The first group of papers starts with a tutorial paper which surveys the methods used in data acquisition systems. Other papers in this group describe: (1) some problems involved in the computer acquisition of high-speed randomly-occurring data and the protection of this data from accidental corruption, (2) an input/output bus to allow an IBM…

DATA ABOUT TRANSFER OF TRAINING AS BOTH A PSYCHOLOGICAL AND AN EDUCATIONAL PROCESS WERE CONSOLIDATED AND EVALUATED. THIS DOCUMENT (SECTION I OF A FINAL REPORT) PROVIDES A SUMMARY OF APPROXIMATELY 1,700 ARTICLES IN THE LITERATURE UNDER THE AUTHOR'S TAXONOMIC SYSTEM WHICH IS UNDER DEVELOPMENT. THE PURPOSE OF THIS SUMMARY IS TO FACILITATE THE PROCESS…

AN INSTRUMENT WAS DEVELOPED THAT COULD BE USED FOR ESTABLISHING THE CORE OF PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGES AND ABILITIES REQUIRED IN TRAINING PROGRAMS FOR VOCATIONAL TEACHERS IN FIVE AREAS. THE DISCIPLINES REPRESENTED IN THE PROCESS OF IDENTIFICATION INCLUDED (1) TRADE AND INDUSTRIAL EDUCATION, (2) BUSINESS EDUCATION, (3) HOME ECONOMICS EDUCATION, (4)…

This paper describes how Individualized Educational Programming (IEP) can match school district resources to handicapped children's needs. The process includes the assessment of the child's present educational performance, preparation of goals and objectives, appropriate instructional actions, resources and assessment criteria, and evaluation.…

The Cost and Funding Studies project of the proposed Western Interstate Bibliographic Network began activities in July 1975. The goals of the project were to: (1) determine representative costs of present library services in the West, (2) estimate future costs of library services in the West with proposed network support, (3) evaluate and compare…

A survey was conducted throughout Montgomery Community College to gather information regarding the time spent by various units on the completion of reports for external agencies. Data were obtained for the actual reports filed between July 1, 1975 and April 1, 1976, and for the last three months of the fiscal year an estimate based on previous…

It is the purpose of this paper to suggest a role community assessment can play in the development of effective communication links between the public schools and the communities they serve, and to outline a process by which the public schools can develop their own community assessment activities. Community assessment, in the broader sense, can be…

Discusses the problems of obtaining accurate estimates of the utilization of educational broadcasts in the schools and the possibility that educational broadcasts cannot be justified solely on utilization figures. (JY)

Proposes method for improving, expanding, and standardizing the process of disseminating information on current "development studies" research. A survey is included of information sources in the domains of research and training related to the internal and international contexts of developing nations. Journal availability: see SO 507 083. (KC)

A needs assessment planning model is presented to be used by decision makers and planners of continuing education programs for pharmacists to justify new programs and services. The assessment process consists of setting desired outcomes, gathering data on the current state of affairs, measuring the discrepancies, and setting priorities. (JMD)

Regardless of the inadequacies of the new information retrieval systems, and despite the serious social inequalities which will result from charging fees for information, most libraries are incorporating the computer-assisted bibliographic searching devices into their reference operations, and passing the costs on to the users. (Author)

Recent evidence suggests that traditional cost analysis may not be the most appropriate way to justify educational budgets. This article suggests that using constructed cost models to develop operating budget requests can help ensure that the distinction between legitimate information needs and managerial autonomy is maintained. (LBH)

This paper examines the benefits of merging sociological methods by concentrating on the contribution of field observation prior to the designing of a survey study of black anti-Semitism. (Author)

This paper suggests that while the social sciences have closely allied themselves with administrative and political decision makers, there is a role for them as well in working with the courts. (Author/AM)

The sandwich course system in the United Kingdom has much in common with cooperative education programs in the United States, involving a blend of academic study with work experience. Examines whether the sandwich course system has achieved its objectives, e.g., to provide practical experience in the application of theoretical concepts covered in…