Improving Textbook Selection

1985 ◽  
Vol 12 (3) ◽  
pp. 150-152 ◽  
Author(s):  
Steven P. Chatman ◽  
Ernest T. Goetz
Keyword(s):  
Cognitive Psychology ◽  
Educational Psychology ◽  
Evaluation Method ◽  
Review Committee ◽  
Textbook Evaluation ◽  
Evaluation Procedures ◽  
Key Concepts ◽  
Recent Developments ◽  
Introductory Textbooks ◽  
Initial Results

This study describes an objective index-based textbook evaluation method that can be efficiently and reliably applied to large collections of introductory textbooks. The method was designed to help an instructor or textbook review committee reduce the pool of available introductory textbooks to a manageable number for more in-depth treatments. Initial results indicated that there was a great deal of variability among introductory educational psychology textbooks in the extent of their coverage of recent developments in cognitive psychology. Based on the dimensions assessed (key concepts and major theorists referenced), the majority of textbooks were eliminated from further consideration. The advantages and limitations of this and other textbook evaluation procedures are discussed.

Applications of Cognitive Developmental Theory and Data to Educational Psychology

1991 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 7-8
Author(s):  
Graeme S. Halford
Keyword(s):  
Cognitive Psychology ◽  
Cognitive Development ◽  
Cognitive Science ◽  
Cognitive Processes ◽  
Educational Psychology ◽  
Philosophy Of Mind ◽  
Developmental Theory ◽  
Recent Developments ◽  
Intellectual Activities ◽  
Mathematics And Science

Recent developments in Cognitive Psychology and in the new discipline of Cognitive Science (an integration of Cognitive Psychology, Computer Science, Linguistics, Philosophy of Mind, and Cognitive Neuroscience) have made it appropriate to consider new ways in which Cognitive Development and Educational Psychology can benefit each other. Cognitive Development can contribute to Educational Psychology by specifying cognitive processes entailed in educationally relevant tasks, by analysing processing loads, and by indicating more efficient ways of using available capacity. Cognitive Psychology and Cognitive Science have now produced some penetrating theories of the cognitive processes that underlie a wide variety of intellectual activities. Although there is still much work remaining to be done, these developments can be used to analyse the strategies children and adults use in solving problems in areas such as mathematics and science. This can result in benefits in both learning and remediation. Educational Psychology can benefit Cognitive Development by offering alternativeconcepts, by providing realistic problems for analysis, and by providing a testing ground for its theories. I will illustrate these ideas in the area of mathematics.

Bewertung lichter Wälder im Kanton Zürich und der Nutzen für das Projektmanagement | Evaluation of open forest in Canton Zurich and its significance for project management

2006 ◽  
Vol 157 (8) ◽  
pp. 303-309
Author(s):  
René Bertiller ◽  
Andreas Keel ◽  
Hans-Peter Stutz
Keyword(s):  
Project Management ◽  
Animal Species ◽  
Evaluation Method ◽  
Advantages And Disadvantages ◽  
Open Forest ◽  
Open Forests ◽  
Initial Results ◽  
The Way

In 2004, the canton of Zurich possessed 376 hectares of uninterrupted open forest. Such stretches of forest provide essential habitats for animal species that favour both light and heat. Standardised surveys, and available data relative to existing flora and fauna has greatly facilitated the evaluation of the forest's vegetation and inhabitants. This contribution presents both the methods used, and the initial results. The advantages and disadvantages of the so called LiWa-indicator are discussed,and the way this evaluation method can be used to manage the plan of action entitled «Open forests in Canton Zurich»is illustrated.

scholarly journals Survey of Teacher’s Views on Teaching Evaluation Method: An Implication for Education

2017 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Desalegn Alemu ◽  
M.V.R. Raju
Keyword(s):  
Professional Development ◽  
Performance Evaluation ◽  
Evaluation Method ◽  
Present Finding ◽  
Descriptive Analysis ◽  
Teaching Evaluation ◽  
Analysis Method ◽  
Evaluation Procedures ◽  
Performance Evaluation Method ◽  
Questionnaire Surveys

The purpose of the present study was to survey teachers views on the performance evaluation methods employed in the wolkite, Wachemo and Welaita sodo University. 280 randomly selected participants from the three universities were involved in the survey. Data gathered through questionnaire survey were analyzed using descriptive analysis method. The questionnaire surveys were used to examine the teachers views on the existing evaluation method. The present finding revealed that the performance evaluation method lacks objectivity, do not support teacher’s professional development and the evaluation procedures are in accordance with the purpose of evaluation. Based on the findings and discussions of study, conclusion and recommendations were forwarded.

