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Fisher, Dara R.; Bagiati, Aikaterini; Sarma, Sanjay – Journal of Student Affairs Research and Practice, 2017
As nations have sought to keep pace with rapid technological innovation, governments have renewed their focus on science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education, with emphasis on developing both technical and non-technical skills in STEM students. This article examines which engineering-relevant skills may be developed by…
Descriptors: Undergraduate Students, Engineering Education, Skill Development, Professional Education
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Sterling, Lindsey; Renno, Patricia; Storch, Eric A.; Ehrenreich-May, Jill; Lewin, Adam B.; Arnold, Elysse; Lin, Enjey; Wood, Jeffrey – Autism: The International Journal of Research and Practice, 2015
High rates of anxiety and depression are reported among youth with autism spectrum disorders. These conditions are generally assessed using measures validated for typically developing youth. Few studies have investigated their validity for autism spectrum disorders, which is crucial for accurate assessment and the provision of proper treatment.…
Descriptors: Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Autism, Test Validity, Children
Murphy, J. Michael; Pagano, Maria E.; Ramirez, Alicia; Anaya, A. A. Yolanda; Nowlin, Creda; Jellinek, Michael S. – Online Submission, 1999
Efforts to determine the prevalence of serious emotional disturbance in preschool-aged children have been hampered by the lack of a validated measure. The Preschool and Early Childhood Functional Assessment Scale (PECFAS) is a multi-dimensional measure that assesses the psychosocial functioning of children aged 3-7 years. The concurrent validity…
Descriptors: Early Childhood Education, Preschool Children, Rating Scales, Program Validation
McMahon, Jane – 1989
The purpose of this study was to examine similarities and differences in how schools and school districts have successfully implemented the California mathematics and science curriculum frameworks. Implementation factors include: the use of cross-role teams and implementation plans; assistance; administrative commitment and pressure; program…
Descriptors: Administrator Effectiveness, Administrator Evaluation, Curriculum Evaluation, Curriculum Research