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Monitoring Education

By: Carol Taylor Fitz-Gibbon

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In this text, the author draws on her experience as creator of the ALIS project (A-Level Information System), a quality monitoring and feedback system in use in many parts of the UK. She asks the question "how do we get quality into education?" and uses the positive lessons of ALIS to analyze the requirements of an effective, "value-added" monitoring system.

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1441168435

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Separate But Equal?

Academic and Vocational Education Post-16

By: Tony Edwards,Carol Fitz-Gibbon,Frank Hardman,Roy Haywood,Nick Meagher

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Separate But Equal?

Academic and Vocational Education Post-16

By: Tony Edwards,Carol Fitz-Gibbon,Frank Hardman,Roy Haywood,Nick Meagher

This book looks in detail at the strong contrasts in the provision traditionally made for 'academically' and 'vocationally' minded students, and looks at differences and similarities in practice. The chapters report evidence of how students on both sides think they have been taught. They also report on how those students prefer to learn, how their teachers define the kinds of learning appropriate for particular qualifications and how the organisation of learning for 'different but equal' qualifications was observed in forty schools and colleges. The book's main focus is on the objectives and processes of learning at a stage which is certainly being transformed, but which is still powerfully shaped by myths about the sixth form and education of 'leaders'.

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Routledge

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1134743025

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How to Design a Program Evaluation

By: Carol Taylor Fitz-Gibbon,Lynn Lyons Morris

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How to Design a Program Evaluation

By: Carol Taylor Fitz-Gibbon,Lynn Lyons Morris

The objective of this book is to acquaint the reader with the ways in which evaluation results can be made more credible through careful choice of a design prescribing when and from whom, the data will be gathered. The book helps the reader choose a design, put it into operation and analyze and report the data that has been gathered.

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080393128X

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9780803931282

How to Measure Performance and Use Tests

By: Lynn Lyons Morris,Carol T. Fitz-Gibbon,Elaine Lindheim

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How to Measure Performance and Use Tests

By: Lynn Lyons Morris,Carol T. Fitz-Gibbon,Elaine Lindheim

The "CSE Program Evaluation Kit" is a series of nine books intended to assist people conducting program evaluations. This volume, the seventh in the kit, provides an overview of a variety of approaches to measuring performance outcomes. It presents considerations in deciding what to measure and in selecting or developing instruments best suited to an evaluation's goals. Methods for ensuring validity and reliability are also discussed. Chapter 1, "Measuring Performance for Program Evaluation: Preliminary Considerations," presents an overview of various strategies to systematically measure the attainment of performance objectives. Chapter 2, "Locating Existing Measures," describes the types of performance tests that might already be available, from commercially published instruments, curriculum embedded tests, and state- or local-mandated measures. Chapter 3, "Determining How Well a Test Fits the Program," provides assistance in determining the appropriateness of an existing instrument. Chapter 4, "Constructing a Test for Program Evaluation," describes the basic steps in developing a performance measure. Chapters 5, "Validity and Reliability of Performance Instruments," and 6, "Using Performance Test Data," deal with the technical quality and use of tests. One appendix contains a table for program-test comparison, and the other presents a reminder of some common item construction errors. (Contains 20 tables, 16 figures, and 19 references.) (SLD)

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0803931328

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9780803931329

How to Communicate Evaluation Findings

By: Lynn Lyons Morris,Carol T. Fitz-Gibbon,Marie E. Freeman

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How to Communicate Evaluation Findings

By: Lynn Lyons Morris,Carol T. Fitz-Gibbon,Marie E. Freeman

Replete with examples from a wide range of disciplines, this concise volume shows the reader how to communicate results to users and stakeholders throughout the evaluation process. The authors stress the importance of maintaining a variety of channels of formal and informal reporting mechanisms, as well as the need to tailor the medium and message for intended audiences and users. Easy-to-use worksheets are provided to help readers prepare reports. Practical tips on how to communicate effectively, on using graphs and tables, and on presenting the final report are all contained in this important publication.

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0803931344

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How to Measure Attitudes

By: Marlene E. Henerson,Lynn Lyons Morris,Carol T. Fitz-Gibbon

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How to Measure Attitudes

By: Marlene E. Henerson,Lynn Lyons Morris,Carol T. Fitz-Gibbon

This book aims to develop basic skills in designing and using instruments for the measurement of attitudes and wherever possible, recommends procedures, rules of thumb and practical strategies for performing evaluation tasks related to the assessment of peoples' attitudes.

