Differences in sets of criteria for evaluating microcomputer software are discussed. They are set against the results of three studies in which teachers in the United Kingdom evaluated five programs which were used in reading or English lessons. A comparison of the checklist criteria with the case study data was made using Stake's (1967) matrix of…

The purpose of this manual is to enable authors of educational materials to plan, organize, and prepare materials in a format that is accurate and clear and that requires a minimum of rewriting and editing before publication. The following topics are discussed: the use of reference and copyrighted materials; the use of illustrations; the…

This brief pamphlet outlines a minimum number of basic steps school and police officials should take in developing a joint approach to problems of school disruption. It is also designed to be used as a checklist in preparing a memorandum of agreement relating to school disruption. The pamphlet has two sections: preventing disruptions and…

Article considered the attitudes of teachers and the personalities of students, matters thought relevant to success and failure in academic work. (Author/RK)

This survey was conducted based on requests from local education agencies who wish to use models in creating their own needs assessment. The 39 sample forms and questionnaires included in this document represent pupil personnel services which are delivered through a variety of educational systems. The Illinois State Board of Education cannot…

Principles of aesthetic design for printed instructional materials are discussed in this paper, and a checklist is provided to aid in evaluating the aesthetics of such materials. The principles that are discussed relate to the following areas: format (spatial arrangement of a page and design principles involving simplicity, unity, emphasis,…

This annotated bibliography, one of seven related documents, contains 47 selected references for planning and implementing a comprehensive evaluation of a school program. The references are organized according to problems commonly encountered by school staffs undertaking program evaluations: evaluation of innovative practices, using checklists,…

The purpose of this monograph is to aid practitioners in gaining federal Joint Dissemination Review Panel (JDRP) approval of career education projects. It helps them understand the importance of designing and implementing a sound evaluation from the early stages of the program, alerts them to common errors or omissions that weaken or destroy…

This document is designed to assist those who are developing, implementing, and/or evaluating a plan for coordinated area-wide continuing education for library/information/media personnel. Although it may be adapted for use by a single agency or system, its primary purpose is for use by those involved with multi-organization planning. Six criteria…

This booklet contains an extensive checklist of statements and questions pertaining to safety precautions to be followed in school science laboratories. The planning of science facilities for optimum safety and the role of the teacher in providing for safety are also discussed. A separate section for dealing with mercury is also included. The…

This publication outlines recommended minimum competencies for training and development personnel, as developed by the Professional Development Committee of the Ontario Society for Training and Development. It is intended to provide basic checklists of necessary skills, knowledge, and behaviors for each of four categories of training and…

The article introduces multi-purpose materials and suggestions for developing basic concepts with young children or the developmentally disabled. An informal checklist for beginning concepts is provided and instructions for using the geo-form board, form boxes for geometric shapes, race track forms and memory banks are included. (SBH)

A checklist has been developed as a reference to the basic issues which should be covered in contracts for lease or purchase of computer software and custom software packages. The terms have been selected from contracts used by colleges, universities, and the General Services Administration of the U.S. Government governing the lease and purchase…

The purpose of this investigation was to examine the performance of University of Georgia student teachers in English on the six dimensions of the Checklist of High School Class Activities and to compare this evaluation with student teaching grades, academic grades, and scores on the National Teacher Examinations. The 74-item checklist was…