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Linguistique computationnelle (LC) aux pays-bas (Computational Linguistics in the Netherlands).
Boot, M. – Etudes de Linguistique Appliquee, 1979
Describes current activity in the Netherlands in the area of computational linguistics, mathematical linguistics, and text processing. (AM)
Descriptors: Computational Linguistics, Data Processing, Language Processing, Machine Translation
Sound Arguments and Power in Evaluation Research and Policy-Making: A Measuring Instrument and Its Application.
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Propper, Igno M. A. M. – Knowledge: Creation, Diffusion, Utilization, 1993
Proposes an instrument for assessing the extent to which either sound arguments or power are found in scientific and political discussions. Empirical research is described that investigated the relation between the quality of evaluation research and the quality of discussion in policy-making processes in which the research is used. (Contains 47…
Descriptors: Discussion, Evaluation Research, Foreign Countries, Measurement Techniques
Large-Scale Mathematics Assessment: Looking Globally to Act Locally
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Doig, Brian – Assessment in Education: Principles, Policy and Practice, 2006
In this paper, I will argue that it is possible to use data from large-scale international and national mathematics assessment programmes, whose attention is on summative achievement, to provide formative information that informs teachers about the effects of their classroom practice. However, to have impact on, and be useful for, classroom…
Descriptors: Measurement, Mathematics Achievement, Formative Evaluation, Summative Evaluation
Towards a Strategy for the Introduction of Information and Computer Literacy (ICL) Courses.
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Plomp, Tjeerd; Carleer, Gerrit – Computers and Education, 1987
Reviews findings of a national survey to see how information and computer literacy (ICL) is being introduced in Dutch secondary schools. Factors influencing the successful implementation of innovations are discussed, and strategies for future implementation of ICL courses, which are part of the national policy towards computer literacy, are…
Descriptors: Change Strategies, Computer Literacy, Curriculum Development, Developed Nations
The Paperless Library: Between Myth and Museum.
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van Gils, Wouter – Information Services and Use, 1994
Describes the library of the Royal Academy of Arts and Sciences in the Netherlands, explains its collaboration with other scientific libraries, and discusses the results of a survey of users that was conducted to determine document delivery needs. Highlights include interlibrary loan requests, information suppliers, methods of access, and price.…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Access to Information, Foreign Countries, Higher Education
Courseware Evaluation by Teachers: An Implementation Perspective.
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Voogt, Joke – Computers and Education, 1990
Describes study that investigated teachers' criteria for the use of courseware packages in Dutch junior high school physics classes. The development of a courseware evaluation instrument is described; drill and practice, simulation, and tutorial courseware packages are evaluated; motivating elements are considered; and implications for the design…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Simulation, Computer Software Development, Computer Software Evaluation
Issues in HRD. Symposium.
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2002
This document contains four papers on issues in human resource development (HRD). "Employability By Sector of Industry: Taking Account of Supply and Demand Characteristics (Andries de Grip, Jasper B. van Loo, Jos M.A.F. Sanders) reports on development of an Industry Employability Index that integrates both supply and demand determinants of…
Descriptors: Adult Learning, Adult Literacy, Agency Cooperation, Basic Skills