Research Based Program Evaluation and Decision Making

Catalog description

Examines key concepts, methods, and approaches in the field of evaluation research. Students will be exposed to the basic principles and practices in educational program evaluation as well as the process of using evaluations to make decisions on the implementation of new programs or on the continuation of existing programs. Research of best practices, data-driven assessment that is unique to each student's particular school, statistical analysis, combined with a comprehensive range of activities involved in designing and implementing educational programs will be the primary focus of the course. Presents students with the larger political, administrative, and financial issues that occur in program evaluation.