Taking advantage of the continuously improving, web-based learning systems plays an important role for self-learning, especially in the case of working people. Nevertheless, learning systems do not generally adapt to learners' profiles. Learners have to spend a lot of time before reaching the learning goal that is compatible with their knowledge…

THIS IS A METHODOLOGICAL STUDY TO DETERMINE IF RELIABLE AND VALIDLY COMPARABLE DATA CAN BE OBTAINED FROM SCALES DESIGNED FOR USE WITH HEARING IMPAIRED, VISUALLY IMPAIRED, AND NON-IMPAIRED HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS. THE MAJOR INSTRUMENTS ASSESSED SELF CONCEPT OF ACADEMIC ABILITY. IT WAS CONCLUDED ON THE BASIS OF CROSS-VALIDATION AND OTHER ANALYTICAL…

Project TALENT is a large-scale, long-range longitudinal study of a representative sample of students assessed with a comprehensive set of psychological, educational, and personal measures. In 1960, students in grades 9 through 12 were given a battery of tests and inventories. One-year, five-year, eleven-year, and twenty-year follow-ups of the…

The feasibility and the cost-effectiveness of using confidence testing as a diagnostic aid in technical training programs were studied. Two types of confidence testing, Pick-One and Distribute 100 Points, were developed for comparison to conventional multiple-choice testing. The criteria for feasibility included end of block examination grades,…

This study extends previous research by Dilworth by examining antecedents of both positive and negative family-to-work spillover--a long-neglected area of research. It also uses an extended definition of domestic labor that includes emotion work and status enhancement. Using data from a random sample of dual-earner couples, the study found gender…

This final report on the Preliminary Evaluation of Planned Variation in Head Start According to Follow Through Approaches is a detailed account of the field testing and implementation activities performed during the 1969-1972 period, with emphasis on the second and third years. The sections of the report are as follows: I. Introduction; II.…

A questionnaire that assessed the practice of charging special fees for counseling, testing, and outreach programs was sent to directors of university counseling centers. Charging fees for counseling services is a practice of 4 percent of the respondents, while fees for testing has increased from 11 percent to 34 percent over a 10-year period.…

As part of an on-going evaluation study of the bilingual program at St. Joseph Elementary School in Quebec, Canada, this document reports on its operation during the 1980-81 school year. During this year, pupils in grade one followed a modified social studies program through French, while pupils in kindergarten followed a revised edition of the…

In a Colby Junior College study of (1) non-intellective characteristics of freshmen and their proficiency in liberal arts, (2) the same factors after two years, and (3) relationships between the variables and educational outcome College Student Questionnaires were used to measure some of the characteristics. Part I was given in Fall 1966; Part II,…

A program designed to develop the creative potential of sixth, seventh and eighth grade students, incorporates ideas from a three-part model which conceptualizes the components of creativity as appropriate creative attitudes, various cognitive abilities, and idea-generating techniques. It attempts to increase students' awareness of, and…

A filmstrip with associated audio track has been developed to cover the major planning steps in the development of a measurement instrument such as a test or questionnaire. The filmstrip addresses the following six questions: Why am I testing? What should I test? Whom am I testing? What kinds of questions should I use? How long should my test be?…

There is the common assumption that the viewing of aggressive films can "facilitate" aggression in individuals who are predisposed to act aggressively. Questions the validity of that belief through an examination of methodology. (Author/RK)

The development of technologies for monitoring the welfare of crewmembers is a critical requirement for extended spaceflight. Behavior analytic methodologies provide a framework for studying the performance of individuals and groups, and brief computerized tests have been used successfully to examine the impairing effects of sleep, drug, and…

Instructors and trainers are increasingly using online education and technology-mediated learning (TML) to supplement or replace traditional approaches to classroom teaching. Because mandatory involvement requirements may not intrinsically motivate learners to achieve high quality learning, social factors with commitment, such as identification…

The Chinese government's stated objective of student financial aid (SFA) policy is to help students from low-income families to access higher levels of education. This article first explores the possible associations between the distribution of SFA and students' various demographic and academic backgrounds. Then it presents the findings regarding…