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Peer reviewedHerrell, James M., Ed.; Straw, Roger B., Ed. – New Directions for Evaluation, 2002
The seven articles in this issue represent an approach to multisite evaluation that has much in common with the tradition of clinical trials. However, this approach shares with cluster evaluation an appreciation for the adjustments that are necessary to reflect the realities of conducting evaluation research in actual service settings. (Author/SLD)
Descriptors: Evaluation Methods, Program Evaluation, Research Methodology
Peer reviewedKhatena, Joe – Gifted Child Quarterly, 1982
The author suggests that, although measuring creativity is a challenge, it is not impossible. Measures of the creative process are available, such as the Torrance Tests of Creative Thinking. (CL)
Descriptors: Creativity, Creativity Tests, Elementary Secondary Education, Evaluation Methods
Peer reviewedStufflebeam, Daniel L. – New Directions for Evaluation, 2001
This monograph identifies, analyzes, and judges 22 evaluation approaches used in program evaluation. Two approaches, labeled psuedoevaluations, are politically oriented and often used to misrepresent a program's value. The remaining 20, judged legitimate, are categorized by their orientations, and rated for their value. (SLD)
Descriptors: Classification, Evaluation Methods, Models, Political Influences
Spillman, Carolyn V.; And Others – Florida Educational Research and Development Council Research Bulletin, 1980
This research bulletin provides criteria and procedures for determining the readiness of children to enter kindergarten early. The first section of the bulletin reviews the results of a literature search conducted to delineate areas of development from which admissions criteria should be defined. The review of the literature disclosed the…
Descriptors: Admission Criteria, Compliance (Legal), Early Admission, Evaluation Methods
Peer reviewedHorton, Arthur M. Ed.; McKay, James R. Ed. – Evaluation Review, 2001
Articles in this special issue are reviews that focus on issues related to the evaluation of addiction treatment outcomes over longer term followup periods (2 years or more). The primary conclusion that can be drawn is that research evaluations of substance abuse treatment should reflect, to a greater degree, the chronic nature of addiction. (SLD)
Descriptors: Drug Addiction, Evaluation Methods, Outcomes of Treatment, Program Evaluation
Download full textCrawford, Michael E.; And Others – Practical Pointers, 1978
The article discusses approaches to the evaluation of severely and profoundly mentally retarded persons by recreational therapists. Considered are inventory assessments, medical profiles, interviews, and direct interactions with a client. The last phase of the evaluation process is summarizing and ordering the needs of the individual based on the…
Descriptors: Evaluation Methods, Individualized Instruction, Recreation, Severe Mental Retardation
Peer reviewedHopson, Rodney K., Ed. – New Directions for Evaluation, 2000
The six chapters of this issue consider how language shapes the meaning of social policies and programs that are evaluated. Offers interdisciplinary perspectives on these language issues and highlights the practical issues involved in language function in evaluation. (SLD)
Descriptors: Evaluation Methods, Interdisciplinary Approach, Language Usage, Policy Formation
Anderson, Mark E. – OSSC Bulletin, 1989
Now that educational reform has targeted principal performance as a key to school excellence, methods and procedures for evaluating these administrators have become an increasing concern. Current studies suggest that evaluation practices used in many districts are ill-suited to improving principals' performance and professional competence. Many…
Descriptors: Administrator Evaluation, Elementary Secondary Education, Evaluation Methods, Feedback
PDF pending restorationMcAnany, Emile G.; And Others – Development Communication Report, 1980
Two lead articles set the theme for this issue devoted to evaluation as Emile G. McAnany examines the usefulness of evaluation and Robert C. Hornik addresses four widely accepted myths about evaluation. Additional articles include a report of a field evaluation done by the Accion Cultural Popular (ACPO); a study of the impact of that evaluation by…
Descriptors: Developing Nations, Educational Radio, Educational Theories, Evaluation
Burt, Miriam, Ed. – NCLEnotes, 2003
This issue of the National Clearinghouse for ESL Literacy Education (NCLE) newsletter includes an article titled "Assessment and Accountability: What Do We Know and Where Are We Going?" and a profile of Inaam Mansoor, director of the Arlington Education and Employment Program (REEP) in Arlington, Virginia. Also included are resource updates, news…
Descriptors: English (Second Language), Evaluation Methods, Language Tests, Literacy Education
Peer reviewedHenry, Gary T., Ed. – New Directions for Evaluation, 1997
This theme issue is an attempt to improve graphical production by evaluators. The graphs that are described are solutions to problems in communicating evaluation findings. Eleven chapters and a conclusion discuss common and recurring problems for graphs for discovery or presentation, and for evaluators or evaluation audiences. (SLD)
Descriptors: Evaluation Methods, Evaluation Problems, Evaluation Utilization, Evaluators
Crawford, Michael E. – Practical Pointers, 1980
The role of therapeutic recreation in psychiatric settings is examined. The importance of establishing a positive communication pattern is emphasized. Elements of assessment in the therapeutic recreation setting are considered, including thought processes and verbal behavior, nonverbal behavior, and awareness of feelings. Treatment planning is…
Descriptors: Communication Skills, Elementary Secondary Education, Emotional Disturbances, Evaluation Methods
Baseline Assessment Literature Review and Pre-School Record Keeping in Scotland. Interchange No. 55.
Wilkinson, J. Eric; Watt, Joyce; Napuk, Angela; Normand, Barbara – Interchange, 1998
Every opportunity should be taken to communicate research findings both inside and outside government programs and make them accessible to policy makers, teachers, lecturers, parents, and employers. The "Interchange" series aims to further improve the Educational Research Unit's (ERU) dissemination of the findings of research funded by…
Descriptors: Data Collection, Evaluation Methods, Evaluation Research, Foreign Countries
Redfern, George B.; Hersey, Paul W. – The Practitioner, 1981
The Leadership Excellence Achievement Plan (LEAP) presented here is a way for principals to improve leadership ability with an emphasis on evaluation. It first recommends formulating a precise definition of the principal's job divided into three areas: technical competencies, administrative skills, and performance goals. Among the technical…
Descriptors: Administrator Characteristics, Administrator Evaluation, Competence, Evaluation Methods
Darcy, Robert L. – 1979
As part of a project designed to identify appropriate and feasible methods of evaluating vocational education, this essay provides a perspective for evaluating vocational education in terms of outcomes. The first of four sections provides a rationale for studying educational outcomes. Section 2 focuses on the nature and meaning of outcomes and the…
Descriptors: Evaluation, Evaluation Criteria, Evaluation Methods, Postsecondary Education
