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Really New Directions in Evaluation: Young Evaluators' Perspectives

Author : Sandra Mathison
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 1118145631
Total Pages : 154 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (181 download)

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Download or read book Really New Directions in Evaluation: Young Evaluators' Perspectives written by Sandra Mathison and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2011-10-18 with total page 154 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the Editor This issue of New Directions for Evaluation (NDE) marks a milestone?the 25th anniversary of the American Evaluation Association (AEA). NDE is an official publication of AEA and has been a crucial means for the Association to foster and promote the professionalization of evaluation through thematic discussions of theory and practice in evaluation. NDE was first published in 1978 under the name New Directions for Program Evaluation, although the title became New Directions for Evaluation in 1995 in acknowledgment of the broader scope of evaluation. The current issue of NDE, on the 25th anniversary of AEA, looks not back but ahead. Because NDE is a thematic and guest-edited journal it tends to favor more mature, self-assured voices in evaluation. The journal format does not lend itself easily to showcasing the voices of novice evaluators, those just entering the field and who will be the next generation of evaluation practitioners and theoreticians. As such, NDE has chosen on this anniversary to highlight those voices. Included are a number of chapters that build on what evaluation has already learned from other disciplines by introducing us to new possibilities. We are also challenged in the chapters to think about techniques or methods we use, both at a practical and conceptual level. Some chapters raise questions about who evaluators are, how they interact with others, and the roles they assume in their practice. Some young evaluators are confronting, in various ways, conundrums in thinking about and doing evaluation within organizations, either from an external or internal perspective. And issues in using technology in evaluation or challenges in evaluating technology are considered.

Really New Directions in Evaluation: Young Evaluators' Perspectives

Author : Sandra Mathison
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 1118206649
Total Pages : 154 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (182 download)

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Context: A Framework for Its Influence on Evaluation Practice

Author : Debra J. Rog
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 1118465059
Total Pages : 140 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (184 download)

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Book Synopsis Context: A Framework for Its Influence on Evaluation Practice by : Debra J. Rog

Download or read book Context: A Framework for Its Influence on Evaluation Practice written by Debra J. Rog and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2012-09-06 with total page 140 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Context is a force in evaluation. It shapes our practice, influencing how we approach and design our studies, how we carry them out, and how we report our findings. Context also moderates and mediates the outcomes of the programs and policies we evaluate. This issue focuses squarely on the role that context plays in practice and illuminates its effect on the implementation and outcomes of programs. Exploring the ways in which attending to context may improve the quality of evaluation practice, the contributions span theory, methods, and practice in an effort to move to a more comprehensive conceptualization of context that can guide our work. It: Provides an historical and theoretical view of evaluators’ treatment of context Illustrates how context has influenced evaluation practice Presents a five-area framework for guiding a contextual analysis of evaluations Introduces “context assessment,” which provides a means of integrating context and its implications within the important stages of evaluation. This is the 135th volume of the Jossey-Bass quarterly report series New Directions for Evaluation, an official publication of the American Evaluation Association.

Participatory Evaluation in Youth and Community Work

Author : Susan Cooper
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1317291425
Total Pages : 187 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (172 download)

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Download or read book Participatory Evaluation in Youth and Community Work written by Susan Cooper and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2017-12-11 with total page 187 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Evaluation is an essential element of professional practice. However, there is little in the literature that is designed to help students involve and support young people in evaluating the impact of youth work activities. This comprehensive book explores current thinking about evaluation in the context of youth work and community work and offers both theoretical understanding and practical guidance for students, practitioners, organisational leaders and commissioners. Part 1 provides underpinning knowledge of the origins, purpose and functions of evaluation. It charts the developments in evaluation thinking over the past 50 years, and includes an exploration of ‘theory of change’. Concepts such as impact, impact measurement and shared measurement are critically examined to illustrate the political nature of evaluation. Findings from empirical research are used to illuminate the challenges of applying a quasi-experimental paradigm of evaluation of youth and community work. Part 2 introduces the reader to participatory evaluation and presents an overview of the histories, rationale and underpinning principles. Empowerment evaluation, collaborative evaluation and democratic evaluation are examined in detail, including practice examples. Transformative Evaluation, an approach specifically designed for youth and community work, is presented. Part 3 focuses on the ‘doing’ of participatory evaluation and offers guidance to those new to participatory evaluation in youth and community work and a helpful check for those already engaging. It provides valuable information on planning, methods, data and data analysis and processes for sharing knowledge. This essential text will enable the reader to reconstruct evaluation as a tool for learning as well as a tool for judging value. It provides a comprehensive reference, drawing on a wide range of literature and practice examples to support those involved in youth and community work to develop and implement participatory approaches to evaluating and communicating the meaning and value of youth and community work to a wider audience.

