Evaluation for Continuing Education: A Comprehensive Guide to Success.

Autor/in	Knox, Alan B.
Titel	Evaluation for Continuing Education: A Comprehensive Guide to Success.
Quelle	(2002), (334 Seiten)Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; Monographie
ISBN	0-7879-6143-4
Schlagwörter	Leitfaden; Administrator Guides; Adult Learning; Adult Programs; Context Effect; Continuing Education; Cooperative Planning; Definitions; Educational Environment; Educational Objectives; Educational Planning; Educational Policy; English (Second Language); Evaluation Criteria; Evaluation Methods; Evaluation Needs; Evaluation Utilization; Guidelines; Instructional Materials; Material Development; Needs Assessment; Outcomes of Education; Participation; Postsecondary Education; Professional Occupations; Program Evaluation; Stakeholders; Teacher Evaluation; Training; Vocational Education + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Adulte education; Adult training; Erwachsenenbildung; Weiterbildung; Begriffsbestimmung; Lernumgebung; Pädagogische Umwelt; Schulumwelt; Educational objective; Bildungsziel; Erziehungsziel; Bildungsplanung; Politics of education; Bildungspolitik; English as second language; English; Second Language; Englisch als Zweitsprache; Richtlinien; Lehrmaterial; Lehrmittel; Unterrichtsmedien; Lehrmaterialentwicklung; Bedarfsermittlung; Lernleistung; Schulerfolg; Teilnahme; Post-secondary education; Tertiäre Bildung; Berufsklassifikation; Programme evaluation; Programmevaluation; Teacher appraisal; Lehrerbeurteilung; Ausbildung; Berufsbildung
Abstract	This book presents systematic guidelines and practical tools to assist adult and continuing education program coordinators in planning and conducting successful program evaluations. Chapters 1-3 explain how to accomplish the following tasks: (1) assess their existing experience and familiarity with evaluation concepts and procedures; (2) identify the focus of the evaluation products they are likely to undertake in the near future; and (3) determine who has or should have a stake in the evaluation project's process and conclusions. Chapters 4-11 focus on the following aspects of programs and provider agencies that evaluation efforts might address: needs assessment; contextual analysis; goals and policies; staffing assessment; participation; program; materials; and outcomes and impacts. Chapter 12 discusses the how and why of conducting the following specific evaluation activities: describe the program; estimate likely results through small preliminary evaluations; specify the evaluation's purpose; consider five levels; address value judgments; use ongoing assessment; assess system functioning; include contextual influences; arrange for a coordinator; involve stakeholders and obtain their cooperation; address differential stakeholder influence; obtain necessary resources and support; use various sources and procedures to obtain evaluation data; use standards to ensure quality of evaluation; analyze data to produce useful conclusions; include meta-evaluation; and use evaluation to enhance program vitality. The bibliography lists 163 references. (MN)
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Erfasst von	ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Washington, DC