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50 Years of ERIC
50 Years of ERIC
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Assessment for All in Scotland.
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Dockrell, W. B. – Studies in Educational Evaluation, 1985
Curriculum reform in Scotland in the 1970s is described. The implications for testing and teaching are discussed. (GDC)
Descriptors: Achievement Tests, Curriculum Development, Educational Assessment, Educational Objectives
National Quality Indicators--Scotland.
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Dockrell, W. B. – Studies in Educational Evaluation, 1988
The background and status of efforts toward the development of national educational quality standards for Scotland are discussed. Issues covered include relationships between English and Scottish efforts, information provided by the Scottish Education Department, problems with local-level authorities, and the use of qualitative versus quantitative…
Descriptors: Educational Assessment, Educational Quality, National Norms, National Standards
Recent Developments in Assessment and Examination Procedures in Scotland.
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Dockrell, W. B. – Studies in Educational Evaluation, 1987
This article discusses recent changes in formative and summative assessment in Scotland. The Examination system is being extended to cover all aspects of schooling for all pupils. There are extensive changes in the system, now called Scottish National Diploma, for those pursuing business, technical, or vocational courses. (LMO)
Descriptors: Educational Objectives, Educational Testing, Elementary Secondary Education, Foreign Countries
An Evaluation of Teaching Fifteen Year Olds about HIV/AIDS.
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Dockrell, Julie; Dockrell, W. B. – Studies in Educational Evaluation, 1995
Results of an evaluation of four school-based acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) education programs are presented. The importance of evaluation in such programs is explored, and the need to consider current developments in the AIDS field in the design and evaluation of such programs is highlighted. (SLD)
Descriptors: Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome, Adolescents, Evaluation Methods, Health Education