英语教学术语选摘(一百一十一)

[evaluation of curricula] Even when restricted,as here,to refer to whole programmes,‘evaluation'is a very broad term with a number of different dimensions,and consequently is difficult to delineate.A CURRICULUM cannot be evaluated in a vacuum without reference to its context,aims and objeetives,designers,managers,teachers and its resource base,which leads to some complex permutations.Related but narrower terms are assessment,appraisal and‘testing Evaluation has long been of major importance in general education(e.g.Norris,1990)and now has particular currency in a climate of public accountability and quality control.