This book presents 16 papers on assessment in higher education grouped into four sections on: first, systems approaches to assessment; second, the effectiveness of innovative assessment; third, assessing practice; and fourth, autonomous assessment. The included papers are: (1) "Institutional Strategies for Assessment" (Sally Brown); (2)…

This paper explores the characteristics of teachers and their roles at Celebration School, an elementary/secondary school in which the high profile, innovative curriculum, team structure, guiding principles of learner-centered instruction, and high expectations for students create a demanding environment for teachers. Data were collected through…

The Yale Child Study Center's Impact Analysis and Strategies Group conducted a three-year, independent evaluation of the Institute for Student Achievement (ISA), which is a multi-site, school-based intervention program for students placed at risk of failure. The evaluation design triangulated: (1) student outcomes; (2) the level and quality of the…

This paper describes the College of Career Practitioners, a program designed for the people who choose to deliver career support services to others. It operates on a combination of computer-mediated communication and printed materials. Students interact with tutors on-line and conduct most of their guided research for assignments on the Internet.…

This policy brief analyzes state charter school laws in light of American Federation of Teachers criteria for strong legislation and examines current findings concerning whether charter schools are living up to the bright claims touted by their advocates or the dire consequences predicted by their foes. It also details emerging issues regarding…

Describes innovative ways in which substitute teachers have been used to free middle school science teachers during the day to attend inservice sessions. (JR)

Presents short reports on a student disciplinary court (Key West, Florida); a parent-a-week public relations campaign (Lincoln, Nebraska); and an informal career education program (Denver, Colorado). (Author)

Describes an instructional project, How to Tell a Foreigner to Berlin the Way,'' designed to give 8th graders practical experience in using English; format based on the text London--People ans Pictures,'' Cornelsen-Velhagen & Klasing, Berlin. (RS)

Outlines briefly why the video cassette has great appeal to educators and students, and how this educational market can be reached. (Author/JM)

Recounts the history and development of Hampshire College (Massachusetts) which was founded in 1960 on a premise that a student should do more of the driving than sitting back as a passenger on the road to educational development. Describes the innovative organization, degree requirements, and financial arrangements of that liberal arts…

Article discusses a detailed case study of an alternative school. (Editor)

IGE, a new form of elementary school organization, has been revolutionizing U. S. classrooms. Its success has been attributed to a format that trys different kinds of teaching methods, techniques, and strategies with a single end - to develop the individual on his terms. (Author/RK)

Presents the most recent developments in education in Korea. (RK)

Outlines a program for implementing individualized instruction. (RK)

Author advocates setting up a voucher agency for teachers, a modification of the educational voucher plan, to encourage accountability in education. (SP)