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Finch, Curtis R.; Bjorkquist, David C. – Journal of Industrial Teacher Education, 1977
Focuses on program evaluation of vocational education from four different starting points (context, input, process, and product evaluation) and the purposes to which each is directed. (Editor/TA)
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Educational Objectives, Evaluation Criteria, Evaluation Methods
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Finch, Curtis R.; And Others – Journal of Industrial Teacher Education, 1978
Presents results of a survey conducted to establish an empirical base for planning research activities and identifying the research needs of National Association of Industrial and Technical Teacher Educators (NAITTE) members. The survey instrument is included. (TA)
Descriptors: Industrial Arts Teachers, Needs Assessment, Professional Associations, Program Development
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Finch, Curtis R.; Hamilton, James B. – Journal of Industrial Teacher Education, 1975
Descriptors: Administrator Guides, Competency Based Education, Competency Based Teacher Education, Cooperative Programs
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Finch, Curtis R.; O'Reilly, Patrick A. – Journal of Industrial Teacher Education, 1974
The measure was designed to be able to evaluate a student's ability to find troubles in an automobile engine, to be appropriate at a variety of geographic sites, and to meet certain validity and reliability standards. (AG)
Descriptors: Auto Mechanics, Measurement, Measurement Instruments, Performance Criteria
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Finch, Curtis R.; O'Reilly, Patrick A. – Journal of Industrial Teacher Education, 1988
This study synthesized trade and industrial (T&I) teacher education research over the past 18 years. Areas where research has been the most prevalent were examined, and implications for T&I teacher preparation were determined. (JOW)
Descriptors: Educational Research, Teacher Characteristics, Teacher Education, Teacher Supply and Demand
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Finch, Curtis R. – Journal of Industrial Teacher Education, 1987
Explains the issue theme, which is alternate delivery systems for vocational education. Somewhat fewer delivery systems were identified than was anticipated. (CH)
Descriptors: Adult Education, Delivery Systems, Models, Nontraditional Education
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Finch, Curtis R. – Journal of Industrial Teacher Education, 1987
Describes the five phases involved in developing military instructional systems. These phases are (1) analyze, (2) design, (3) develop, (4) implement, and (5) control. Strengths and weaknesses are explored. (CH)
Descriptors: Adult Education, Delivery Systems, Instructional Design, Military Organizations
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Suzuki, Warren N.; Finch, Curtis R. – Journal of Industrial Teacher Education, 1987
The authors critique five articles in the special feature issue of the journal on alternate delivery systems for industrial training. Comment focuses on problems of implementing instructional delivery systems and on differences in terminology. (CH)
Descriptors: Adult Education, Delivery Systems, Industrial Training, Models
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Oscarson, David J.; Finch, Curtis R. – Journal of Industrial Teacher Education, 1980
This study focused on identifying what methods or activities might be most influential in the acceptance and use of educational innovations. Specific emphasis was placed on variables associated with the adoption-proneness of trade and industrial teachers. Results suggest that adoption-prone groups should assume leadership in the use of…
Descriptors: Adoption (Ideas), Change Agents, Cluster Analysis, Educational Innovation
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Finch, Curtis R.; Impellitteri, Joseph T. – Journal of Industrial Teacher Education, 1971
Descriptors: Measurement Instruments, Measurement Techniques, Performance Criteria, Performance Factors
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Finch, Curtis R.; And Others – Journal of Industrial Teacher Education, 1972
Descriptors: Educational Media, Educational Resources, Resource Materials, Teacher Attitudes
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Finch, Curtis R.; Gustilo, Teodorico – Journal of Industrial Teacher Education, 1971
This study compared two subgroups of trade and technical teachers to determine whether or not any biographical differences existed. (Author/GB)
Descriptors: Educational Research, Predictive Measurement, Research Methodology, Sampling
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Finch, Curtis R.; Crunkilton, John R. – Journal of Industrial Teacher Education, 1991
International educational linkages can help institutions stretch limited resources and enrich the curriculum. Establishing an international linkage involves identifying basic considerations (benefits and obligations), examining arrangement options, selecting a partner, making a formal agreement, and nurturing and maintaining the partnership. (SK)
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Educational Cooperation, Global Approach, Institutional Cooperation