books about: evaluation     books:       Program Evaluation: An Introduction David Royse, Bruce A. Thyer, ... Brooks Cole, 2005 Praised by instructors and students alike, PROGRAM EVALUATION: AN INTRODUCTION helps your students evaluate services and programs that they will encounter in their professional practice. In the process of learning evaluation techniques and skills, students will become proficient at critically analyzing evaluation studies conducted by others. The authors present and simplify all the essentials needed for a critical appreciation of evaluation ...             Diagnosis and Evaluation in Speech Pathology (7th Edition)3 reviews William O. Haynes, Rebekah H. Pindzola Allyn & Bacon, 2007 Valuable resource I recommend this book. It has been an invaluable resource as a student in speech language pathology. Covers the basics in a very clear and concise manner.             Evaluation of Orthopedic and Athletic Injuries2 reviews Chad Starkey, Jeffrey L. Ryan F. A. Davis Company, 2001 Worthwhile study material for NATABOC This book has one very strong point, its step-by-step guides for each and every physical examination. Each stress test discussed in this text in approached in a way that makes this book unique. Information including: position of athlete, position of examiner, evaluative procedure, positive test results, and implications are thuroughly explained for ease of application. This book is a ...             Evaluation: A Systematic Approach7 reviews Peter H. Rossi, Mark W. Lipsey, ... Sage Publications, Inc, 2003 A primo primer This book works well as an introductory textbook to the field of Evaluation -- including a brief history of its origins, essential components of evaluation, theory, and designs. If you are looking for a class in Evaluation 101, or a refresher course on the principles of evaluation, this is a good textbook for you. I am in the process of reading the 6th edition cover to cover (something I ...             Program Evaluation: Alternative Approaches and Practical Guidelines (3rd Edition)7 reviews Jody L Fitzpatrick, James R Sanders, ... Allyn & Bacon, 2003 The best evaluation survey text This text surveys evaluation theory and practice in a manner that is easy to understand and teach. It's appropriate for undergraduate or graduate work in performance evaluation. The authors do an excellent job of reviewing the history and key literature. They also briefly explain popular methodologies and discuss different approaches, such as objective and holistic. The book includes case ...             Program Evaluation: Methods and Case Studies (7th Edition)3 reviews Emil J. Posavac, Raymond G. Carey Prentice Hall, 2006 Good book for your Library This is really one of the very best books for people in the Health-related fields. It helps in a very good understanding of the fundamental basics of Evaluation which will help in a good understanding, evaluation, and application of Programs at large and Health Programs in particular. Note: You need to have a good basis of Statistics to read this book. Watch out!             Qualitative Research & Evaluation Methods13 reviews Michael Quinn Patton Sage Publications, Inc, 2001 As good as it gets for a qualitative research text I purchased this book for a graduate level qualitative research methods course. The book is well written and will be an important reference in the future. Patton's writing style is engaging and he uses examples throughout the text. He is a well known qualitative researcher who has valuable experience in the subject matter. I would highly recommend this text to those interested in learning ...             Health Program Planning and Evaluation: A Practical, Systematic Approach for Community Health1 review L. Michele Issel Jones and Bartlett Publishers, Inc., 2004 great Great book. I will keep this book on my self for future use.             Teacher Evaluation: To Enhance Professional Practice1 review Charlotte Danielson, Thomas L. McGreal Association for Supervision & Curriculum Deve, 2000 Teacher evaluation: To enhance Professional Practice Finally, a book that looks at teaching and evaluating in a organized, systematic approach. A continum of professional practice based on research of successful teaching methods. This is a helpful guide for new and seasoned educators, administrators and others interested in identifying an evaluating good teaching strategies.             Psychological Evaluations for the Courts, Third Edition: A Handbook for Mental Health Professionals and ...4 reviews Gary B. Melton, John Petrila, ... The Guilford Press, 2007 Required reading The second edition, published in 1997, was the ultimate reference authority. The field has expanded considerably since then, and this third edition is even bigger and better. It is written for two groups: mental health professionals who perform psychological evaluations for the courts, and the legal professionals who retain them. It is also an invaluable resource book for students pursuing ...             Research and Evaluation in Education and Psychology: Integrating Diversity with Quantitative, Qualitative, ...1 review Donna M. Mertens Sage Publications, Inc, 2004 Buen libro Este libro... es una muy buena guia para dar el curso de metodologia o para aquellos que inician una investigacion en psicologia.... El ingles es de facil comprension. Lo que posibilita a los estudiantes de habla hispana entender el lenguaje con relativa facilidad....             