Interdisciplinary research, use of computers, communicating findings, and evaluation criteria for research were topics of this conference. Speeches included: (1) "The Interdisciplinary Approach to Research in Home Economics," by D.S. Hoffman, (2) "The Relationship of Clothing to the Personal and Social Acceptability of Adolescents," by N.H.…

This report focuses on the techniques, objectives, and problems associated with teacher and teaching evaluation. The first section of this 2-part monograph was devoted to the discussion and appraisal of methods currently employed. Topics considered included: a review of the standard techniques of supervisor, colleague, student, and self…

This manual is intended to provide an approach to evaluation of the effectiveness of vocational programs operating under the Vocational Education Act of 1963 and the state plan of Connecticut. It provides a basis for modification and improvement through program evaluation, not through teacher evaluation or the evaluation of specific techniques.…

This article defines a performance objective as an answer to the questions of who does what, how well, and under what conditions. Three components usually considered mandatory for a performance objective are the action or behavior in which the person engages to demonstrate that he has learned what he was expected to learn, the condition under…

A review of the literature on training evaluation is presented. An attempt is made to establish a perspective of the current status of evaluating training programs that occur in the industrial, military, educational, and governmental systems. Emphasis is placed on the traditional problem of criterion measurement and a suggested model is introduced…

The Graduate Record Examinations Committees for French, Philosophy, and English Literature participated in an investigation of the feasibility of conducting validity studies of the GRE using a common criterion task. It was determined that such a study was not feasible. However some committee members suggested that many graduate departments used…

The author reviews the instructional programing languages which already exist and describes their methods of presentation, organization, and preparation. He recommends that all research and development projects remain flexible in their choice of programing language for a time yet. He suggests ways to adapt to specific uses and users, to exploit…

An improved general methodological approach for the development of computer-assisted evaluation of trainee performance in the computer-based simulation environment is formulated in this report. The report focuses on the Tactical Advanced Combat Direction and Electronic Warfare system (TACDEW) at the Fleet Anti-Air Warfare Training Center at San…

Evaluated the effectiveness of an academic index, experiential background, and personal interviews, in predicting faculty ratings of academic success and potential counseling effectiveness in 77 trainees. Results showed graduate aptitude test scores predicted academic achievement, but not competence. Experience and interviews showed no significant…

The Tri-Cycle Process described in the model permits for the first time an integrated system for designing an individualized instructional system that would permit a rational, diagnosis-prescription-evaluation system keyed to an accounting system. (Author)

Discusses assessment once the traditional final examination is discarded. The minimal rating system described is at the end of the spectrum of opinion which helps to balance administrative systems which are even more complicated, demanding, and probably even less rational than the traditional examination itself. (Editor/RB)

Instruments and suggestions for evaluation of coaching staff are presented. (LH)

Discusses the possibilities and limitations of a procedure devised at the University of Marburg for objectively evaluating foreign language class instruction. Ten criteria used in observing are explained in detail. By means of an example, procedure is demonstrated for observing a 45-minute class period. (IFS/WGA)