Evaluation Theory, Models, and Applications

Author : Daniel L. Stufflebeam
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 1118870220
Total Pages : 800 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (188 download)

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Download or read book Evaluation Theory, Models, and Applications written by Daniel L. Stufflebeam and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2014-09-26 with total page 800 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The golden standard evaluation reference text Now in its second edition, Evaluation Theory, Models, and Applications is the vital text on evaluation models, perfect for classroom use as a textbook, and as a professional evaluation reference. The book begins with an overview of the evaluation field and program evaluation standards, and proceeds to cover the most widely used evaluation approaches. With new evaluation designs and the inclusion of the latest literature from the field, this Second Edition is an essential update for professionals and students who want to stay current. Understanding and choosing evaluation approaches is critical to many professions, and Evaluation Theory, Models, and Applications, Second Edition is the benchmark evaluation guide. Authors Daniel L. Stufflebeam and Chris L. S. Coryn, widely considered experts in the evaluation field, introduce and describe 23 program evaluation approaches, including, new to this edition, transformative evaluation, participatory evaluation, consumer feedback, and meta-analysis. Evaluation Theory, Models, and Applications, Second Edition facilitates the process of planning, conducting, and assessing program evaluations. The highlighted evaluation approaches include: Experimental and quasi-experimental design evaluations Daniel L. Stufflebeam's CIPP Model Michael Scriven's Consumer-Oriented Evaluation Michael Patton's Utilization-Focused Evaluation Robert Stake's Responsive/Stakeholder-Centered Evaluation Case Study Evaluation Key readings listed at the end of each chapter direct readers to the most important references for each topic. Learning objectives, review questions, student exercises, and instructor support materials complete the collection of tools. Choosing from evaluation approaches can be an overwhelming process, but Evaluation Theory, Models, and Applications, Second Edition updates the core evaluation concepts with the latest research, making this complex field accessible in just one book.

Evaluation in Sport and Leisure

Author : Andrew Adams
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
ISBN 13 : 1000636135
Total Pages : 245 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (6 download)

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Download or read book Evaluation in Sport and Leisure written by Andrew Adams and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2022-08-12 with total page 245 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Highlights the contextual architecture for evidence and evaluation in sport, leisure and wellbeing. Contemporary analyses from many viewpoints that clarify and illuminate key conceptual issues underpinning evidence and evaluation practice. Identifies innovative approaches to evidence and evaluation that address some of the tensions and underlying questions in sport leisure and wellbeing. Asks the reader to question accepted methodologies in making sense of, and rationalising, evaluation practice. Will bring together established and up and coming scholars and will be accessible for both academic and professional practice audiences.

Revisiting Truth, Beauty,and Justice: Evaluating With Validity in the 21st Century

Author : James C. Griffith
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 1118930355
Total Pages : 128 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (189 download)

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Download or read book Revisiting Truth, Beauty,and Justice: Evaluating With Validity in the 21st Century written by James C. Griffith and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2014-06-23 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This issue discusses ways of constructing, organizing, and managing arguments for evaluation. Not focued solely on the logic of evaluation or predictive validity, it discusses the various elements needed to construct evaluation arguments that are compelling and influential by virtue of the truth, beauty, and justice they express. Through exposition, original research, critical reflection, and application to case examples, the authors present tools, perspectives, and guides to help evaluators navigate the complex contexts of evaluation in the 21st century. This is the 142nd issue in the New Directions for Evaluation series from Jossey-Bass. It is an official publication of the American Evaluation Association.

Interaction in Educational Domains

Author : Kirsi Tirri
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 9462093954
Total Pages : 177 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (62 download)

