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Interpretation of Test Results. Bulletin, 1964, No. 7. OE-25038
Author: McLaughlin, Kenneth F.
Date: 1964-00-00
Type: Historical Materials
Subjects: Educational History,School Guidance,Educational Testing,Aptitude Tests,Achievement Tests,Standardized Tests,Federal Legislation,Multiple Choice Tests,Scoring,Accuracy,Academic Achievement,Test Results,Intelligence Tests,Test Interpretation,Test Use,Guidance Programs,School Counseling,Pupil Personnel Services,School Counselors,Parent School Relationship,Test Construction,Test Items,Psychometrics,Parent Conferences,Parent Counseling,Item Analysis,Bibliographies,Educational Policy,Elementary Secondary Education

Under Title V, Guidance, Counseling, and Testing of the &quot;National Defense Education Act of 1958,&quot; the Congress of the United States has recognized the value of tests as a tool which may be used to help make an early determination of the aptitudes and abilities of the students in U.S. schools. This bulletin attempts to explain the use and limitation of regularly administered tests, so as to enable administrators, counselors, and teachers to interpret better their meaning to parents and students. Document contents include: (1) Introduction; (2) Development of a Standardized Test; (3) Intelligence, Mental Ability, or Scholastic Aptitude Tests; (4) Achievement Tests; (5) Scoring a Multiple-Choice Test; (6) Accuracy of Test Results; (7) Analysis of Class Achievement; (8) Classroom Interpretation of Test Scores; (9) Interpretation of Test Results to Parents; and (10) Selected References. (Contains 17 footnotes and 8 figures.) [Best copy available has been provided.]
Research in Reading Readiness. Bulletin, 1964, No. 8. OE-30013
Author: Gunderson, Doris V.
Date: 1964-00-00
Type: Historical Materials
Subjects: Reading Instruction,Beginning Reading,Reading Readiness,Reading Readiness Tests,Reading Research,Reading Materials,Family Environment,Age

"Readiness for reading" is a phrase familiar to anyone interested in the teaching of reading. Readiness is an essential factor in any phase of learning. If the individual is to learn, some foundation for that learning must be established. Relatively few articles concerning the place of readiness in areas other than reading appear in educational periodicals, but in reviewing the literature in the field of reading, one finds many concerned with readiness. This bulletin is based upon published and unpublished research concerned with readiness for beginning reading. The published research appeared originally in various professional journals; the unpublished research was conducted in colleges and universities throughout the country. The document reviews and summarizes research in 8 categories: (1) Value of Readiness Programs; (2) Readiness Factors; (3) Length of Readiness Program; (4) Reading Readiness Programs; (5) Readiness Materials; (6) Reading Readiness Tests; (7) Readiness and the Home; and (8) Age of Beginning Reading. It is hoped that this bulletin will be useful to teachers of reading, supervisors of English and reading, college teachers, and students interested in research findings. A bibliography is provided. (Contains 71 footnotes.) [Best copy available has been provided.]
Education in Scotland. Bulletin, 1964, No. 9. OE-14095
Author: Doherty, Ellen M.
Date: 1963-00-00
Type: Historical Materials
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Educational Research,Educational Administration,Governance,Educational Finance,Preschool Education,Elementary Education,Secondary Education,Continuing Education,Higher Education,Teacher Education,Scholarships,Special Education,Adult Education,Academic Degrees,School Schedules,Enrollment Trends,Audiovisual Aids

This bulletin notes that Scotland has long cherished the ideal of a comprehensive school system, with education available to everyone according to his ability to profit from it. This document provides a brief historical background, then proceeds to describe: (1) Administration; (2) General School Provisions; (3) Preschool or Nursery Education; (4) Elementary School Education; (5) Secondary Education; (6) Further Education; (7) Universities; (8) Teachers and Teacher Training; (9) Scholarship Provisions; (10) Other Schools, including special education and training; (11) Adult Education; (12) Educational Research; and (13) Audiovisual School Services. The bulletin also includes a glossary, a list of degrees offered by Scottish universities, and a list of selected references. (Contains 18 footnotes, 12 tables, and 1 chart.) [Best copy available has been provided.]
Education in Chile. Bulletin, 1964, No. 10. OE-14096
Author: Freeburger, Adela R.
Date: 1964-00-00
Type: Historical Materials
Subjects: Elementary Education,Foreign Countries,Private Education,Democracy,International Organizations,Educational Development,Educational Administration,Governance,Preschool Education,Secondary Education,Vocational Education,Teacher Education,Higher Education,International Cooperation,Adult Education,Continuing Education,Educational Trends,Academic Degrees,Enrollment Trends,College Faculty

