Evaluating the success or failure of work force training programs is most often accomplished through the reporting of "objective" data. Rarely are the students' views of their own success in such a training program formally solicited or applied in any useful way. But participant perceptions can be a critical barometer...
The major thrust of this research was to design, test, and
perfect an accurate and effective assessment technique, which would
result in becoming an assessment model. For the purpose of developing
this assessment model, the employment need for full-time
instructors of occupational subjects in the community colleges within
the state...
The Oregon Employment Division (ES) and Job Training
Partnership Act (JTPA) funded agencies frequently provide
employment and training services to the same populations,
resulting in increased demands to coordinate the two systems
efforts and avoid duplications of service.
This study examined coordination between local ES
offices and JTPA agencies in...
In this study I explored the variety of educational opportunities
available in museums. Next, I examined the museum education programs
in the Portland, Oregon area and described what types of opportunities are
available to teachers. Finally, I made suggestions for teachers on how to
best access museum programs and for...
The main objective of this research was to determine the professional
in-service development needs of fourth, fifth, and sixth grade
teachers in the metropolitan school districts of Portland and Seattle.
The primary objectives for conducting this research investigation were
as follows:
1. To determine the professional in-service development needs
of...