The present study aims to examine the graduate studies related to in-service training programs for teachers conducted between the years 2000 and 2018 in Turkey. In this context, the content analysis of 88 graduate studies, including 71 master thesis and 17 dissertations, was conducted for the in-service teacher training accessible to the Council…

Introduction: The discrepancy between what is known from clinical research and what is done in applied clinical practice is called the "science-to-service gap." Teaching students to bridge this gap must be a primary focus of graduate education in applied psychology sub-disciplines. Statement of the Problem: Since science is fluid, an…

This article is an outgrowth of the evaluation and assessment process in a large interdisciplinary studies (IDS) program at West Virginia University. We argue for the importance of collecting and assessing quantitative and qualitative data concerning learning outcomes, student satisfaction, career choice and development, and graduate education…

This study examines how GRE scores can be used to better understand Education doctoral candidates' methodology choices for the dissertation as well as their persistence behaviors. Candidates' of one online doctoral education program were examined. Results of a MANOVA suggested that there is no difference in GRE scores based on doctoral candidates'…

The purpose of this survey was to gather the opinions of a group of randomly selected members of the National Art Education Association (NAEA) regarding the quality of graduate programs in art education. (Author)

Information on ethnic minorities and women at the University of New Mexico is presented. Specialized programs that emphasize recruitment and retention of minority and women students and the amount of money associated with each program are listed. A breakdown by race, nationality, and sex of the 1977 entering freshman class is presented, and a…

The purpose of this paper is to examine the differences in two delivery systems of instruction for graduate business programs. (Editor)

Shares the program-evaluation strategy of Pepperdine University's restructured Educational Leadership Academy for entry-level school administrators and other school leaders. Describes the objectives, theoretical basis, and methodology of data collection used for the evaluation. Describes the democratic/collaborative process used in developing the…

Looks at graduate school decision making and discusses cost, number of professional degrees conferred, evaluating schools and programs, placement after graduation, salary expectations, and personal factors to be considered. Provides a list of agencies for further information. (JOW)

Five categories of student outcomes in graduate and professional education are identified: timely degree completion; knowledge of the discipline; preparedness for professional practice; preparation for research and inquiry; preparation for teaching. A framework for assessing each is offered and various methods for collecting data on student…

This paper is a report of the development of a systematic process for locating instructional design alumni and recruiting them to provide feedback from their workplaces. The purpose of initiating this process is related to program improvement through alumni participation. The process for tracking, contacting, and gathering data from alumni is…

This final report by four universities outlines a 6-year project, begun in 1961, under the sponsorship of the Ford Foundation. The project was designed to study and demonstrate the feasibility of an interinstitutional program of internship in educational administration. The report covers (1) the program proposal and rationale; (2) details of the…

ON THE BASIS OF A 10- TO 15-YEAR PROJECTION OF THE NEED FOR TEACHERS IN CONNECTICUT, A CONSULTANT PANEL RECOMMENDED THAT THE COMMISSION FOR HIGHER EDUCATION WORK TO (1) PROVIDE ALL NEW TEACHERS NEEDED RATHER THAN THE TWO-THIRDS PRESENTLY SUPPLIED, (2) INCREASE THE POOL OF PROSPECTIVE TEACHERS BY ADMITTING ALL QUALIFIED HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES WHO…

The evaluation report of Texas graduate schools of social work has 6 criteria: (1) an increase in the percentage of Blacks and Mexican Americans in schools; (2) a full utilization of the scholarships under these programs; (3) development of a statewide recruitment system; (4) relevant curriculum changes; (5) retention of graduates from the…