Evaluation (2nd Edition)5 reviews Carol H. Weiss Prentice Hall, 1997 The 2nd edition is as wonderful as the 1st I found Weiss' 1st edition as a college student and loved the friendly and down-to-earth way that she wrote about evaluation. The long-awaited 2nd edition is every bit as wonderful! She takes a complicated and potentially boring topic and makes it come alive with good examples and practical advice. As a professor of evaluation, I've tried a lot of textbooks. This one is my favorite, and my ...             Evaluation and Treatment of Swallowing Disorders4 reviews Jeri A. Logemann Pro-Ed, 1997 The classic text for dysphagia Logemann and dysphagia are synonymous. Anyone even thinking of working with dysphagia patients needs this book in their library. Everyone refers to it. Everyone teaches from it. Everyone uses it when they need to brush up on their dysphagia knowledge. So what are you waiting for? Buy it!! Unlike many technical writers, Logemann writes well and only uses as much jargon as is absolutely ...             Measurement and Evaluation in Psychology and Education (7th Edition)1 review Robert M. Thorndike Prentice Hall, 2004 Great text- old edition BETTER than new I used this text in 2006 for a 300-level (upper-level undergraduate) psychology class called "Psychological Tests and Measures" that was taught by a PhD whose "thing" was tests and measures. This text was better written than the following editions...and I paid next to nothing for it. FYI I earned an A for the class and graduated with a BS in psychology last year. ALSO GREAT STUDY ...             Clinical Instruction And Evaluation: A Teaching Resource1 review Andrea B. O'Connor Jones and Bartlett Publishers, 2006 Great Resource for Nursing Faculty This book is intended for part-time clinical faculty in nursing programs but it has excellent chapters that can be helpful to anyone teaching in nursing education. It addresses many helpful techniques that experienced clinical educators have used, as well results of research in clinical teaching. The chapter dealing with interpersonal issues in clinical education is especially helpful in ...             Occupational Therapy Evaluation for Children: A Pocket Guide Shelley E Mulligan Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2003 The purpose of this book is to provide occupational therapy fieldwork students and novice practitioners with a quick guide to evaluation for children. This book will help students and practitioners perform efficient but comprehensive evaluations. Features include a step-by-step guide to the evaluation process, guidelines for selecting appropriate standardized and non-standardized tests, practical advice for meeting documentation requirements, ...             Curriculum Development and Evaluation in Nursing2 reviews Sarah B Keating Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2005 Curriculum Development and Evaluation in Nursing Curriculum Development and Evaluation in Nursing by Sarah B. Keating (ed.) (2006) has seven sections and 15 chapters as a practical guide for developing curricula at the ADN, BSN, entry level masters, specialty and advanced practice masters, and doctoral programs. Section one is introduction to the history of curriculum development and faculty role. Section two is about learning theories, ...             Handbook of Practical Program Evaluation (Jossey Bass Nonprofit & Public Management Series)3 reviews Jossey-Bass, 2004 Top-notch resource for students & practitioners I used the first edition of this book in graduate school in the early 1990s and am using this second edition in current professional research. Both editions are excellent resources for students and practitioners. Recommend highly.             Family Evaluation: An Approach Based on Bowen Theory2 reviews Michael E. Kerr, Murray Bowen W. W. Norton & Company, 1988 Introduction to natural sytems A rich introduction to Murray Bowen's natural systems theory. Explains relevance of the theory to clinical work with families, couples, and individuals. Also, briefly explores and contrasts the relationship of Bowen theory to sociobiology, evolutionary neurology, and analytic theory. Case illustrations are clear and helpful. Would recommend to social workers, psychologist, biologists, and ...             Measurement And Evaluation in Human Performance1 review James R. Morrow, Allen W. Jackson, ... Human Kinetics Publishers, 2006 Measurement & Evaluation in Human Performance Good book, but some things were hard to understand. Professor did a better job of explaining some things in class.              search for books alternative, approaches, community, curriculum, development, diagnosis, disorders, diversity, evaluation, evaluations, guidelines, instruction, integrating, introduction, management, measurement, nonprofit, occupational, orthopedic, pathology, performance, practical, professional, professionals, psychological, psychology, qualitative, quantitative, swallowing, systematic books:    Kindle - Amazon's New Wireless Reading Device This is the future of book reading. I have used it and love it! randomly chosen book: The Tao of Pooh home  impressum - about us