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Download or read book Interaction in Educational Domains written by Kirsi Tirri and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2013-11-19 with total page 177 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this volume, we take a holistic approach to education, viewing human beings as lifelong learners who need interaction in all educational domains – cognitive, affective, psychomotor – to actualize their full potential. The chapters are based on presentations given at the 2012 conference of the Finnish Educational Research Association (FERA), whose theme was Interaction in Educational Research. Prof. David Clarke, from the University of Melbourne in Australia and the conference’s keynote speaker, opens our symposium with a discussion of international comparative research in educational interaction by constructing and concealing differences. The chapters that follow, arranged in three parts, deal with interaction in cognitive, affective, and psychomotor domains. In Part I, theoretical and philosophical approaches to interaction are examined through ontological, epistemological, and semiotic perspectives. Part II presents a series of empirical studies on educational interaction. Together, these show regional differences in cognitive and psychomotor learning outcomes, the importance of academic emotions in learning, cultural aspects in understanding the visual arts, and interactive learning for gifted science students. Part III introduces three programs that promote educational interaction: one enhances teacher education with interdisciplinary integration; another explores the benefits of Finnish-Russian cooperation; and a third uses musical concerts as an interactive tool for special education. All of the chapters contribute to the current research and discussion on learning and interaction. In this field inquiries need to be carried out in different learning domains and in various cultural contexts. In particular, cross-cultural comparisons are useful in validating the findings of empirical studies and testing the culture-dependent and culture-invariant dimensions of educational interaction.

Quasi-Experimentation

Author : Charles S. Reichardt
Publisher : Guilford Publications
ISBN 13 : 1462540201
Total Pages : 382 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (625 download)

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Download or read book Quasi-Experimentation written by Charles S. Reichardt and published by Guilford Publications. This book was released on 2019-09-02 with total page 382 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Featuring engaging examples from diverse disciplines, this book explains how to use modern approaches to quasi-experimentation to derive credible estimates of treatment effects under the demanding constraints of field settings. Foremost expert Charles S. Reichardt provides an in-depth examination of the design and statistical analysis of pretest-posttest, nonequivalent groups, regression discontinuity, and interrupted time-series designs. He details their relative strengths and weaknesses and offers practical advice about their use. Reichardt compares quasi-experiments to randomized experiments and discusses when and why the former might be a better choice. Modern moethods for elaborating a research design to remove bias from estimates of treatment effects are described, as are tactics for dealing with missing data and noncompliance with treatment assignment. Throughout, mathematical equations are translated into words to enhance accessibility.

Evaluation Time

Author : Gail Vallance Barrington
Publisher : SAGE Publications
ISBN 13 : 1544339488
Total Pages : 501 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (443 download)

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Download or read book Evaluation Time written by Gail Vallance Barrington and published by SAGE Publications. This book was released on 2022-08-30 with total page 501 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is an accessible, contemporary, and comprehensive guide to the concepts and practice of evaluation. Authors Gail Vallance Barrington and Beverly Triana-Tremain integrate new approaches and concerns, and classic frameworks with practical tools that readers can use to design evaluation studies. They show how evaluators measure whether the planned and implemented interventions or services are achieving their goals and objectives, while focusing on the questions most important to the community and organizations in which the evaluation takes place. The book stresses the role of critical and evaluative thinking, as well as self-reflection, and demonstrates the importance of context and equity in today’s turbulent environment, offering a new stance for evaluators to support global as well as local issues.

The Preparation of Professional Evaluators

Author : James W. Altschuld
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 116 pages
Book Rating : 4.F/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Preparation of Professional Evaluators written by James W. Altschuld and published by . This book was released on 1994 with total page 116 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The skills and knowledge that evaluators need are wide and varied: some are specific to evaluation; others have been borrowed from other disciplines. The certification of evaluators is a thorny issue to which there is no definitive answer, but two possible approaches are discussed here. A model for training programs based on the programs of professional schools is proposed for the training of evaluators. Alternative approaches to a traditional full-blown academic program include single-course and nontraditional programs, the latter often housed in government agencies.

Evaluation in Action

Author : Jody Fitzpatrick
Publisher : SAGE
ISBN 13 : 1412949742
Total Pages : 473 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (129 download)

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Download or read book Evaluation in Action written by Jody Fitzpatrick and published by SAGE. This book was released on 2009 with total page 473 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An innovative approach to program evaluation that takes readers behind the scenes of real evaluations and the decisions the evaluators made.

Exploring the Effectiveness of Online Education in K-12 Environments

Author : Heafner, Tina L.
Publisher : IGI Global
ISBN 13 : 1466663847
Total Pages : 515 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (666 download)

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Download or read book Exploring the Effectiveness of Online Education in K-12 Environments written by Heafner, Tina L. and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 2014-08-31 with total page 515 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The integration of technology in classrooms is rapidly emerging as a way to provide more educational opportunities for students. As virtual learning environments become more popular, evaluating the impact of this technology on student success is vital. Exploring the Effectiveness of Online Education in K-12 Environments combines empirical evidence and best practices in current K-12 distance learning and virtual schools. Emphasizing current research and opportunities, this book is an all-inclusive reference source for administrators, teachers, researchers, teacher educators, and policymakers interested in the development and implementation of blended and electronic learning in primary and secondary education.

