The evaluation of an educational program by portrayal of the program rather than the focus of the program is discussed. It is suggested that the program evaluator limit his evaluation aims to what he can do and to what the client needs most. It is believed that the first duty of the evaluator should be to offer the client a comprehensive portrayal…

Seven current elementary science programs were compared on the basis of curriculum and instructional characteristics and practicality. The Science Curriculum Improvement Study (SCIS) was found to rank highest. (CP)

This report describes and evaluates a pilot Outward Bound program undertaken by 24 students of the State University of New York at Buffalo as an adjunct to the inner-city teacher preparation program. It was believed that such a program by testing participants to their limits both physically and psychologically would better prepare them to survive…

In an attempt to determine a relatively standardized formula for evaluating children's television programs, a concept of flexible and varied means of exploring the characteristics of children's responses to particular programs and styles of programs according to the kinds of questions that each program raises was developed. The ways in which the…

The purposes of this study were (1) to ascertain the state of the art with regard to cost effectiveness and productivity analyses in education and (2) to develop an appropriate cost effectiveness analytical process model for education. Chapters I through III present a review of the literature on cost effectiveness analysis, cost benefit analysis,…

The paper distinguishes between short-term and long-term evaluation designs and discusses the usefulness of long-term designs for the assessment of the effects of career education programs directly and for the validation of short-term designs for the evaluation of these programs. (Author)

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This paper discusses in general terms when computer based instructional simulation (CBIS) is appropriate and suggests how to construct a good instructional simulation. The role that documentation plays is particularly stressed, as is determining that CBIS is the proper instructional method. (Author/IRT)

The article discusses the concept of marker variables (a set of core variables which are collected in common by those conducting research within a given field) as they are being applied to the learning disability field in the ongoing UCLA Marker Variable Project. Journal availability: Council for Exceptional Children, 1920 Association Drive,…

Among results from evaluation of approximately 400 learning disabled students' individualized education programs (IEPs) were that more than 75 percent of the instructional objectives addressed basic academic areas, while only 10 percent were listed in areas relating to social, emotional, and behavioral needs; in addition, 6 percent of the IEPs…

Describes evaluation by administrators, teachers, and students, from 20 diverse school systems, of experiential learning programs, and describes the educational practice being studied. (Author/MLF)

The article reports on an evaluation study of a wilderness camping residential treatment program for emotionally disturbed boys, involving a follow-up study of 46 camp "graduates." (Author/DLS)

Provides a historical review of ten years of Project Follow Through. Discussed are the origin of Follow Through, quantitative and cross-model evaluations, and future concerns. (CM)

Shows how an electrical circuit analogue can be used to plan the most appropriate advertising time pattern and to evaluate the effectiveness of an advertising campaign. (RL)

The recommendations in this article, drawn from the evaluation of 52 New England secondary schools, were conducted by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges for accreditation purposes. Recommendations cover curriculum, philosophy and objectives, guidance, student activities, and other areas. (Author/DS)