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Report From The Stem 2026 Workshop On Assessment, Evaluation, And Accreditation, Rebecca Bates, Angela Arnold, Cary Komoto, Peggy Brickman, R. Alan Cheville, Elizabeth Longley, Jose Mestre, Mihaela Sabin, James Warnock Jan 2019

Report From The Stem 2026 Workshop On Assessment, Evaluation, And Accreditation, Rebecca Bates, Angela Arnold, Cary Komoto, Peggy Brickman, R. Alan Cheville, Elizabeth Longley, Jose Mestre, Mihaela Sabin, James Warnock

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A gathering of science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) higher education stakeholders met in November 2018 to consider the relationship between innovation in education and assessment. When we talk about assessment in higher education, it is inextricably linked to both evaluation and accreditation, so all three were considered. The first question we asked was can we build a nation of learners? This starts with considering the student, first and foremost. As educators, this is a foundation of our exploration and makes our values transparent. As educators, how do we know we are having an impact? As members and implementers of …


National Spatial Skills Project - Preliminary Findings Of Phase One, Brian Bowe, Edmund Nevin, Darren Carthy, Niall Seery, Sheryl Sorby Jul 2016

National Spatial Skills Project - Preliminary Findings Of Phase One, Brian Bowe, Edmund Nevin, Darren Carthy, Niall Seery, Sheryl Sorby

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The overall aim of this project is to determine the role that spatial ability plays in academic success in STEM disciplines across all levels of the Irish education system. Research studies carried out across many countries, including Ireland, have shown that spatial skills and reasoning play a central role in determining a student’s perceptions of STEM subjects and disciplines, and significantly impacts on their ability to succeed in these areas. This research is being carried out to establish the levels of spatial ability across all levels of education in Ireland and to introduce education interventions and learning activities to increase …


Recognising The Value Of The Arts And Humanities In A Time Of Austerity, Ellen Hazelkorn, Mairtin Ryan, Andrew Gibson, Elaine Ward Jul 2013

Recognising The Value Of The Arts And Humanities In A Time Of Austerity, Ellen Hazelkorn, Mairtin Ryan, Andrew Gibson, Elaine Ward

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Assessing Europe's University-Based Research, European Commission:Expert Group On Assessment Of University-Based Education, Ellen Hazelkorn Feb 2010

Assessing Europe's University-Based Research, European Commission:Expert Group On Assessment Of University-Based Education, Ellen Hazelkorn

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This report presents findings of the Expert Group on Assessment of University-Based Research set up by the European Commission, DG Research in 2008 to identify the framework for a new and more coherent methodology to assess the research produced by European universities.


Assessment Of Kalamazoo County's Education For Employment (Efe) Programs Using 2008 Survey Data, Kevin M. Hollenbeck, Jason M. Preuss Sep 2008

Assessment Of Kalamazoo County's Education For Employment (Efe) Programs Using 2008 Survey Data, Kevin M. Hollenbeck, Jason M. Preuss

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Assessment Of Kalamazoo County's Education For Employment (Efe) Programs Using 2007 Survey Data, Kevin M. Hollenbeck, Jason M. Preuss Mar 2008

Assessment Of Kalamazoo County's Education For Employment (Efe) Programs Using 2007 Survey Data, Kevin M. Hollenbeck, Jason M. Preuss

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An Evaluation Of The 21st Century Workplace Skills Initiative, Kevin M. Hollenbeck, Bridget F. Timmeney Jan 2008

An Evaluation Of The 21st Century Workplace Skills Initiative, Kevin M. Hollenbeck, Bridget F. Timmeney

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Assessment Of Kalamazoo County's Education For Employment (Efe) Programs Using 2006 Survey Data, Kevin M. Hollenbeck, Jason M. Preuss Feb 2007

Assessment Of Kalamazoo County's Education For Employment (Efe) Programs Using 2006 Survey Data, Kevin M. Hollenbeck, Jason M. Preuss

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An Evaluation Of Michigan Regional Skills Alliances (Mirsas): Final Report, Kevin M. Hollenbeck, Randall W. Eberts Aug 2006

An Evaluation Of Michigan Regional Skills Alliances (Mirsas): Final Report, Kevin M. Hollenbeck, Randall W. Eberts

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An Evaluation Of Michigan Regional Skills Alliances (Mirsas): Interim Report, Kevin M. Hollenbeck, Randall W. Eberts Mar 2006

An Evaluation Of Michigan Regional Skills Alliances (Mirsas): Interim Report, Kevin M. Hollenbeck, Randall W. Eberts

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Process And Net Impact Evaluations Of The Focus: Hope Adult Training Programs And Student Loan Fund, Kevin M. Hollenbeck, Kelly Derango Oct 2005

Process And Net Impact Evaluations Of The Focus: Hope Adult Training Programs And Student Loan Fund, Kevin M. Hollenbeck, Kelly Derango

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Assessment Of Kalamazoo County's Education For Employment (Efe) Programs Using 2005 Survey Data, Kevin M. Hollenbeck, Jason M. Preuss Sep 2005

Assessment Of Kalamazoo County's Education For Employment (Efe) Programs Using 2005 Survey Data, Kevin M. Hollenbeck, Jason M. Preuss

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A Summary Of The Evaluation Of The Community Playgroup Initiative, Geraldine French Apr 2005

A Summary Of The Evaluation Of The Community Playgroup Initiative, Geraldine French

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Community playgroups contribute to a sense of identity, belonging and participation. Beyond the family and the school, the community has the potential to contribute to the development of supportive environments for our young pre-school aged citizens. In recognition of the vulnerability of these important services in Ireland the Community Playgroup Initiative (cpi) 2001 – 2004 was established. It was funded by the Katharine Howard Foundation in partnership with the then South Eastern Health Board (SEHB) in Ireland. This three-year project was developed to assist community playgroups to deliver a high quality sessional service, to identify and evaluate the impact of …


Valuing Community Playgroups: Lessons For Practice And Policy, Geraldine French Jan 2005

Valuing Community Playgroups: Lessons For Practice And Policy, Geraldine French

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The Community Playgroup Initiative (cpi) was established and funded by the Katharine Howard Foundation (KHF) in partnership with the South Eastern Health Board (SEHB*) and with assistance from the Equal Opportunities Childcare Programme (EOCP). This three-year project was developed to assist community playgroups to deliver a high quality sessional service and to identify and evaluate the impact of funding and support on the quality of service provided to children and their families. A further aim of cpi was to highlight the value of community playgroups. Among the objectives of cpi were that children and families would benefit, that staff and …


Accountability Systems In School-To-Work, Kevin M. Hollenbeck May 2004

Accountability Systems In School-To-Work, Kevin M. Hollenbeck

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Assessment Of Kalamazoo County's Education For Employment (Efe) Programs Using 1999 Survey Data, Kevin M. Hollenbeck Sep 1999

Assessment Of Kalamazoo County's Education For Employment (Efe) Programs Using 1999 Survey Data, Kevin M. Hollenbeck

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An Analysis Of 4th And 5th Grade Meap Results At Elementary Schools In Southwest Michigan, Kevin M. Hollenbeck, Kristine Kracker Sep 1998

An Analysis Of 4th And 5th Grade Meap Results At Elementary Schools In Southwest Michigan, Kevin M. Hollenbeck, Kristine Kracker

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Assessment Of Kalamazoo County's Education For Employment (Efe) Programs Using 1998 Survey Data, Kevin M. Hollenbeck Aug 1998

Assessment Of Kalamazoo County's Education For Employment (Efe) Programs Using 1998 Survey Data, Kevin M. Hollenbeck

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