ERIC Number: ED300680
Record Type: RIE
Publication Date: 1987-Jun-8
Pages: 9
Abstractor: N/A
ISBN: N/A
ISSN: N/A
EISSN: N/A
Architectural Drafting. Courseware Evaluation for Vocational and Technical Education.
Turner, Gordon; And Others
This courseware evaluation rates the Architectural Drafting program developed by Goodheart and Wilcox. (The program--not contained in this document--is designed to help students understand technical words and read technical publications; a minimum of 240 vocabulary terms is included.) Part A describes the program in terms of subject area and hardware requirements (Apple II), indicates its suitability for use as drill and practice in grades 9-12, and gives a time estimate (5 minutes per lesson for 48 lessons). Accompanying material includes printed lists of terms. Availability information includes contact address and backup policy (one year free replacement). Part B contains the evaluation criteria in eight categories; reviewer ratings appear as yes, somewhat, no, and not applicable, with explanatory comments. Part C summarizes the evaluation. Student interaction received a yes rating; subject matter, technical presentation, program interaction, and student evaluation were rated somewhat; and work behaviors received a no. Reviewers noted that the program helps students build drafting vocabulary, but it teaches only spelling, not word meanings, and it is hard to integrate. The program is not recommended. (SK)
Publication Type: Tests/Questionnaires
Education Level: N/A
Audience: Teachers; Administrators; Media Staff; Practitioners
Language: English
Sponsor: Office of Vocational and Adult Education (ED), Washington, DC.
Authoring Institution: Ohio State Univ., Columbus. National Center for Research in Vocational Education.
Grant or Contract Numbers: N/A
Note: For the basic evaluation form, see ED 244 058.