This bulletin notes that Chile was one of the first Latin American republics to achieve political democracy, with all aspects of its cultural, educational, and philosophical life influenced by Spanish tradition, reinforced by French and Italian influences. This document provides a brief historical background, then proceeds to describe the system of education: (1) Development; (2) Administration and Finance; (3) Preprimary Education; (4) Elementary Education; (5) Secondary Education; (6) Private Education; (7) Vocational Education; (8) Teacher Education; (9) Higher Education; (10) Centers and Schools Cosponsored by International Organizations; (11) Adult and Continuing Education; (12) Trends and Developments; (13) Glossary of Spanish Educational Terms; and (14) Selected References. (Contains 15 footnotes and 4 tables.) [Best copy available has been provided.]
Teacher Candidates' Attitudes towards Inclusion Education and Comparison of Self-Compassion Levels
Author: Aydin, Aydan
Date: 2013-06-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Measures (Individuals),Altruism,Student Teacher Attitudes,Preservice Teachers,Predictor Variables,College Seniors,Inclusion,Rating Scales,Questionnaires,Correlation,Statistical Analysis,Attitude Measures,Foreign Countries

This study has been figured for the purpose of comparing attitudes of teacher candidates toward inclusion education in terms of several variables and self-compassion levels. Sampling of the study consists of Grade 4 students of (547) Marmara University Ataturk, Faculty of Education and Faculty of Science and Letters. In this study, a personnel information questionnaire is used to collect the demographic data of the participants. Also, to measure participants' attitudes towards inclusion &quot;Attitudes&quot; toward Mainstreaming Scale is used. Besides, to measure self-compassion levels, a SCS (Self-compassion Scale) developed by Neff (2003a) and adopted to Turkish by U. Akin, A. Akin, and Abaci (2007) is used. Self-compassion levels were at medium levels. It has been found that self-compassion total scores and sub-dimension scores affected attitudes towards to inclusion education. (Contains 13 tables.)
Resource Integration Strategies for Elder Education Organizations: A Case Study in Taichung, Taiwan
Author: Tien, Chi Hu
Date: 2013-06-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Technology Integration,Internet,Resources,Administrative Organization,Cooperation,Interviews,Marketing,Educational Finance,Web Sites,Teacher Certification,Older Adults,Adult Education

Dealing with the aging problem has been a global issue. One of the keys to help successful aging is to implement elder education. The government in Taiwan has invested a lot of budget in elder education, but in practice, there are two independent and diversified elder education systems in Taiwan, which had led to a lack of resource integration, in turn, causing duplicity in investment and wastage. The aim of this study is to explore some suitable strategies for resource integration by investigating the organization and implementation of elder education in Taichung. From the results of this study, a total of 23 strategies for the resource integration of elder educational organizations were identified, including mutual support of manpower and material resources, certification of teaching staff, conducting joint classes and setting up a shared Website, and so on. These strategies could be grouped based on the five categories of resources: human, financial, material, knowledge and technical, and marketing. (Contains 7 tables and 2 figures.)
An Islamic Perspective on the Role of Education in Responding to Social Issues among Students in Malaysia
Author: Rosila Nik
Date: 2013-06-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Religion,Role of Religion,Social Problems,Islam,Islamic Culture,Social Influences,Cultural Influences,Religious Factors,Social Behavior,Educational Practices

In meeting its economic, social, and political goals, Malaysia and many other countries are challenged with the rise of social problems among their citizens. Being an Islamic country, the question of the role of religion in shaping good behavior has been an issue of concern. In spite of religion, education is seen as a significant instrument to tackle this social issue. The aim of this article is to highlight an Islamic perspective on the role of education in responding to social issues among students. This paper begins with philosophical discussion on the purpose and the meaning of education. Further discussion is on the three aspects inherent to the concept of education, i.e., the man, the content, and the method, is explained. To conclude, several suggestions are recommended to strengthen the existing educational system in Malaysia. (Contains 7 footnotes.)
The Development of Basic Competencies for Sustainability in Higher Education: An Educational Model
Author: Hidalgo, Luis Amador
Date: 2013-06-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Higher Education,Sustainability,Educational Change,Minimum Competencies,Environmental Education,Ethics,Development

Existing paradigms, which are deeply rooted in our educational systems, are fomenting unsustainable development. For this reason, it is necessary to opt for a style of education that allows university students to be aware of the need to live in a different way and be aware of our absolute dependency on our natural environment. This goal requires fundamental changes in the curriculum, as well as a broader vision of the role that educational institutions must play. One of the objectives of education in this new century must be to help achieve sustainable social and environmental human development. In this sense, higher education plays a very important role in the field of education for sustainability and the university must take on this challenge with great determination. This work presents a model for formation that furthers the development of basic competencies for sustainability, which must be incorporated into the curriculum of all higher educational studies. (Contains 4 footnotes.)
Demystifying Mixed Methods Research Design: A Review of the Literature
Author: Caruth, Gail D.
Date: 2013-08-01
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Research Design,Qualitative Research,Researchers,Mixed Methods Research,Statistical Analysis,Literature Reviews

