This report by the Illinois Community College Board provides results of a telephone survey of nearly 10,150 community college students who earned 30 or more credits or an associate degree in a baccalaureate-transfer program. This one-time telephone survey was designed to: (1) compare satisfaction levels of transfer-baccalaureate students with…

This handbook was designed to support Colorado schools as they make the transition from a traditional school structure to that of a comprehensive schoolwide program. It contains practical information, activities, and suggestions to assist with the development of the individual components that comprise the schoolwide planning process. The guide…

This paper describes a work in progress on a second edition of "Taxonomy of Educational Objectives, The Classification of Educational Goals, Handbook I: Cognitive Domain," also known as "Bloom's Taxonomy" (B. Bloom and others, Eds., 1956). The new edition will be grounded in the collective wisdom of the original…

This report, intended for local and state policy makers and practitioners, summarizes the findings and implications of class-size reduction (CSR) in California. The report's findings provide a comprehensive picture of California's CSR initiative during its first 2 years, covering such topics as implementation, resources, teacher qualifications,…

This study plan outlines the evaluation protocol to be carried out in Ohio's community schools (charter schools). The plan was generated by the state's Legislative Office of Education Oversight, which is required by law to evaluate start-up and conversion community schools in the state. The plan is guided by the following questions: (1) What are…

Admonishes faculty members that their fears about student evaluation of teachers are usually groundless in practice and that such evaluations are only one part of the entire evaluation process. (TO)

The data-gathering model for the National Assessment offers many uses and implications at state and local levels for accountability and curriculum development purposes. (Author/KM)

Four-stage model is presented as a way of achieving diversity in the means and ends of education primarily through more educational planning at the local level. (HD)

Questions on evolutionary theory and the philosophy of biology were given to zoology students at three levels: third-year undergraduates; fourth year, honours; and graduates. Responses were assessed independently by a zoologist, an educator, and a philosopher. No students had failed conventional courses, but each author failed nearly half the…

An evaluative framework for assessing the educational contribution of films, including television, is needed. Analysis of several issues and conceptions can help to provide such a framework: (1) traditional conceptions of educational films; (2) concept of education; (3) expansion of the conception of educational films; and (4) significance of film…

Describes the evolution of national educational assessment in the United States, its present stage of development, methodological and reporting problems, and approaches applicable to assessment data. Examines how proposed approaches can be applied in the California Assessment Program and in the National Assessment of Educational Progress. (MJL)

Describes two contrasting types of efforts (for individual programs and for classes of programs) used by the U.S. Office of Education to evaluate the effectiveness of bilingual education, and the sharply contrasting results. (Journal availability: National Dissemination and Assessment Center, California State University, 5151 State University…

Maintains that at the basis of any philosophical discussion of the curriculum is the question whether there is any overriding objective toward which schooling should strive. Identifies various qualities which can be inculcated in students to increase wisdom and to contribute to human development. (DB)

Probes objectives and realities of Advanced Placement European History examinations which provide high school students with an opportunity to demonstrate that they are qualified to pursue upper level history studies at college. (DB)

Based on a 10-day visit to North Korean educational establishments by the author, this article discusses educational philosophy, curriculum, teaching methods, educational system organization, and educational practices at all levels from primary school through higher education institutions. (DB)