Response from a Delphi panel (N=93) to the question of how information needs of the aging should be met indicated the need for: adequately publicized activities sponsored by agencies serving older persons; communication between gerontology and library/information studies; extended information outreach. (NRB)

This article defines Delphi and Policy Delphi research techniques; determines when either or both techniques might be appropriate as an organizational information-seeking strategy; identifies advantages and disadvantages associated with implementation; and identifies steps in planning a Delphi or Policy Delphi. (CT)

A study sought to identify the most pressing research questions in health education. The subjects, a panel of professional health educators, were allowed maximum feedback and permitted response refinement. The 47 most pressing research questions which resulted from the investigation are listed. (Author/DF)

By thinking about and trying to predict the future, we force ourselves to articulate our feelings and thoughts about that future. A technique using intuitive and logical thinking based on right brain-left brain differences is proposed to aid in decision making by both groups and individuals. (Author/IS)

The Delphi technique, used in planning where convergence of opinion is desirable, is described, along with its limitations and the methodological problems that may arise with its use. (MLW)

Examines how different groups of individuals who have an interest in journalism and communications education perceive quality, and whether accreditation standards used for journalism and communication programs reflect the characteristics the constituent groups perceive as representing quality. Indicates that practical experience and hands-on…

Three Delphi panels of occupational educators (n=16, 9, 12) forecast scenarios for the future of workplace education, which were compared with results of a literature review. Results indicated increasing alignment of practitioners' forecasts for dramatically transformed workplace education with major trends identified in the literature. (Contains…

In a Delphi study of research needs in educational technology, 89 experts suggested 163 research needs. High-priority needs were identified by the Scree test--a method usually restricted to factor analysis. The usefulness of the technique for analysis of survey results suggests that it should be extended to other applications. (SLD)

A study identified research trends and developments in continuing higher education perceived by 10 deans and directors of university continuing higher education programs. Consensus level varied across the 150 items with unanimous agreement on one item, "converting program outcomes." Presents conclusions and implications. (Author)

Six British colleges of nursing use a curriculum evaluation approach that combines summative and formative evaluation and uses a modified Delphi technique. The method facilitates a working partnership between student and teacher in which they share the process of systematic monitoring and reviewing of learning programs. (SK)

Fifty-one manufacturing experts selected 48 competencies that should be included in competency tests for manufacturing technologists and engineers. Areas include mathematics, physics, sciences, engineering drawing and blueprint reading, engineering materials, and statics and strength of materials. (SK)

Delphi technique was used to achieve consensus from 65 secondary agricultural teachers in southern states as follows: (1) critical educational needs for adult agricultural education were farm management and financing; (2) the major obstacle was insufficient time; and (3) inadequate resources, lack of rewards, and insufficient administrator support…

A Delphi panel of 25 engineers, scientists, and educators rated the importance of mental methods for technology education curriculum. Defining, analyzing, and communicating were rated very important; 21 others were considered important. Results could form the basis of a mental processes-based curriculum involving solution of technological…

A modified Delphi method was used to gather business input for marketing curricula in a time- and resource-efficient manner. Rounds one and two collected panel responses that rank ordered topics. A face-to-face nominal group used the Delphi results to achieve consensus on inclusion and weighting of topics. (Contains 27 references.) (SK)

In a three-round Delphi (n=197, 109, 75), secondary teachers (61.5% in agriculture) identified important ethical issues regarding land and water use: conversion of agricultural land for urban development, water rights control, and public land used for agriculture. Nearly all addressed ethical issues in class. (SK)