Literaturnachweis - Detailanzeige
Autor/inn/en | [Cieutat, V. J.; Snider, J. C.] |
---|---|
Institution | American Institutes for Research in the Behavioral Sciences, Pittsburgh, PA. |
Titel | Test Development and Research: West African Examinations Council (1965-1968). Final Project Report January 1965-December 1968. Semi-Annual Report 1 July 1968-31 December 1968. |
Quelle | , (71 Seiten) |
Dokumenttyp | gedruckt; Monographie |
Schlagwörter | Achievement Tests; Aptitude Tests; Developing Nations; Higher Education; National Programs; Objective Tests; Occupational Tests; Program Descriptions; Program Development; Research and Development Centers; Secondary Education; Testing Programs; Africa; Gambia; Ghana; Nigeria; Sierra Leone Achievement test; Achievement; Testing; Test; Tests; Leistungsbeurteilung; Leistungsüberprüfung; Leistung; Testdurchführung; Testen; Aptitude test; Eignungsprüfung; Eignungstest; Developing country; Developing countries; Entwicklungsland; Hochschulbildung; Hochschulsystem; Hochschulwesen; nicht übertragen; Objektiver Test; Berufseignungsprüfung; Programmplanung; Forschungszentrum; Sekundarbereich; Afrika |
Abstract | Activities of the Test Development and Research Office (TEDRO), a division of the West African Examinations Council (WAEC), are described. The WAEC is an international educational and professional testing organization established to serve its four member countries: Nigeria, Ghana, Sierra Leone, and The Gambia. The U.S. Agency for International Development supports WAEC's program of research and development performed to introduce large-scale testing programs to West Africa. The tests are used primarily for manpower selection and for assessment of academic achievement as related to graduation requirements, college entrance, Civil Service employment, and occupational certification. TEDRO has three primary responsibilities: to initiate and coordinate all objective test development, to establish aptitude testing services, and to plan and execute research on tests and testing procedures. The history and development of testing organizations in West Africa, as well as training and research activities, are described. Particular emphasis is given to TEDRO programs completed through December 1968. Studies investigating the validity of TEDRO-developed aptitude tests are summarized. (GDC) |
Erfasst von | ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Washington, DC |