The attitudes of administrators in a metropolitan area toward starting programs in applied and agricultural occupations and other vocational areas were studied in order to determine their willingness in promoting the programs. The sample consisted of 120 school administrators from the city of Chicago and contiguous suburbs. Data were collected…

The overall effectiveness of the educational experiences provided at three Middle Tennessee ABE workshops was determined. Two instruments were used to collect data from approximately 300 adult basic education personnel from all counties in Middle Tennessee; these instruments were a questionnaire and an evaluation scale. The participants' responses…

James A. Hazlett, NAEP Administrative Director, discusses the National Assessment program as an accountability tool. The strengths and weaknesses of the program as an evaluative method in the cognitive areas are discussed at length. (MPJ) Aspect of National Assessment (NAEP) dealt with in this document: Program Description (Historical Background).

The purpose of this paper is to investigate the relationship between psychological traits and voting behavior. Investigated is the thesis that psychological traits are useful concepts for political scientists as predictors of consistency in behavior. Contending that previous trait theory research has been generally unimpressive, the author…

The purpose of this handbook is to provide guidance to data management staff within health planning agencies concerning the assemblage, analysis, and application of data for the purposes of health planning and resources development. Detailed information concerning practical, step-by-step approaches to data acquisition, analysis, and use is…

Survey results are reported about teaching political parties in American colleges and universities. The purpose of the survey was to collect and disseminate information about techniques used in teaching political parties, books assigned most frequently to students, works viewed as most important in the field, and current level of student interest…

Offers information about six teaching techniques and/or instructional materials related to civil rights. Techniques and materials include an overview of primary sources; information about mini-units; civil rights discussion topics; data retrieval charts; a time line; and eight civil rights documents. (DB)

Problems encountered in large-scale educational evaluations are discussed using the evaluation of the Emergency School Aid Act as an example. This extensive article focuses primarily on methodological issues. (JKS)

The effects of imagery instructions on fifth-graders with differing abilities were examined through within-class analysis and analysis in which class effects were allowed to have influence. In the latter analysis there were significant Aptitude X Treatment interactions with subscores derived from paired-associate tasks. Interactions were…

Describes a modified values auction simulation game, reports on three levels of analysis employing actual classroom data (group, subgroup, and individual), and offers suggestions for utilizing values data in social research. (CMV)

Provides a commentary on enrollment of children in elementary school for use by the general public and by the makers of public policies affecting education. Considers adjustements which school systems will have to make in response to enrollment fluctuations. For journal availability, see SO 506 144. (Author/DB)

Explores the failure of textbook publications to report on the role of women without sex-stereotyping them. Comparisons of males and females in positions of dominance or as central figures in textbooks were made. (RK)

The concept, focus, operation, and benefits of Florida's data-based, locally directed vocational education evaluation program is described. (BM)

Describes a study which measured college students' consistency in evaluating teacher performance after one semester and at the end of the academic year. Findings indicate that first impressions have a minor effect on final ratings, but that intensive student-instructor interaction in class increases the sensitivity of a student's evaluation and…

A study assessed the impact of different kinds of school management techniques on the development of political attitudes among students. The hypothesis was that students in schools which encourage student participation in decision-making will reflect higher levels of political interest, trust, and confidence. It was confirmed. (Author/DB)