Interactional Studies of Qualitative Research Interviews

Author : Kathryn Roulston
Publisher : John Benjamins Publishing Company
ISBN 13 : 902726290X
Total Pages : 350 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (272 download)

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Download or read book Interactional Studies of Qualitative Research Interviews written by Kathryn Roulston and published by John Benjamins Publishing Company. This book was released on 2019-03-15 with total page 350 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Methodological accounts of research interviews find that how researchers use this tool in their work varies widely: there are many “ways” of interviewing. This edited collection unpacks the interactional dynamics of qualitative research interviews from studies conducted in education, second language acquisition, applied linguistics and disability studies from scholars in the UK, USA, Italy, Portugal and Korea. These studies explore the interactional details of how the identities of researchers and their participants matter for the generation of interview data, as well as the kinds of discursive resources and social actions that occur in tandem with the production of data for research projects. Given the widespread use of qualitative interviews for social research, this book provides a robust contribution to what Tim Rapley has called the “social studies of interviewing.” This book is relevant to audiences across disciplines who use the interview as a primary research method.

Professional Development Schools and Transformative Partnerships

Author : Polly, Drew
Publisher : IGI Global
ISBN 13 : 1466663685
Total Pages : 389 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (666 download)

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Download or read book Professional Development Schools and Transformative Partnerships written by Polly, Drew and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 2014-08-31 with total page 389 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: School-university partnerships have the potential to greatly benefit teaching and learning in PK-12 environments, as well as educator preparation programs. This collaboration is advantageous to teachers, counselors, and administrators. Professional Development Schools and Transformative Partnerships provides a comprehensive look at the design, implementation, and impact of educational initiatives between schools and universities. Including cases and research on existing collaborations, this publication addresses barriers and trends in order to provide direction for successful partnerships in the future. This book is an essential reference source for educational leaders in colleges, schools, and departments of education, as well as leaders of PK-12 schools.

Routledge International Handbook of Advanced Quantitative Methods in Nursing Research

Author : Susan J Henly
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 113470030X
Total Pages : 589 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (347 download)

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Download or read book Routledge International Handbook of Advanced Quantitative Methods in Nursing Research written by Susan J Henly and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2015-07-24 with total page 589 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Designed to support global development of nursing science, the Routledge International Handbook of Advanced Quantitative Methods in Nursing Research provides a new, comprehensive, and authoritative treatment of advanced quantitative methods for nursing research. Incorporating past approaches that have served as the foundation for the science, this cutting edge book also explores emerging approaches that will shape its future. Divided into six parts, it covers: -the domain of nursing science - measurement—classical test theory, IRT, clinimetrics, behavioral observation, biophysical measurement -models for prediction and explanation—SEM, general growth mixture models, hierarchical models, analysis of dynamic systems -intervention research—theory-based interventions, causality, third variables, pilot studies, quasi-experimental design, joint models for longitudinal data and time to event -e-science—DIKW paradigm, big data, data mining, omics, FMRI -special topics—comparative effectiveness and meta-analysis, patient safety, economics research in nursing, mixed methods, global research dissemination Written by a distinguished group of international nursing scientists, scientists from related fields, and methodologists, the Handbook is the ideal reference for everyone involved in nursing science, whether they are graduate students, academics, editors and reviewers, or clinical investigators.

Advancing Validity in Outcome Evaluation: Theory and Practice

Author : Huey T. Chen
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 1118159195
Total Pages : 157 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (181 download)

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Download or read book Advancing Validity in Outcome Evaluation: Theory and Practice written by Huey T. Chen and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2011-07-12 with total page 157 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Exploring the influence and application of Campbellian validity typology in the theory and practice of outcome evaluation, this volume addresses the strengths and weaknesses of this often controversial evaluation method and presents new perspectives for its use. Editors Huey T. Chen, Stewart I. Donaldson and Melvin M. Mark provide a historical overview of the Campbellian typology adoption, contributions and criticism. Contributing authors propose strategies in developing a new perspective of validity typology for advancing validity in program evaluation including Enhance External Validity Enhance Precision by Reclassifying the Campbellian Typology Expand the Scope of the Typology The volume concludes with William R. Shadish's spirited rebuttal to earlier chapters. A collaborator with Don Campbell, Shadish provides a balance to the perspective of the issue with a clarification and defense of Campbell's work. This is the 129th volume of the Jossey-Bass quarterly report series New Directions for Evaluation, an official publication of the American Evaluation Association.