This paper presents a model for continuous, systematic evaluation of ongoing programs and specifies data needed for decisionmaking in the areas of program adoption, curtailment, or expansion. These data give the decisionmaker the necessary information for program planning in today's sophisticated educational environment. (Author/RA)

THIS DEVELOPMENTAL STUDY HAD AS ITS BASIC OBJECTIVES TO GATHER BACKGROUND INFORMATION ABOUT THE STRUCTURE AND FUNCTION OF THE "GREAT DECISIONS" PROGRAM WITHIN AND ACROSS COMMUNITIES AND TO DEVELOP INSTRUMENTS FOR FURTHER STUDY OF THE PROGRAM. "GREAT DECISIONS," SPONSORED BY THE FOREIGN POLICY ASSOCIATION (FPA), IS AN 8-WEEK,…

This program guide for physical education program improvement and development is designed to offer options for organization, program content, resources, teaching methodologies, and evaluation, consistent with efforts of individualizing and humanizing education. Topics considered include: legal mandates and philosophy; public relations;…

The needs and attitudes of mature professional teachers are different from those of students and beginning teachers. In-service education programs should be structured with this in mind. (JD)

The recent passage of legislation providing expanded financial support to elementary and secondary schools in California and its implications for educational improvement are discussed in this article. (JD)

Describes a regional effort undertaken in New England for implementing life skills instruction. Discusses the impact of the project on students, programs, project members, and region. (EM)

Article calls for revitalization of higher education's philosophical commitment to general education. Emphasizes the importance of all components of the community college enterprise and the cooperative role of each division in the improvement of general education. Also stresses the importance of a close student-teacher relationship. (JDS)

Consists of nine articles on dealing with declining enrollments in vocational agriculture. Topics include (1) challenging students and the community, (2) image, (3) recruitment and retention, (4) supervised occupational experience, (5) sex equity, (6) professional development plans, and (7) responding to local business and industry needs. (CH)

The differences in the field experiences of elementary student teachers and secondary student teachers were studied in 36 student teachers over a two-semester field experience. Methodology and results are reported, and recommendations to improve the field experience of secondary education student teachers are given. (JL)

Many public programs providing employment services and support to developmentally disabled adults foster dependency and work disincentives and fail to provide adequate vocational service. Programs should be better coordinated, focus on transitional and supported work activities, and provide incentives to motivate clients to attain the most…

A study was conducted to develop a diagnostic instrument for students to evaluate student teachers. The result was an instrument containing 40 evaluation items divided into four major categories: personal traits, professional competence, student-teacher relationship, and classroom management. Results of instrument use are discussed. (CT)

The author assesses damages to the industrial teacher education program, determines the factors that may have contributed to the demise of programs, and examines the processes that were followed in their elimination. He also considers strategies that could minimize the possibility of further program elimination. (CT)

Considers the practice of school psychology in the Republic of Ireland. Information about the system of education, scope of school psychology services, administration, and training programs of school counseling. Details the problems that the profession faces as well as expected future developments. (Author/MCF)

Compares and contrasts engineering (theoretical/abstract) and engineering technology (practical/application-oriented) baccalaureate programs. Although the perpetuated independent development of the programs has created a negative impact on the profession, changes in accreditation criteria/categories might help engineering technology programs…

Discusses differences and similarities of engineering (theoretical/abstract) and engineering technology (practical/application-oriented) programs which the author believes are artificially divided. The fields overlap and should be reunited, but this will need more effective interaction among all engineering professionals and revision of…