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Peer reviewedSmith, M. F.; And Others – Journal of Extension, 1984
Illustrates steps in the evaluation process, reports findings from the evaluation, demonstrates the importance of planning evaluations before programs are implemented, and encourages the use of evaluation techniques in program development. (JOW)
Descriptors: Evaluation Methods, Evaluation Utilization, Extension Education, Program Development
Peer reviewedvan den Toorn, Willem H. – Evaluation and Program Planning, 1989
The traditional view that an activity's comparative impact on collective welfare ought to guide resource allocation is refuted. A paradigm of a multisystem society with the non-fungibility of investment resources an essential issue in project appraisal is presented. (SLD)
Descriptors: Evaluation Utilization, Planning, Program Development, Program Evaluation
Peer reviewedPatton, Michael Quinn – Evaluation Practice, 1994
Developmental evaluation is proposed as a term to describe certain long-term partnering relationships with clients who are, themselves, engaged in ongoing program development. Rather than a model, developmental evaluation is a relationship founded on a shared purpose and is a way of being useful in innovative settings. (SLD)
Descriptors: Cooperation, Definitions, Empowerment, Evaluation Methods
Download full textCumming, Alister – TESL Canada Journal, 1988
The evaluation of second language programs is an educational task with profound potential for improving pedagogical practice. Evaluators who educate perform more than just a "service" function by helping people to learn, develop themselves, and refine their abilities to work more effectively. (CB)
Descriptors: Evaluation Utilization, Evaluators, Foreign Countries, Formative Evaluation
Duby, Aliza – 1987
Formative evaluation is discussed as it relates to educational television (ETV). Formative evaluation, used to improve a project during its development, is especially valuable in the production of television programs. Methods useful in the formative evaluation of ETV are: (1) try-out studies; (2) learner verification and revision; (3)…
Descriptors: Childrens Television, Educational Television, Evaluation Methods, Evaluation Utilization
Peer reviewedBickman, Leonard – Evaluation Practice, 1994
The author's optimistic view of evaluation in the future includes increased utilization, especially in the private sector; more professionalization, with potential for conflict; more academic program development; more use in policy; increase in the use of complex methods; and more involvement in program development. (SLD)
Descriptors: Conflict, Evaluation Methods, Evaluation Problems, Evaluation Utilization
Peer reviewedWye, Chris; Sonnichsen, Richard – Evaluation Practice, 1992
Views of five members of the evaluation community in Washington (D.C.) concerning the future of evaluation in the federal government are summarized. Evaluators include (1) E. Chelimsky; (2) M. F. Mangano; (3) J. S. Wholey; (4) R. C. Sonnichsen; and (5) C. Wye. (SLD)
Descriptors: Administrator Attitudes, Evaluation Utilization, Federal Government, Futures (of Society)
Ruhland, Sheila K. – 1994
The evaluation process provides valuable information so that practitioners may share and benchmark their efforts to improve and enhance the quality of the educational reform initiative called tech prep. Evaluation should be part of every phase of a tech prep initiative, from needs assessment to completion. A tech prep program is typically at one…
Descriptors: Accountability, Cost Effectiveness, Decision Making, Educational Change
