The document reports on the test of a model of planned social change. Based on the Lewinian model, the research examines the relationship of some background variables and intervention strategies to subsequent change within the sales organization of a manufacturing firm. Four programs, using different intensities of outside resource assistance,…

The purpose of this four-group controlled experiment was to ascertain: (1) the effect of a motion model on a learner's performance behavior and (2) the effect of verbal description of the processes included in the demonstration upon a learner's performance behavior. After viewing video tape presentations, one with commentary and one without, of…

It has been hypothesized that a student will develop more fully academically if grouped with students of similar ability. A study was undertaken at Harcum Junior College to assess the effect upon academic performance of the assignment of roommates with varying high school academic records. For investigation purposes students were identified as…

Two counseling approaches, which differ on how to help a client make a realistic decision, are evaluated for their relative effectiveness. Fifty subjects, randomly selected from a population of students which expressed a need for educational/vocational counseling were assigned to either the reinforcement or the persuasive advice-giving treatment…

Rationally defined outcome variables, for use in evaluating youth-work training programs, were incorporated in questionnaires administered to present and former Neighborhood Youth Corp enrollees and analyzed to determine their suitability as criterion measures. Using a factor analytic technique, empirically defined clusters were obtained for…

In September 1970, Behavioral Research Laboratories of California (BRL) assumed jurisdiction over the entire curriculum at the Banneker School in Gary, Indiana. The elementary school resembles most well-maintained, well-supported surburban schools, with the one exception that the student body and most of the faculty are black. The program as…

There is a difference between learning a second language and learning a second dialect; the English as a second language (ESL) program should be limited to teaching English to students who do not already know English. Although there are not enough ESL programs, there is also a problem that some students are receiving ESL instruction even though…

The edited presentations of the Accountability Through Evaluation Institute are given to provide insight into some problems and solutions regarding educational accountability. Presentations include "Educational Accountability" (Lee E. Wickline); "A Scheme for Evaluation" (Robert Armstrong, Terry D. Cornell, Robert Kraner, and…

Information regarding the selection and care of carpeting is needed by educational leaders, maintenance personnel, and carpet manufacturers. Serious problems are developing along with the use of carpeting. The selection and maintenance of carpet are important problem areas. To help meet the need for more information regarding the maintenance of…

These five study papers (1) analyze recent performance contracting experiences, (2) discuss education voucher proposals and prospects, (3) assess potential federal revenue sources for education, (4) provide an inventory of federal programs in aid to education, and (5) examine the status of nonpublic education. The first study suggests that schools…

This text of Russian instructional materials, intended primarily for students hoping to travel in the Soviet Union, develops practical conversational skills and cultural insights which facilitate interpersonal communication. To achieve the broad-based goal of developing comprehension, the text is intended as a relative outline rather than as a…

This study was conducted to determine: (1) if there were a significant difference in the effectiveness of vocational counselors as compared with regular counselors and vocational teachers in an on-the-job guidance task, and (2) the relationship of counselor background characteristics to effectiveness ratings of the counselors. In each of the 25…

Intended as a reference for those interested in designing an occupational therapy curriculum, these curriculum guides are organized from the four levels of performance resulting from an occupational analysis of 15 occupational therapy facilities. These four levels include: (1) occupational therapy aide, (2) occupational therapy technician, (3)…

The first part of this report highlights what is required in the legislative language of statutes enacted by various States by identifying their specific characteristics in a series of tables. Discussion of these characteristics and comparisons and comments on omissions and trends are presented in the text. The second part of the report consists…

This report describes the development and pilot testing of a low-cost, generalizable, quality-assured, peer-instructional model suitable to the training needs of men of varying measured aptitude. The report presents a brief overview of the project, followed by a detailed description of the APSTRAT model and the considerations that led to its…