This study investigated the experiences of colleges and universities in implementing the 1971 Guidelines for Teacher Certification. The study was designed to identify the strengths, weaknesses, and major concerns that have resulted from the experiences of the colleges and universities; to collate the experiences into general statements, thus…

The complete COPES Guide consists of two volumes. This volume, which is the second, contains the forms developed for summarizing basic information and obtaining perceptions of various persons identified with and interested in college's occupational education system. (For related document, see JC 730 268.) (CK)

In expanding a 4-H volunteer program, a systematic way of recruiting, training, utilizing, recognizing, and evaluating the program is needed. There is no one right answer to volunteer leadership problems, but it is important to believe that volunteers are available. They have to see the need and be convinced it is worth their attention, so the…

Current approaches being made to program evaluation are examined, and some of the implications for academic programs in higher education are considered. The conceptual shifts that are involved in the changing demands placed upon educational evaluation are summarized as: (1) an increasing emphasis on the use of tests and measurements for feedback…

"Humanizing our schools--preparation for development of integrated environments for learning" was the theme of this workshop conference for more than 250 Minneapolis Public School administrators. The goals of the conference were open communications on the topic of desegregation, discussions relevant to this topic, active involvement of…

An accountability policy is seen as having three basic elements: demonstrated student accomplishment, independent accomplishment audits, and public reports. It requires the regular independent review of results obtained for resources expended. Effects resulting from implementation of such a policy are: (1) the focus of schooling shifts from…

The potential social impact of the Children's Television Workshop (CTW), originator of Sesame Street, the Electric Company, and other innovative educational ventures, and the fact that it is supported largely by public monies are strong reasons for examining the full implications of the workshop's achievements. This study was designed to identify…

Improving the effectiveness of short-term training for personnel serving the handicapped requires adequate evaluation of rehabilitation programs. This monograph presents a sample of evaluative theoretical positions, methodological approaches, and innovative strategies applicable to the evaluation function. Papers included are: (1) "Evaluation…

The first paper discusses the philosophy, values and climate of a program for training non-professional mental health workers who can be considered generalists and thus employable in a wide range of settings within the rapidly changing mental health field. The advantages and disadvantages of training generalists are considered. The program, which…

Evaluation in its true concept should be a process for collecting information to make better decisions. The author discusses in detail four planning stages to evaluate programs. The first stage of the process is to ascertain the decision areas of concern. In the second stage, the evaluator must select the appropriate information-gathering…

This study was to discover the impact which the Regional College Teacher Education Program had upon India's secondary education in general and on other teacher education programs in particular. Criteria for evaluation were based on the specific objectives of the three groups of institutions selected: regional colleges, traditional colleges, and…

This study was the third in a series, and its primary objective was the identification and description of successful compensatory educational programs for disadvantaged children. Programs were considered successful if they demonstrated cognitive benefits that were statistically and educationally significant. The second objective of this study was…

This report describes the history of the total LTI-TTT (Leadership Training Institute--Trainers of Teacher Trainers) site visitation procedure, including how it affected various groups and how these groups reacted to it. The report begins by discussing the evaluator's concept of evaluation and proceeds to describe the background condition,…

This paper discusses strategies which can help the admissions officer/registrar be more effective in having his program plans transformed into reality. The program planning process is considered from three prospectives beginning with a brief discussion of the current state of program development in higher education. It is conjectured that the…

This dissertation presents the most educative, feasible, and economical methods for integrating theatre and drama into education. Theatre- and drama-in-education programs in Moscow, London, and Los Angeles were observed, evaluated, and analyzed, and findings synthesized. These data were obtained through readings, questionnaires, interviews, and…