaching Experience, Teacher Effectiveness
Roberti, Jonathan W.; Harrington, Lisa N.; Storch, Eric A. – Journal of College Counseling, 2006
Because of increased stress conditions in college students, updated psychometrics of the Perceived Stress Scale, 10-item version (PSS-10; S. Cohen & G. Williamson, 1988) are necessary. Participants were 281 undergraduates at 3 public universities. An exploratory factor analysis revealed a 2-factor structure measuring Perceived Helplessness and…
Descriptors: Measures (Individuals), Universities, Psychometrics, Undergraduate Students
Download full textAttali, Yigal – ETS Research Report Series, 2007
This study examined the construct validity of the "e-rater"® automated essay scoring engine as an alternative to human scoring in the context of TOEFL® essay writing. Analyses were based on a sample of students who repeated the TOEFL within a short time period. Two "e-rater" scores were investigated in this study, the first…
Descriptors: Construct Validity, Computer Assisted Testing, Scoring, English (Second Language)
Natural, Jim – Reclaiming Children and Youth: The Journal of Strength-based Interventions, 2007
Effective group programs with challenging youth need to be grounded in a clear understanding of core principles that guide effective practice. This article examines the operating philosophy of an established outdoor education and therapy program which combines the Re-ED philosophy of Nicholas Hobbs (1994) with adventure education developed by…
Descriptors: Adventure Education, Emotional Disturbances, Group Experience, Educational Principles
Mattsson, Matts; Kemmis, Stephen – Pedagogy, Culture and Society, 2007
This article elucidates criteria which might be helpful in evaluating praxis-related research. The authors explore both sides of the research and development (R & D) project. They examine different ways of understanding contributions to knowledge through research but more especially exploring ideas about contributions to changing praxis. Changing…
Descriptors: Research and Development, Social Sciences, Praxis, Evaluation Criteria
Higgs, Philip; Keevy, James – Perspectives in Education, 2007
This article reflects on the reliability of the evidence contained in the National Qualifications Framework Impact Study, a longitudinal comparative study conducted by the South African Qualifications Authority since 2002. In so doing, the veracity of evidence-based research in determining the impact of the South African Qualifications Framework…
Descriptors: Educational Research, Program Effectiveness, Comparative Analysis, Foreign Countries
Sharifi Ashtiani, Nahid; Babaii, Esmat – Studies in Educational Evaluation, 2007
For decades traditional methods of testing have been criticized for saying relatively little reliably about students' ability as well as causing anxiety, which can negatively affect students' recall of learned information. The reform movement with its innovative approaches focusing on learner-centered education perceives assessment as an…
Descriptors: Teaching Methods, Program Effectiveness, Grade 11, Test Construction
Hannan, Cheryl Kamei – Journal of Visual Impairment & Blindness, 2007
In this qualitative study, various professionals in specialized schools for students who are visually impaired provided information on assessment tools; how information was used to plan Individualized Education Programs; and their opinions on the reliability, validity, and usefulness of various measurements. The implications of the findings for…
Descriptors: Individualized Instruction, Individualized Education Programs, Qualitative Research, Visual Impairments
Karpp, Edward R. – 1995
The California Chemistry Diagnostic Test (CCDT) was developed by chemistry faculties at the University of California, California State University, and California Community College systems to address dissatisfaction with existing chemistry assessment instruments. The instrument was tested at 25 campuses of the 3 systems, after which Glendale…
Descriptors: Chemistry, Community Colleges, Diagnostic Tests, Placement
Campbell, Kathleen T. – 1993
The estimation of the internal consistency of a newly constructed instrument using Cronbach's coefficient alpha is demonstrated. This study sought to determine the relationship, if any, between an individual's cognitive style and the preference for certain kinds of information used in making decisions. Cognitive style was determined with the Myers…
Descriptors: Assistant Principals, Cognitive Style, Comparative Testing, Decision Making
Shapiro, Arthur S.; And Others – 1993
The role of theory in the restructuring of schools and curriculum is discussed. Theory is defined as a set of assumptions from which laws or principles may be derived. The descriptive, analytical, and predictive characteristics of theory are described. The examination of the relationship of theory to practice leads to the conclusion that they are…
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Decision Making, Educational Theories, Elementary Secondary Education
Hanser, Lawrence M. – 1995
Traditional methods of job and task analysis may be categorized as worker-oriented methods focusing on general human behaviors performed by workers in jobs or as job-oriented methods focusing on the technologies involved in jobs. The ability of both types of traditional methods to identify, understand, and communicate the skills needed in high…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Cognitive Measurement, Educational Needs, Job Analysis
