This workshop, which introduced a model for developing library instruction programs based on written objectives, provided participants with practical experience in preparing objectives as a basis for program planning through discussion of the various elements of planning such a program and analyses of case studies through assigned tasks. The first…

A study was conducted to determine what particular outcomes are appropriate for use as criteria to evaluate vocational education programs. Procedures included (1) compiling a list of candidate outcomes, (2) conducting a literature and practice review, (3) formulating a strategy for having outcomes reviewed, (4) developing alternative outcome…

Suggestions of roles and responsibilities are presented in this booklet designed for counselors in the implementation of career education. The first section deals with the role of the counselor and is presented in the form of a group discussion. (Participants in the discussion are counselors from elementary schools, middle schools, and high…

This trainer's manual contains complete instructions and resource references for delivering the management skills program designed to upgrade the skills and performance of managerial personnel in the alcoholism field. It provides four areas of information: (1) course content and methodology, target audience, assumptions and suggestions; (2)…

The fifth part of a 10-part series, this report was compiled by the Educational Development Center at Wilkes College. The series deals with various aspects of the treatment of delinquents and is intended as a summary of research findings in each of the areas treated. Each report was prepared by a scholar-practitioner and is presented in a way that…

Presenting 12 standards by which school districts can document evidence of a well-planned comprehensive reading program, this publication can also be used as a guideline for identification of promising practices, assessment of current programs, development of long-range goals and program plans, planning inservice and staff development programs,…

The effectiveness of an educational intervention program in increasing the parenting skills and knowledge of adolescents with infants was evaluated. The early part of the program consisted of an "informal" group which received individual counseling without a formal curriculum. This group consisted of 29 mothers whose babies were two months of age,…

An alternative to traditional teacher evaluation is offered through the development of an objectives-oriented growth plan for classroom teachers. Responsibility for establishing the growth plan is placed with the individual teacher, who is required to specify personal goals and objectives, and to design, carry out, and evaluate the program…

The papers selected to provide this resource deal specifically with evaluations of the Teacher Corps as opposed to evaluation of issues and problems generally. The first paper does address concisely the current dialogue in the educational evaluation community, but its role in this publcation is secondary to discussion of evaluation activities in…

The guide provides an overview of Massachusetts' programs for gifted and talented students with information on resources for program development. The first section provides a rationale for the education of gifted and talented students. Section II presents summaries of nine statewide programs, highlighting goals, identification methods, curriculum,…

Typical characteristics of program reviews, illustrations of to whom the reviews relate in a university setting, and conditions and expectations that may enhance the use of the results of program reviews are described in this report. It is argued that program reviews do not serve all levels of a university equally; the primary beneficiaries of the…

This secondary vocational guidance planning handbook is designed for secondary school personnel who want (1) to start a vocational guidance program, (2) to assess their vocational guidance services, (3) to expand or diversify their vocational guidance services, (4) to gather ideas for new vocational guidance activities. The first of three major…

The relative rigidity of instructional method, the intensity of supervision, and the size of instructional group are the three variables investigated in a study of students' feelings towards their preservice teaching experiences. Approximately 250 education students were queried regarding the kind and amount of supervision they were accorded…

This report documents initiatives taken to establish scientific and technical information services in Tanzania. The program has as a short term goal the establishment of a national information service for research by the Tanzania National Scientific Research Council with the cooperation and assistance of the Swedish Royal Institute of Technology…

This study reports findings on existing continuing library education and explores the scope and function of continuing education programs offered to library personnel by national library associations. It also provides additional information to assist library associations in program development or modification and offers a resource to aid…