Measuring E-Government in Italy

2011 ◽  
pp. 2830-2841
Author(s):  
Marcella Corsi
Keyword(s):  
Public Sector ◽  
Evaluation Method ◽  
Electronic Government ◽  
The Public ◽  
Evaluation Procedures ◽  
Access And Quality ◽  
Ease Of Access ◽  
Definition Of ◽  
Back Office ◽  
The Impact

This chapter describes our experience in establishing an Observatory for the measurement of the impact of e-government policies onto the efficiency and the effectiveness of the Italian public sector. Such an Observatory is based on evaluation procedures different from those used in other measurement exercises, such as e-Europe or those belonging to the Big Five consultant groups. Moreover, the adopted definition of “e-government” is slightly different than the usual one, as it takes into account not only the mere providing of e-services, but also the whole impact of ICT in terms of transformation of Public Administration — both at a “front-” and at a “back-office” level. What has made us think about a new evaluation method is the desire for a standard, transparent (i.e., one that everyone understands) system, which, while it takes into account the overall level of e-government, the type and number of online services, and their ease of access and quality, also considers policy actions which flavor the spread of electronic government applications, both inside and outside the public sector.

scholarly journals Recent developments in cattle, pig, sheep and horse breeding - a review

2014 ◽  
Vol 83 (4) ◽  
pp. 327-340 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alena Svitáková ◽  
Jitka Schmidová ◽  
Petr Pešek ◽  
Alexandra Novotná
Keyword(s):  
Dairy Cattle ◽  
Performance Test ◽  
Evaluation Method ◽  
Genetic Evaluation ◽  
Random Regression ◽  
Farm Animals ◽  
Breeding Objectives ◽  
Recent Developments ◽  
Genetic Evaluations ◽  
Method Of Evaluation

The aim of this review was to summarize new genetic approaches and techniques in the breeding of cattle, pigs, sheep and horses. Often production and reproductive traits are treated separately in genetic evaluations, but advantages may accrue to their joint evaluation. A good example is the system in pig breeding. Simplified breeding objectives are generally no longer appropriate and consequently becoming increasingly complex. The goal of selection for improved animal performance is to increase the profit of the production system; therefore, economic selection indices are now used in most livestock breeding programmes. Recent developments in dairy cattle breeding have focused on the incorporation of molecular information into genetic evaluations and on increasing the importance of longevity and health in breeding objectives to maximize the change in profit. For a genetic evaluation of meat yield (beef, pig, sheep), several types of information can be used, including data from performance test stations, records from progeny tests and measurements taken at slaughter. The standard genetic evaluation method of evaluation of growth or milk production has been the multi-trait animal model, but a test-day model with random regression is becoming the new standard, in sheep as well. Reviews of molecular genetics and pedigree analyses for performance traits in horses are described. Genome – wide selection is becoming a world standard for dairy cattle, and for other farm animals it is under development.

Introduction of CASS Pipe Flaw Evaluation of JSME Rules on Fitness for Service

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kiminobu Hojo
Keyword(s):  
Stainless Steel ◽  
Evaluation Method ◽  
Limit Load ◽  
Evaluation Procedure ◽  
Screening Criteria ◽  
Steel Pipes ◽  
Evaluation Procedures ◽  
Degradation Models ◽  
Fracture Tests ◽  
Cast Stainless Steel

Abstract This paper summarizes the revised flaw evaluation procedures for cast austenitic stainless steel (CASS) pipe of the Japan Society of Mechanical Engineers (JSME) rules on fitness for service (FFS) in 2018 addenda. The revision includes the introduction of thermal aging degradation models for stressstrain curve and fracture resistance (J-R) curve, application of a screening criteria for the fracture evaluation procedure of cast stainless steel pipes, and introduction of a new critical stress parameter for the limit load evaluation method of a shallow flaw with a flaw depth to thickness ratio of less than or equal to 0.5. These revisions are based on a large database of specimen tests and several fracture tests of flat plate and large pipe models using thermally aged material, which have already been published.