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080393131X

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9780803931312

How to Assess Program Implementation

By: Jean A. King,Lynn Lyons Morris,Carol T. Fitz-Gibbon

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How to Assess Program Implementation

By: Jean A. King,Lynn Lyons Morris,Carol T. Fitz-Gibbon

The "CSE Program Evaluation Kit" is a series of nine books intended to assist people conducting program evaluations. This volume, fifth in the kit, discusses the role and importance of implementation evaluation and presents methods for designing, using, and reporting the results using assessment instruments to describe accurately how a program looks in operation. Step-by-step guides are provided for program records, observations, and self-reports. The following chapters are included: (1) "Assessing Program Implementation: An Overview"; (2) "Initial Planning: Deciding What To Measure"; (3) "Planning for Data Collection"; (4) "Methods for Assessing Program Implementation: Program Records"; (5) "Methods for Assessing Program Implementation: Questionnaires and Interviews"; (6)"Methods for Assessing Program Implementation: Observations"; and (7) "Summarizing, Analyzing, and Reporting Your Data." An appendix contains questions for an implementation evaluation. (Contains 8 tables, 15 figures, and 10 references.) (SLD)

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0803931301

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9780803931305

Evaluator's Handbook

By: Joan L. Herman,Lynn Lyons Morris,Carol T. Fitz-Gibbon

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Evaluator's Handbook

By: Joan L. Herman,Lynn Lyons Morris,Carol T. Fitz-Gibbon

The heart of the Program Evaluation Kit, this volume provides a broad overview of evaluation planning and a practical guide to designing and managing programs. Learn how the field of evaluation has changed over the last ten years. This volume is concise, informative, and clearly written. Major attention is given to: establishing an evaluation's parameters; the how-to's of formative and summative evaluation; and the power of evaluation studies that combine both quantitative and qualitative approaches. Also covered are recently developed evaluation standards; and a new emphasis on ongoing program monitoring in evaluation. The Evaluator's Handbook also covers: concerns, user needs, and other socio-political factors that influence the utility of an evaluation. Strategies for maximizing utility are included throughout the evaluation planning, implementation, and reporting process.

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0803931263

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9780803931268

How to Calculate Statistics

By: Carol Taylor Fitz-Gibbon,Lynn Lyons Morris

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How to Calculate Statistics

By: Carol Taylor Fitz-Gibbon,Lynn Lyons Morris

Abstract: Statistical methods of evaluating data are used to summarize large amounts of information into usable and meaningful numbers, to provide guidelines for interpreting apparent differences of results, and to determine the degree of correlation among sets of data. Instruction on the collection, handling and interpretation of data cover the administration of a measure to one or more groups, unmatched or matched groups, and 2 measures made on the same group. Various methods of comparing scores include graphs, calculating the mean, standard deviation and variance, t-test, confidence limits, Mann-Whitney U test, Chi-square test, and the computer program SPSS. Selection of the appropriate technique ensures relevant results. The relationship between 2 measures on the same group can be defined in terms of the correlation coefficient, r, and expressed as Pearson's product moment, Spearman's rank order, rank biserial, point biserial or Phi coefficient. SPSS can be used for analysis of variance or covariance, partial correlation, multiple regression and discriminant or factor analysis.

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SAGE Publications, Incorporated

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080391072X

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9780803910720

Elementary School Principal's Handbook

By: William Callison,Carol H. McAllister

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Elementary School Principal's Handbook

By: William Callison,Carol H. McAllister

A reference handbook for elementary school principals, this volume gives principals a way to manage the overwhelming number of tasks they encounter on a daily basis. Divided into seven "Domains," which provide general information and knowledge about key tasks, the book includes reproducible and easily adaptable worksheets, templates, forms, databases, and work samples. Domain I: Working with the school community. Domain II: Steering the organization toward change through self-study and improvements techniques. Domain III: Defining and implementing decision-making. Domain IV: Managing both human and material resources. Domain V: Recognizing the role of the principal as supervisor of curriculum, as an instructional leader, and as an evaluator of staff and student performance. Domain VI: Assessing and evaluating. Domain VII: Knowing school, law, policies, and politics and the importance of allowing students a fair share of resources. An excellent resource for new or experienced principals.

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1566767008

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Virtual and Augmented Architecture (VAA’01)

Proceedings of the International Symposium on Virtual and Augmented Architecture (VAA’01), Trinity College, Dublin, 21 -22 June 2001

By: Bob Fisher,Kenneth Dawson-Howe,Carol O'Sullivan

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Virtual and Augmented Architecture (VAA’01)

Proceedings of the International Symposium on Virtual and Augmented Architecture (VAA’01), Trinity College, Dublin, 21 -22 June 2001

By: Bob Fisher,Kenneth Dawson-Howe,Carol O'Sullivan

This book focuseson the use of computer visionand graphics in architecture. It arose from a convergenceof several hot topics: 1. visualization of built environments for engineering, historical and other purposes, 2. virtual reconstruction of architecture from visual data of existing struc tures, whether via photogrammetric or range sensing techniques, and 3. augmentation of video data of architecture with useful information. The focus here is on architecture and howto present it, enhance it's abilities, make it easier to understand and make it accessibleto a larger public. Collective interest in this topic led to the International Symposium on Virtual and Augmented Architecture, whose papers are contained in this book. As editors, we were very pleased about how well the different papers chosen gavea nice focus to the topic and conference.It is clear that there are many different research approaches still active in this area - this makes it an exciting time. Wehope that this book captures that excitement and succeeds in bringing it to you.

