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50 Years of ERIC
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Instructor Assessment of a Standardized Proficiency Test for Course Exemption.
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Hargrett, Nancy T.; Chapman, David W. – Educational Research Quarterly, 1978
The use of standardized test scores to exempt students from college courses was investigated using the General Psychology Exam of the College Level Examination Program. Results questioned the ability of instructors to assess its utility. (JKS)
Descriptors: Advanced Placement, College Credits, Equivalency Tests, Higher Education
Explaining Course Oriented Attitude: A Canonical Analysis
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Kelly, Edward F.; Chapman, David W. – Educational Research Quarterly, 1977
Relationships between student attitudes toward Edward Keller plan psychology courses and student ratings of specific teacher behaviors and class characteristics were investigated in a study of 563 senior high school students enrolled in Keller plan courses. Practical course value and teacher enthusiasm were positively related to the students'…
Descriptors: Advanced Placement Programs, Course Content, Course Evaluation, High School Students
Career Satisfaction of Teachers.
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Chapman, David W. – Educational Research Quarterly, 1982
Building from Holland's model of vocational choice, this study investigated the extent to which teachers' career satisfaction is related to selected skills, values, and professional accomplishments of those teachers. Career satisfaction was significantly related to teachers' professional achievements consistent with Holland's model and previous…
Descriptors: Educational Environment, Elementary School Teachers, Job Satisfaction, Models