Recent Developments in Canadian Aboriginal Law: Overview of Case Law and of Certain Principles of Aboriginal Law

2008 ◽  
Vol 10 (3) ◽  
pp. 319-350
Author(s):  
Patricia Ochman
Keyword(s):  
Supreme Court ◽  
Indigenous Peoples ◽  
Case Law ◽  
Supreme Court Of Canada ◽  
Treaty Rights ◽  
Aboriginal Rights ◽  
The Supreme Court ◽  
Key Concepts ◽  
Recent Developments ◽  
Aboriginal Law

AbstractThe author reviews the most recent judgments rendered by the Supreme Court of Canada and certain provincial courts, in order to provide an update in the sphere of Aboriginal law practice in Canada, destined mainly for foreign lawyers and academics. Throughout the review of those recent judgments, the author provides an overview of certain key principles and concepts of Canadian Aboriginal law. Besides providing an overview of recent judgments in the sphere of Aboriginal law, the author seeks to illustrate how meaningful the protection and recognition of Aboriginal rights and treaty rights are in practice, through the overview of key concepts and principles of Canadian Aboriginal law and how they were recently interpreted by Canadian courts. The author briefly addresses Canada's vote against the adoption of the U.N. Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples.

scholarly journals Beyond Assimilation and Integration: The Shift to ‘National’ and ‘Transnational’ Inclusion

2015 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 73-87 ◽  
Author(s):  
Christopher Houtkamp
Keyword(s):  
Scientific Literature ◽  
Minority Literature ◽  
Trade Off ◽  
Central Topic ◽  
Key Concepts ◽  
Recent Developments ◽  
Core Concepts ◽  
Definition Of

Abstract One of the key concepts of the MIME (Mobility and Inclusion in Multilingual Europe) project is, obviously, ‘inclusion’. However, precisely describing what the concept means is not as straightforward as it may seem. It has been used in different contexts in scientific literature. This paper attempts to contribute to the enfolding MIME-framework by critically reflecting upon the definition of ‘inclusion’. Drawing upon theories of acculturation, three core concepts in minority literature, namely ‘assimilation,’ ‘integration,’ and ‘inclusion’ will be examined, and their differences demarcated. In the light of recent developments, such as transnationalism, it will be determined which concept is best suited to analyse contemporary accommodation processes of minorities in their countries of residence. After examining the trade-off between mobility and inclusion, a central topic in all MIMErelated research, some general conclusions about ‘inclusion’ and diversitymanagement will be drawn.

Simulating Machines: Modelling, Metaphysics and the Mechanosphere

2020 ◽  
Vol 14 (3) ◽  
pp. 349-374
Author(s):  
F. LeRon Shults
Keyword(s):  
Computer Modelling ◽  
Computational Modelling ◽  
Social Scientists ◽  
Conceptual Apparatus ◽  
Political Implications ◽  
The Social ◽  
Key Concepts ◽  
Recent Developments ◽  
Social Scientific ◽  
Major Section

This article explores some of the ways in which the conceptual apparatus of A Thousand Plateaus, and especially its machinic metaphysics, can be connected to recent developments in computer modelling and social simulation, which provide new tools for thinking that are becoming increasingly popular among philosophers and social scientists. Conversely, the successful deployment of these tools provides warrant for the flat ontology articulated in A Thousand Plateaus and therefore contributes to the ‘reversal of Platonism’ for which Deleuze had called in his earlier works, such as Logic of Sense. The first major section offers a brief exposition of some key concepts in A Thousand Plateaus in order to set the stage for the second and third major sections, which argue that the fabrication of a metaphysics of immanence can be accelerated by connecting its conceptual apparatus more explicitly to insights derived from philosophical analyses of computational modelling and simulation and the social scientific use of ‘assemblage theory’. The article concludes with a summary of the argument and a brief consideration of some of the potential ethical and political implications of this interdisciplinary engagement.

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