Read:
Chapter 3: Using Program Evaluation to Improve the Curriculum A Developmental Approach (p. 23-33)
Chapter 4: An Experimental Approach for Evaluating Programs (p. 35-46)
Chapter 5: Program Evaluation Through Collaboration (47-61)
Chapter 6: Measuring Program Outcomes (p. 63-76) in:
Jason, M. H. (2008).
Evaluating programs to increase student achievement. SAGE Publications, Inc. doi: 10.4135/9781412990264
Triangulation in the History of Qualitative Research (p. 37-40)
What is Triangulation and What is Not? (p. 40-41)
Flick, U. (2007). Qualitative Research kit: Managing quality in qualitative research. SAGE Publications, Ltd. doi: 10.4135/9781849209441. Available in the Trident Online Library.
In a 4- to 5-paper, analyze the following after researching program evaluation data for your organization defining triangulation and how you might use that in your program evaluation.
Your paper should include the following components:
1. Discuss the impact of selecting appropriate assessment methods to evaluate a program
a. How might this impact findings?
2. Discuss the selection of participants (or stakeholders) in the assessment process
a. How might this impact findings?
3. Triangulation is often used in program evaluation
a. How does this approach impact the findings?
4. Conclusion
Assignment Expectations
Your paper will be assessed on the following criteria:
Assignment-driven criteria: Demonstrates mastery covering all key elements of the assignment in a substantive way.
Critical thinking/Application to professional practice: Demonstrates mastery conceptualizing the problem and viewpoints. Assumptions of experts are analyzed, synthesized, and evaluated thoroughly. Conclusions are logically presented and applied to professional practice.
Scholarly writing: Demonstrates mastery and proficiency in scholarly written communication to an appropriately specialized audience.
Quality of references and organization: Demonstrates mastery using relevant and quality sources and uses appropriate, relevant, and compelling content to support ideas, and convey understanding of the topic and shape the work.
Citing sources: Demonstrates mastery using in-text citations or sources and properly uses APA format including a full reference list.
Timeliness/Professionalism: Demonstrates excellence in taking responsibility for learning, adhering to the course requirement policies and expectations. Assignment submitted on time or collaborated with professor for an approved extension on due date.