Summarizes what has been learned, thoughts regarding mistakes that have been made, and recommendations for addressing future questions, regarding the role of computers in the educational process. Reviews the research on computer based instruction. States that findings are inconclusive and often contradicting. Recommends that different evaluation…

Claims literacy expectations need to be examined and interpreted by teacher-researchers at the local level in order to make sense of National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) results, suggesting this information will provide a factual base from which to plan programs. (NH)

A broad concept of evaluative information is offered in terms of multiple domain, multiple sources, and multiple methods. Comprehensive information collection is emphasized as part of a larger commitment to, and actualization of, a school based process of ongoing staff inquiry. (Author/JAZ)

Reports on the status of the teaching of taxonomy in advanced biology classes in the United Kingdom. Reviews findings related to examination requirements, the principles, terminology, and methods of taxonomy, the understanding and attitudes of teachers of taxonomy principles, and the position of the topic in the advanced biology syllabus. (ML)

The Council for the Advancement of Standards (CAS) has put forth uniform national criteria for assessing educational effectiveness through the publication of "Standards and Guidelines for Student Services/Development Programs." This document is described briefly, and guidelines for interpretation are offered. (KS)

Described are some results of the British teacher assessment in public examinations project that is studying the impact of teachers' involvement in assessment. The project is focusing on the ways in which assessments are conducted and moderated and the changes in teaching that teacher involvement in examining might make. (RM)

To investigate whether economics education makes students more conservative, an attitude instrument was administered to college students taking courses in economics, world civilizations, and education. Results showed that a complex of factors is responsible for the greater conservatism exhibited by some (but not all) of the economics classes…

A consumer-oriented program evaluation of a master's level clinical psychology training program is reported. A goal attainment model of evaluation was employed, requiring specification of program goals, development of goal-related objectives and hypotheses, and formulation of recommendations for program modification based on results achieved.…

This monograph examines the assessment of moral development over the past half century. Recent renewed interest in the field has led to the creation of new techniques and to the refinement of existing methods. Unsolved problems in theory and in technical development provide challenges for researchers in the future. (LMO)

Reports on an assessment study of secondary vocational education based on student testing and surveys of teachers, parents, students, and vocational administrators. Suggested improvements include (1) emphasis on basic skills, (2) more career counseling, (3) business-school partnerships, (4) local vocational plan development, and (5) cooperation…

The role of British external examiner in regulating standards in first degree college courses is discussed. A personal view is given of the examiner's current role in geography departments. Consideration is given to the examiner's potential role in the higher education debate on standards and quality comparison. (Author/TRS)

Reports developments in mathematics education research for 1985. Items discussed are: (1) establishment of the Mathematical Sciences Education Board; (2) Journal for Research in Mathematics Education monograph series; (3) National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Research Advisory Committee Research Award Program; (4) Research Agenda Project;…

For the Oxnard (California) School District--expected shortly to become the second fastest growing in the United States--year-round education is both cost and educationally effective. Three year-round program analyses, other cost benefits, and improvement in student achievement are outlined in terms of comparable data for traditional schools. (KS)

Describes Fox Valley Technical Institute's instructional audit process, whereby a team of local employers visits the college and assesses the value of its programs in meeting local labor market needs. Considers the benefits of involving employers in the process. (HB)

Since the 1970s, policymakers have learned that test results can be used as an administrative mechanism to implement policy. A national system of external certification tests would involve several problems: (1) absence of independent examination boards; (2) negative impact on teaching; (3) tendency to elitism; (4) competition for RFP's; and (5)…