Qualitative methods can do much to describe context and illuminate the why behind patterns encountered in institutional assessment. Alone, or in combination with quantitative methods, they should be the approach of choice for many of the most important assessment questions. (Contains 1 table.)

An evaluation of the Pride & Prejudice program, which ran in three Tasmanian schools in 2006, suggests that students who completed the program had more positive attitudes towards gay men and lesbians. This finding parallels an earlier evaluation of the same anti-homophobia program undertaken in Victoria. The evaluation leads to a discussion…

With an increasing prevalence of virtual high school programs in the United States, a better understanding of evaluative tools available for distance educators and administrators is needed. These evaluative tools would provide opportunities for assessment and a determination of success within virtual schools. This article seeks to provide an…

Ethics is an area of increasing concern in U.S. colleges and universities. A recent survey of 183 institutions with major teaching focus on public relations (with 134 returns, for a 73% return rate), indicated that only one in four institutions offers a specific ethics course, and less than half of this group require it. Nevertheless, an…

During the past three years these questionnaires have been sent by Temple University to elementary education majors asking them to evaluate their undergraduate education courses and student teaching experience. Overall, student teaching was rated most helpful, and foundations and curriculum were rated least helpful. They also evaluated other…

A short term training institute conducted August 12 to August 23, 1968, at Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana, is described. Thirteen participants took part in a series of meetings, discussions, and activities related to evaluation problems connected with innovative reading programs funded under Title I and Title III of the Elementary and…

This is a set of recommendations by a task force of physical educators which establishes guidelines for improving physical education programs in colleges. (CD)

Staff development programs for civil service personnel are important for improving performance. Good programs contain the following components: needs assessment, program development, program implementation, course evaluation, and program evaluation. (MD)

This document presents the purpose, scope, timeline, and steps involved in the academic program review process and the format of the Program Review Report at San Antonio College (Texas). Academic review examines the qualitative and quantitative elements of instructional programs. The review process assists in determining the continuing validity of…

This collection of essays examines component areas of constructing a reading curriculum, including the concepts, rationales, and practical aspects that affect curriculum development. The first essay calls for a reading curriculum that incorporates developing proficiency in word recognition and comprehension, and emphasizes quality literature. The…

The Reality-Based Evaluation (RBE) Portfolio was produced to assist postsecondary educators in the conduct of local program evaluation efforts. The content of the portfolio is not subject-matter specific in order to be applicable to the widest variety of educational programs and projects. The rationale and model for program evaluation as it…

A model for designing a writing program evaluation is based on the assumptions that the entire writing course or program is evaluated, not just student writing; that the evaluation is summative rather than formative; and that the role of the evaluator is clearly defined. The procedure for implementing the evaluation should include the following…

Preoccupation with the science of educational evaluation has led educators to overlook the art of evaluation, the ability to make quick and accurate assessments, usually without statistical props. This paper suggests common-sense steps to insure accurate assessment of innovative structures. (1) Know the nature and purpose of innovation. An urban…

Local education agency evaluations were systematized to be combined to provide information about the outcomes of occupational programs in the state. This was achieved by developing a manual of evaluation procedures and tools for use by teachers of occupation programs. Pre-test and post-test data from 397 students in 1971 and 287 students in 1972…