From Intuition to Data: Using Logic Models to Measure Professional Development Outcomes for Educators Working with Students on the Autism Spectrum

Autor/inn/en	Bellini, Scott; Henry, Daniel; Pratt, Cathy
Titel	From Intuition to Data: Using Logic Models to Measure Professional Development Outcomes for Educators Working with Students on the Autism Spectrum
Quelle	In: Teacher Education and Special Education, 34 (2011) 1, S.37-51 (15 Seiten)Infoseite zur Zeitschrift PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	0888-4064
DOI	10.1177/0888406410384153
Schlagwörter	Models; Logical Thinking; Autism; Professional Development; Pervasive Developmental Disorders; Teacher Competencies; Program Evaluation; Outcomes of Education; Program Effectiveness; Goal Orientation + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Analogiemodell; Autismus; Lehrkunst; Programme evaluation; Programmevaluation; Lernleistung; Schulerfolg; Zielorientierung; Zielvorstellung
Abstract	Given the substantial increase in the numbers of students identified with an autism spectrum disorder, it is imperative that effective training for classroom teachers, administrators, and other support staff be undertaken to increase the capacity within schools to effectively educate these students. Although many professional development programs exist, the outcomes of these programs are seldom evaluated. This article discusses the benefits of using a logic model framework to develop and measure the outcomes of professional development programs. The article discusses two main types of goals that need to be developed and included in such evaluations: (a) knowledge, awareness, and perception goals and (b) action goals. This article presents detailed information about the use of logic models in training program evaluations and gives examples of how program elements can be planned, presented, and evaluated in light of the utility of logic models. (Contains 1 figure and 3 tables.) (As Provided).
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Erfasst von	ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Washington, DC
Update	2017/4/10