Difference between revisions of "Brigham Young University. Division of Instructional Research, Development and Evaluation"

 
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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. (Instructional Research and Development and Instructional Development Program, for example, are specific related entities).  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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The Division of Instructional Research, Development and Evaluation was established in 1973, after the Instructional Research and Development Department absorbed Instructional Evaluation and Testing and the Institute for Computer Uses in Education. It was set up to consolidate instructional research, development, and evaluation activities under one administration head. In 1976, its duties were distributed within the College of Education, including the David O. McKay Institute. The director for the center was R. Irwin Goodman (1973-1976).
  
 
==Variant names==
 
==Variant names==
  
 
DIRD&E
 
DIRD&E
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DIRDE
  
 
==Description==
 
==Description==
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==Functions==
 
==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).
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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).
 
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Within this division was The Instructional Development Committee, which was set up to review and make recommendations on the design of instructional programs of the University; to review and make recommendations on the media requirements of academic programs.
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==Assets and Administrative Structure==
 
==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.
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The Division of Instructional Research, Development and Evaluation was a unit under the jurisdiction of director of Instructional Services until 1974, after which it was placed within the College of Education and reported to the dean. The organization acted under a director.
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Within this division was The Instructional Development Committee, which was set up to review and make recommendations on the design of instructional programs of the University; to review and make recommendations on the media requirements of academic programs.
  
 
==Associated Units==
 
==Associated Units==
  
Superior unit: [[subordinate to::Brigham Young University. College of Education]] ([[date::1973]]-[[date::1976]])
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Superior unit: [[subordinate to::Brigham Young University. Instructional Services Division]] ([[date::1973]]-[[date::1974]])
  
Later unit: [[earlier to::David O. McKay Institute]] ([[date::1976]])
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Superior unit: [[subordinate to::Brigham Young University. Division of Learning Resources]] ([[date::1974]]-[[date::1976]])
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Subordinate unit: [[superior to::Brigham Young University. Institute for Computer Uses in Education]] ([[date::1974]]-[[date::1976]])
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Earlier unit: [[earlier unit::Brigham Young University. Instructional Research and Development Dept.]] ([[date::1973]])
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Later unit: [[later unit::David O. McKay Institute]] ([[date::1976]])
  
 
==Associated Archival Materials==
 
==Associated Archival Materials==
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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))
 
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))
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The First One Hundred Years Vol. III p. 667 (Earlier unit Instructional Research and Development Dept. and Institute for Computer Uses in Education; under Instructional Services; DIRDE variant name)
  
 
==Maintenance Information==
 
==Maintenance Information==
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Record ID: EAC-2010-00282
 
Record ID: EAC-2010-00282
  
Creator: ANG
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Creator: ANG/ARC

Latest revision as of 10:14, 6 October 2020

The Division of Instructional Research, Development and Evaluation was established in 1973, after the Instructional Research and Development Department absorbed Instructional Evaluation and Testing and the Institute for Computer Uses in Education. It was set up to consolidate instructional research, development, and evaluation activities under one administration head. In 1976, its duties were distributed within the College of Education, including the David O. McKay Institute. The director for the center was R. Irwin Goodman (1973-1976).

Variant names

DIRD&E

DIRDE

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 jurisdiction of director of Instructional Services until 1974, after which it was placed within the College of Education and reported to the dean. The organization acted under a director.

Within this division was The Instructional Development Committee, which was set up to review and make recommendations on the design of instructional programs of the University; to review and make recommendations on the media requirements of academic programs.

Associated Units

Superior unit: Brigham Young University. Instructional Services Division (1973-1974)

Superior unit: Brigham Young University. Division of Learning Resources (1974-1976)

Subordinate unit: Brigham Young University. Institute for Computer Uses in Education (1974-1976)

Earlier unit: Brigham Young University. Instructional Research and Development Dept. (1973)

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))

The First One Hundred Years Vol. III p. 667 (Earlier unit Instructional Research and Development Dept. and Institute for Computer Uses in Education; under Instructional Services; DIRDE variant name)

Maintenance Information

Record ID: EAC-2010-00282

Creator: ANG/ARC