Mixed methods research evolved in response to the observed limitations of both quantitative and qualitative designs and is a more complex method. The purpose of this paper was to examine mixed methods research in an attempt to demystify the design thereby allowing those less familiar with its design an opportunity to utilize it in future research. A review of the literature revealed that it has been gaining acceptance among researchers, researchers have begun using mixed methods research, it has the potential to offer more robust research, researchers are encouraged to outline clearly the reason(s) for using mixed methods design, and it is a more complex research design. Mixed methods research has become a valid alternative to either quantitative or qualitative research designs. It offers richer insights into the phenomenon being studied and allows the capture of information that might be missed by utilizing only one research design, enhances the body of knowledge, and generates more questions of interest for future studies that can handle a wider range of research questions because the researcher is not limited to one research design. Researchers will need to be knowledgeable in quantitative, qualitative, and mixed methods designs.
Collaboration in Special Education: Its History, Evolution, and Critical Factors Necessary for Successful Implementation
Author: Hernandez, Stephen J.
Date: 2013-06-00
Type: Information Analyses
Subjects: Cooperation,Special Needs Students,Best Practices,Special Education,Inclusion,Literature Reviews,Educational Legislation,Federal Legislation,Mainstreaming,Context Effect,Team Teaching,Teacher Attitudes,Teacher Education,Interdisciplinary Approach

Collaboration in education is seen as a legal mandate, best practice in teacher practice, and necessary for the inclusion of children with special needs. Over the years, there have been a number of evolutionary incarnations of the collaborative model, each possessing various ingredients identified as important, if not essential, components of a successful professional relationship. This article provides the reader with a review of the literature regarding collaboration in education, particularly in reference to the service of students with special needs. In addition to identifying those aspects of collaboration that have been deemed critical to its success, this article also discusses the characteristics found to challenge effective collaboration.
Blind Children: Degree of Vision, Mode of Reading -- An Analysis of Children Registered with the American Printing House for the Blind in January of 1960 under the Act "To Promote the Education of the Blind". Bulletin, 1961, No. 24. OE-35026
Author: Jones, John Walker
Date: 1961-00-00
Type: Historical Materials
Subjects: Human Body,Blindness,Special Needs Students,Residential Schools,Visual Impairments,Access to Education,Vision,Neighborhood Schools,Trend Analysis,Reading Instruction,Comparative Analysis,Vocabulary,Diseases

Blind children are entering the Nation's schools in larger numbers than ever before. In addition to those blinded by usual causes, a new eye condition primarily affecting prematurely born infants swept the Nation between 1945 and 1955, leaving thousands of visually handicapped children. Most of these are attaining school age at this time. There has been an increasing demand for statistical information of the type provided in this publication as more and more general and special educators have become involved in meeting the needs of these children. The summary findings presented are based on facts about the largest number of blind children known to have been included in an educational study in this special field. It was made possible through the cooperation of officials at the American Printing House for the Blind, who made available to the Office of Education information on the more than 14,500 children registered for the 1959-60 school year under the act "To Promote the Education of the Blind." Chapter I, Introduction, includes: (1) Scope; (2) Purpose; (3) Procedure; (4) Selected Local School Sample; and (5) Findings. Chapter II, Degree of Vision, contains: (1) Levels of Vision; (2) Major Findings; and (3) Local and Residential School Students Compared. Chapter III, Mode of Reading, presents: (1) Mode of Reading Related to Degree of Vision; (2) Local and Residential School Students Compared; and (3) Grade Distribution. Chapter IV, Implications, includes: (1) Accuracy of the Data; (2) Selecting the Most Suitable Mode of Reading; (3) Comparison of Local and Residential School Students; (4) Precise Eye Reports; (5) Terminology; (6) Retrolental Fibroplasia; (7) Grade Distributions; and (8) Conclusions. An appendix contains: (1) Table I--Levels of vision and modes of reading in residential schools, local schools, and combined; (2) Table II--Levels of vision and modes of reading for total local registrants, local selected sample, and total local registrants with sample removed; (3) Graph A--Degree of vision: total local, local selected sample, and local without selected sample compared; (4) Graph B--Students registered as readers of braille only: total local, local selected sample, and local without selected sample compared; (5) Graph C--Students registered as readers of print only: total local, local selected sample, and local without selected sample compared; and (6) Registration Form Used by American Printing House for the Blind (Replica of Portion Used to Tabulate Data). (Contains 16 graphs, 2 tables, and 6 footnotes.) [Best copy available has been provided.]
Guidance for the Underachiever with Superior Ability. Bulletin, 1961, No. 25. OE-25021
Author: Miller, Leonard M., Ed.
Date: 1961-00-00
Type: Historical Materials
Subjects: Gifted,Underachievement,Counselors,Counseling Services,Guidance,Student Needs,Definitions,Elementary Secondary Education,Higher Education,Educational Strategies

