The extent and direction of curriculum bias in standardized reading achievement tests were examined. Bias was estimated by comparing the relative overlap in the contents of five separate reading achievement tests with the contents of seven commercial reading series at first-grade and second-grade levels. Overlap between each achievement test and…

A joint project between Indiana and Purdue Universities was conducted to develop a model to evaluate vocational teacher education programs. The model was to be functional on a statewide basis and generalizable to all vocational teacher education programs in Indiana. The project staff developed a conceptual basis for the model and cooperated…

This annual report is an evaluation of an adult basic education teacher training project at California State University in Fullerton in which 5 core courses and 10 elective mini-courses were offered to 25 participants who would eventually be certified as instructors and to interested inservice personnel in Orange County and adjacent areas. The…

A study was conducted to assess the relationship between the competencies taught in the Wisconsin Vocational-Technical and Adult Education system Airframe and Powerplant (A & P) Mechanics programs and the competencies actually needed on the job. Both A & P graduates and their employers were surveyed and asked to rate the relative job…

A study was conducted to evaluate the impact of the Associate Degree Program for Traffic Engineering Technicians (TET's) offered at three community colleges on students' subsequent job performance as technicians. Data were collected by means of personal interviews and telephone interviews with 81 students, their primary instructors, and their…

The effects of classroom environment on students' achievement and perceptions of their learning environment were studied. The learning environment was categorized according to teachers' scores on the Open Education Teacher Questionnaire (OETQ). The scores on the OETQ were trichotomized to permit the formation of three groups--conventional, medium…

A review of the literature was conducted to identify the current status and direction of the effort to meet the individual needs of the disadvantaged student through vocational education. The major data source was the ERIC (Educational Resources Information Center) collections for the time period between 1960 and 1975. Data was subdivided into…

Long-range demographic trends, enrollment patterns, and current decisions about program evaluation and collective bargaining all have a bearing on what higher education will do in the next decade. In answer to the question of whether or not higher education will be ready for the 1980's, topics discussed are: (1) demographic change and southern…

Presented is the final report of the Affective Education Training Program, designed to help regular and special education teachers become aware of, interested in, and skilled at dealing with cognitive and affective concerns--such as the "classroom climate"; the merging of affective and cognitive learning; and human feelings, needs and behaviors.…

Presented is the technical report of the Center for Innovation in Teaching the Handicapped behavior management training program designed to provide 86 regular and special education teacher-trainees with the skills necessary for dealing with classroom deviance. Reviewed in part I are the program's purpose (provide training in class management),…

Author discussed three attitudes toward religion and the relationship of church and state theocracy, separationism, and "selective" separation. (Author/RK)

This set of five essays explores the pros and cons of undergraduate core curricula in colleges and universities. Core curricula are seen as either providing the ideal educational base and a shared background, or as a loss of diversity and a protective shell that faculties can use to avoid considering the relevance of a liberal arts education. (JMD)

Evaluates the Portage Guide to Early Education, making recommendations for its future development. Reviews outcome studies that provide evidence of developmental acceleration for mildly delayed children. Argues that a wider range of dependent variables must be considered to accurately assess Portage's impact on both child and family. (JD)

Evaluation of campus activities is essential if the programs are to be justified, credited, or improved. Formal qualitative evaluations can provide a wealth of information beyond what could be obtained from traditional quantitive approaches. (Author/MLW)

Examined effectiveness and subjective enjoyment of a computer-assisted instruction program to teach neophyte counselors classic methods of psychotherapy. Students compared their responses in a simulated dialog with a client, with those of classic therapists. Questionnaires, knowledge tests, and students' choices of counseling styles provided…