Brigham Young University. Division of Instructional Research, Development and Evaluation
The Division of Instructional Research, Development and Evaluation was established in 1973. It was set up to consolidate instructional research, development and evaluation activities under one administration head. It was reorganized into the David O. McKay Institute in 1976. The director for the center was R. Irwin Goodman (1973-1976).
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Variant names
DIRD&E
Description
Established: 1973
Abolished: 1976
Location: Provo, Utah (1973-1976)
Functions
Main functions of the organization was to provide effective and responsive support to faculty in an effort to improve the instructional process. These services were set up not only for Brigham Young University but also the Church Educational System, and the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The three main divisions within the organization were the Department of Instructional Development (DID),the Department of Instructional Evaluation and Testing (DIET), and the Institute for Computer Uses in Education (ICUE).
Assets and Administrative Structure
The Division of Instructional Research, Development and Evaluation was a unit under the College of Education and reported to the dean. the organization acted under a director.
Associated Units
Superior unit: Brigham Young University. College of Education (1973-1976)
Later unit: David O. McKay Institute (1976)
Associated Archival Materials
Brigham Young University David O. McKay Institute Records, 1965-1983 (UA 1306)
Sources
Brigham Young University David O. McKay Institute Records, 1965-1983 (director R. Irwin Goodman; provide effective and responsive support to faculty; serve Brigham Young University, the Church Educational System, and the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints; three main divisions the Department of Instructional Development (DID),the Department of Instructional Evaluation and Testing (DIET), and the Institute for Computer Uses in Education (ICUE))
Maintenance Information
Record ID: EAC-2010-00282
Creator: ANG