There was a need to synthesize what was being done in public schools and colleges and to provide suggestions on how to organize guidance and counseling services to meet the needs of the underachiever with superior ability. As a result, a conference was called by the Office of Education on June 23-25, 1960, in Washington, D.C., to plan the contents of a bulletin on guidance for the underachieving talented child. The participants in the conference made a careful review of guidance problems peculiar to the underachiever and the nature of research and demonstrations which have been conducted in this area. They studied the questions pertaining to guidance services for the underachiever which were being asked by educators, guidance personnel, parents, and community leaders. They concluded that the bulletin should be directed toward guidance for the underachiever with superior ability and that the content should be of practical nature to show what was currently being done to provide guidance and counseling services for the underachiever at all grade levels. This publication contains suggestions on how the guidance needs and problems of the underachiever can be identified and defines ways in which these needs can be met at the various educational levels. This bulletin contains the following chapters: (1) Nature and Scope of the Problem (Irene Impellizzeri); (2) Definition and Identification of Academic Underachievers (Merville C. Shaw II); (3) What Can Be Done at the Elementary Level (Anna R. Meeks); (4) What Can Be Done at the Secondary Level (Helen G. Stern); (5) What Can Be Done at the College Level (Robert O. Stripling); and (6) Summary and Implications (Leonard M. Miller). Individual sections contain footnotes and references. [Best copy available has been provided.]
Graduate Education: An Annotated Bibliography. Bulletin, 1961, No. 26. OE-50022
Author: Blessing, James H.
Date: 1961-00-00
Type: Historical Materials
Subjects: Graduate Study,Graduate Students,International Educational Exchange,Annotated Bibliographies,Study Abroad,Educational Research,Higher Education,Intellectual Disciplines

This bibliography is a survey of generally available recent studies and commentaries dealing with graduate education. "It covers the 4-year period, 1957-60"; but it also includes many earlier publications of exceptional interest and importance. It includes general studies of the various aspects of graduate education in the arts, sciences, and professions; "it does not include studies limited to graduate education in single academic or professional fields." The test for inclusion of an item has been its relevance to the great range of interests of deans of graduate schools, of graduate faculties and students, and of governmental and private agencies intimately concerned with graduate study and research. Only published works are listed, including some mimeographed or multilithed monographs, but drafts of work in progress are not. Book reviews, reprints (but not revised editions) of pre-1957 publications, and most brief summaries or preliminary reports of published studies have been omitted. Condensations, adaptations, and republications of articles are listed in combination with the original and annotated as a single item. Serial articles and recurring publications are usually also treated as a single item. Finally, although the bibliography includes studies of the American graduate student abroad and of international educational exchange programs, it does not include studies of foreign universities. An index is included. [Best copy available has been provided.]
International Educational Exchange: A Selected Bibliography. Bulletin, 1961, No. 27. OE-14066
Author: Cotner, Thomas E.
Date: 1961-00-00
Type: Historical Materials
Subjects: Bibliographies,Vocational Education,Private Agencies,Discussion Groups,Graduate Students,Comparative Education,International Educational Exchange,International Relations,Exchange Programs,Foreign Student Advisers,English (Second Language),Second Language Learning,Academic Advising,Undergraduate Students,Guidance,Study Abroad,Foreign Countries

International educational exchange has been the subject of two earlier bibliographies published by the U.S. Office of Education. Prepared originally under a title slightly different from the present one, the first compilation was made by Thomas E. Cotner and John W. Grissom in 1951. This was revised and updated by Frank A. Knapp, Jr., and published in 1954. The current bibliography is greatly expanded and includes a new section on bibliographies in related fields, such as comparative education and English as a foreign or second language. Both of these fields concern to some extent American and foreign exchangees and problems of orientation, guidance, and counseling. For this reason it seemed desirable to have a new section on bibliographies in these fields, but not to duplicate their listings. An effort has been made to limit the coverage in the remaining sections of this bibliography to the international exchange and training of students, teachers, professors, research scholars, leaders, and specialists, and to trainees in many fields from other countries and their American counterparts going abroad. It is believed that the publication will be of useful to Foreign Student Advisers, Fullbright Program Advisers, personnel of public and private agencies, and to foundations and other organizations participating in exchange programs (including hospitality centers and international relations discussion groups). Graduate students and others engaged in research on various aspects of exchange should also find the compilation useful. [Best copy available has been provided.]