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Cooley, Carl R.; And Others – BIA Education Research Bulletin, 1976
Comparisons were made of test scores derived from a sample of American Indian students attending grades 2 through 10, living in a Bureau of Indian Affairs dormitory, and enrolled either in an English as a Second Language Program (N=43) or in the regular school program (N=87) to determine ESL impact on Indian students' English vocabulary,…
Descriptors: Academic Ability, Achievement Tests, American Indians, Comparative Analysis
Russell, Earl B. – 1972
To determine whether change orientation was a measurable characteristic of vocational teachers, an instrument was developed consisting of eight attitude subscales designed to measure change orientations relating to: (1) reducing the number of under-prepared people entering the labor market, (2) meeting the needs of disadvantaged students, (3)…
Descriptors: Adoption (Ideas), Adult Education, Attitude Change, Behavioral Objectives

Smith, Peter E. – Simulation and Games, 1987
Reviews research and development in media and computer based classroom simulations, emphasizing feasibility and reliability, presentation modes, and benefits. Areas of further study are highlighted, including transfer of training, degree of realism necessary, and correlation with instructional theories; specific variables for study are also…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Simulation, Educational Research, Feasibility Studies

Husbands, Christopher T. – Higher Education, 1997
London School of Economics and Political Science (England) course evaluations were used to examine whether teachers assessed differently across courses have distinguishing characteristics, and whether courses assessed especially discrepantly for one teacher have distinguishing features. Results show course-level characteristics (class size, number…
Descriptors: Class Size, Classroom Techniques, College Faculty, Comparative Analysis

Valencia, Sheila W.; Calfee, Robert – Applied Measurement in Education, 1991
Using portfolios in assessing literacy is explored, considering student portfolios and the teacher's class portfolio. Portfolio assessment is a valuable complement to externally mandated tests, but technical issues must be addressed if the portfolio movement is to survive. Portfolios must be linked to the broader task of instructional improvement.…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Educational Assessment, Educational Improvement, Elementary School Teachers
A Comparison of Community College Responders and Nonresponders to the VEDS Student Follow-Up Survey.

Carifio, James; And Others – Research in Higher Education, 1991
A survey of respondents and nonrespondents to the Vocational Education Data System's follow-up survey of Massachusetts community college graduates was designed to measure response bias. The survey investigated employment patterns, wages, and degree of job relatedness. Results suggest original data was biased, if at all, toward underestimation, not…
Descriptors: Community Colleges, Employment Patterns, Followup Studies, Graduate Surveys

Sheldon, Brooke E. – Library Trends, 1992
Discusses attributes of library leaders that are based on a study of library leaders from academic, public, and school libraries; library school deans; and national library association executives. Four recurring characteristics are highlighted: intensity; communication and listening skills; consistency and the ability to develop trust; and…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Administrator Characteristics, Deans, Elementary Secondary Education

Teh, George P. L. – International Journal of Instructional Media, 1999
Reports on a study of Web-based learning environments in Singapore that focuses on the cross-validation of the Geography Classroom Environment Inventory (GCEI) which assesses undergraduate students' perceptions of psychosocial aspects of their Web-based instruction. Examines gender equity, instructional innovation, internal consistency…
Descriptors: Analysis of Variance, Computer Assisted Instruction, Discriminant Analysis, Educational Environment
Szymanski, Dawn M. – Psychology of Women Quarterly, 2003
This article reports the development and psychometric properties of the Feminist Supervision Scale (FSS), a new scale designed to assess feminist supervision practices in clinical supervision. This 32-item measure was developed using a rational/theoretical approach of test construction and includes four subscales: (a) collaborative relationships,…
Descriptors: Feminism, Measures (Individuals), Psychometrics, Test Construction
Selby, Edwin C.; Treffinger, Donald J.; Isaksen, Scott G.; Lauer, Kenneth J. – Journal of Creative Behavior, 2004
"VIEW: An Assessment of Problem Solving Style" (Selby, Treffinger, & Isaksen, 2002) is a new instrument for assessing problem-solving style, for use with individuals from ages 12 through adult. It measures three dimensions of style relating to creative problem solving and change management. In this article, we discuss the…
Descriptors: Cognitive Style, Validity, Factor Structure, Problem Solving
Webster, William J. – 1995
The current trend toward site-based management in education, with its accompanying shift toward decision making at the individual school level, means new responsibilities and roles for principals. Principals are now required to be intimately involved in budgeting, personnel recruitment and hiring, selection of curricula and textbooks, and many…
Descriptors: Accountability, Budgeting, Curriculum Development, Decision Making
Bitner, Ted; Kratzner, Ron – 1995
This paper presents a primer on building a scientifically oriented teacher evaluation instrument. It stresses the importance of accurate measures and accepts the presupposition that scientific approaches provide the most accurate measures of student teacher performance. The paper discusses the scientific concepts of validity and reliability, and…
Descriptors: Construct Validity, Content Validity, Elementary Secondary Education, Evaluation Methods
McTighe, Jay; Ferrara, Steven – 1994
A variety of methods are examined that teachers from preschool to graduate school levels can use in assessing their students; the common principles underlying classroom assessment are explored. The first principle is that the primary purpose of classroom assessment is to inform teaching and improve learning. A second principle is that multiple…
Descriptors: Constructed Response, Educational Assessment, Educational Improvement, Educational Practices
Pomplun, Mark; And Others – 1991
This study, one of several examining a decline in the predictive validity of the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) and high school grades between 1975 and 1988, asks whether the criterion, freshman grade point average (FGPA), has changed. College Board tests usually thought of as predictors were used as proxies for the concurrent academic…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Achievement Tests, College Freshmen, Educational Change
Reckase, Mark D. – 1993
In this non-experimental study, a model was developed for portfolio assessment based on definitions and applications in the assessment literature. This model describes portfolio components, scores to be computed, and uses to be made of the scores. The literature was then reviewed to find examples of actual applications that would provide realistic…
Descriptors: Educational Assessment, Estimation (Mathematics), Grade 12, High School Students