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Springer Science & Business Media

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1447103378

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Binge-Eating Disorder

Clinical Foundations and Treatment

By: James E. Mitchell,Michael J. Devlin,Martina de Zwaan,Scott J. Crow,Carol B. Peterson

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Binge-Eating Disorder

Clinical Foundations and Treatment

By: James E. Mitchell,Michael J. Devlin,Martina de Zwaan,Scott J. Crow,Carol B. Peterson

This innovative scientific reference and clinical tool is virtually two books in one. Part I thoroughly yet succinctly reviews the literature on binge-eating disorder, covering diagnosis and epidemiology, clinical features and course, links to obesity, medical risks, and current treatment data. Part II provides an evidence-based cognitive-behavioral treatment manual. Session-by-session guidelines address how to help individuals or groups change their eating behavior, cope with emotional triggers, restructure problematic thoughts, deal with body image concerns and associated problems, maintain improvement, and prevent relapse. Featured are more than 40 clearly explained homework assignments and handouts, all in a large-size format with permission to photocopy.

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Guilford Press

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1606237578

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Monitoring Education

By: Carol Taylor Fitz-Gibbon

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Monitoring Education

By: Carol Taylor Fitz-Gibbon

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1441168435

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Chemical Admixtures for Concrete

By: Sandra Senft,Sandra Gallegos,Daniel P. Manson,Carol Gonzales

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Chemical Admixtures for Concrete

By: Sandra Senft,Sandra Gallegos,Daniel P. Manson,Carol Gonzales

Chemical admixtures are used in concrete mixtures to produce particular engineering properties such as rapid hardening, water-proofing or resistance to cold. Chemical Admixtures for Concrete surveys recent developments in admixture technology, explaining the mechanisms by which admixtures produce their effects, the various types of admixtures avail

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0203017242

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Health Promotion Throughout the Life Span - E-Book

By: Carole Lium Edelman,Elizabeth Connelly Kudzma,Carol Lynn Mandle

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Health Promotion Throughout the Life Span - E-Book

By: Carole Lium Edelman,Elizabeth Connelly Kudzma,Carol Lynn Mandle

With the advent of health care reform and an emphasis on reducing health care costs, health promotion and disease prevention is a priority in nursing care. Be prepared with Health Promotion Throughout the Life Span, 8th Edition, your comprehensive guide to major health promotion concepts. Featuring practical guidance – including boxes on diversity awareness, evidence-based practice, innovative practice, hot topics, and quality and safety as well as case studies and care plans – our experienced authors give you all the tools you need to stay current on the latest research and trends in health promotion. Extensive coverage of growth and development throughout the lifespan emphasizes the unique problems and health promotion needs of each age and stage of development. Separate chapters on each population – group, individual, family, and community – stress the unique issues faced when providing care to each group. Evidence-Based Practice boxes emphasize current research efforts and opportunities in health promotion. Hot Topics and Innovative Practice boxes engage students’ interest by introducing significant issues, trends, and creative programs and projects in health promotion practice. Diversity Awareness boxes address various cultural perspectives and provide important information that needs to be considered in planning care. Case studies and care plans present realistic situations that challenge students to reflect upon important health promotion concepts. Think About It boxes dig deeper into the chapter topic and encourage critical thinking. Numerous pedagogical features such as objectives, key terms, and textual summaries highlight the most important concepts and terms in each chapter. Updated nutrition coverage includes MyPyramid from the FDA, as well as the latest information on food safety and fad diets. Expanded health policy coverage focuses on global health, historical perspectives, financing healthcare, concierge medical practices, and the hospitalist movement. Health Promotion for the Twenty-First Century explores current and future health promotion challenges and research initiatives. Updated Healthy People 2010 data includes midcourse review objectives and an introduction to Healthy People 2020. Case Studies and Care Plans summarize key concepts and show how they apply to real-life practice.

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0323277896

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How to Measure Achievement

By: Lynn Lyons Morris,Carol Taylor Fitz-Gibbon,University of California, Los Angeles. Center for the Study of Evaluation

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How to Measure Achievement

By: Lynn Lyons Morris,Carol Taylor Fitz-Gibbon,University of California, Los Angeles. Center for the Study of Evaluation

Guide to the evaluation of programmes in educational planning - covers fundamentals of programme evaluation, objectives and decision making, design and planning methodologys, e.G. Comparison with control groups, measurement of attitudes, and success, statistical analysis, and related evaluation techniques to quantify assertions (conducting surveys and writing an evaluation report). Bibliographys, diagrams, illustrations, questionnaires and statistical tables.

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