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Download full textChisman, Forrest P. – Council for Advancement of Adult Literacy (NJ1), 2008
Between 2004 and 2008, the Council for Advancement of Adult Literacy (CAAL) published four lengthy research reports on projects to examine the nature and effectiveness of Adult Education English-as-a-Second-Language (ESL) programs at several community colleges. The research was conducted by field studies, interviews, and the review of a large…
Descriptors: Adult Literacy, Adult Education, English (Second Language), Community Colleges
Schumacher, Sally – 1979
The focus of this paper is on the theory of ethnographic methodology. A body of observational studies in social science and educational research is noted, demonstrating methodological statements about ethnography. Methodological procedures are described, along with possible standards of adequacy for their use. The use of the methodology is…
Descriptors: Educational Research, Ethnography, Field Studies, Observation
Peer reviewedBeretta, Alan – Language Learning, 1986
Discusses the limitations of laboratory research in evaluating second language instruction, arguing that field research, which fosters a concern for what works in the classroom first, is more desirable because it provides direct feedback to instructors. (Author/CB)
Descriptors: Correlation, Evaluation Criteria, Evaluation Methods, Evaluation Utilization
Ball, Samuel – 1979
The activities of Educational Testing Service (ETS) in evaluating educational programs are described. Program evaluations are categorized as needs assessment, formative evaluation, or summative evaluation. Three classic efforts which illustrate the range of ETS' participation are the Pennsylvania Goals Study (1965), the Coleman Report--Equality of…
Descriptors: Data Analysis, Educational Assessment, Educational Programs, Educational Research
Morrison, James L. – 1986
Nine syllabi for courses on research and evaluation in higher education are reviewed. The syllabi fall into four areas: general research design and methods, program evaluation, naturalistic inquiry, and institutional self-study. A course on research design and methods at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, focuses on three basic modes…
Descriptors: Course Content, Course Descriptions, Course Organization, Curriculum Development
PDF pending restorationGinn, Clyde – 1986
Summaries of five syllabi for courses on vocational/technical education are presented, along with the five syllabi. These courses are offered as part of graduate level studies in the field of higher education administration. For each of the following courses, a brief statement of content or purpose is provided, along with course objectives, and…
Descriptors: Course Content, Course Descriptions, Course Objectives, Course Organization
Naylor, Michele – 2002
The evolution of eight Tech Prep consortia since reauthorization of federal Tech Prep legislation in 1998 was examined in a 4-year longitudinal study. Cross-consortium changes were identified through field visits and personal interviews between 1998-2001 with a wide range of stakeholders, especially administrators, faculty, and students.…
Descriptors: Academic Ability, Academic Standards, Access to Education, Accountability
