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Miller, Robin Lin; Caracelli, Valerie – American Journal of Evaluation, 2013
Joseph S. Wholey is Professor Emeritus in the University of Southern California's (USC) School of Public Policy, Planning, and Development. He received his BA from Catholic University, Phi Beta Kappa and his MA in mathematics and PhD in philosophy from Harvard University. His work focuses on the use of strategic planning, performance measurement,…
Descriptors: Oral History, Recognition (Achievement), Reputation, Measurement
Weitzman, Beth C.; Silver, Diana – American Journal of Evaluation, 2013
In this commentary, we examine Braverman's insights into the trade-offs between feasibility and rigor in evaluation measures and reject his assessment of the trade-off as a zero-sum game. We, argue that feasibility and policy salience are, like reliability and validity, intrinsic to the definition of a good measure. To reduce the tension between…
Descriptors: Program Evaluation, Measures (Individuals), Evaluation Methods, Measurement
Apling, Richard – 1981
Three specific points are made about helping program managers improve their use of information: (1) program managers appear to be the easiest group for evaluators to work with to improve use; (2) realistically, these managers may be the most difficult group to help; and (3) several strategies exist that evaluators use to help program people…
Descriptors: Evaluators, Information Utilization, Program Administration, Program Evaluation
Campbell, Patricia B. – Equity and Choice, 1985
Discusses the importance of program evaluation, detailing the first step, selecting and working with an evaluator, and the terminology and uses of evaluation. Argues that evaluations should be cooperative ventures between evaluators and those evaluated, and should be part of a program from its inception; and that evaluators have both rights and…
Descriptors: Cooperative Planning, Elementary Secondary Education, Evaluators, Program Effectiveness

Lincoln, Yvonna Seossions – Evaluation Practice, 1991
The various arts and sciences that comprise the field of program evaluation are discussed. It is argued that emphasis on rigor and expressive content has left other aspects of evaluation unexplored. Educational evaluators need to consider what programs mean and how they contribute to understanding. (SLD)
Descriptors: Evaluation Methods, Evaluators, Program Effectiveness, Program Evaluation

Windle, Charles – Evaluation and Program Planning: An International Journal, 1979
It is suggested that the developmental phases of program evaluators replicate those of the profession of program evaluation. A trend in program evaluation from program amelioration to program advocacy and ultimately to program accountability is projected. (Author/MH)
Descriptors: Classification, Evaluators, Federal Regulation, Human Services
Cumming, 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

Grover, Paul L.; Uguroglu, Margaret E. – Evaluation and the Health Professions, 1984
Ethical issues relating to naturalistic evaluation are addressed, focusing on the role of the evaluator, problems of privacy and data gathering techniques, and issues relating to the use/abuse of findings. Benefits and costs of the naturalistic approach to program evaluation are also identified. (EGS)
Descriptors: Classroom Observation Techniques, Data Collection, Ethics, Evaluation Methods
Schneider, Gail Thierbach – 1985
All educational evaluations share common problems, perplexities, and political considerations. Logistic problems include incomplete definition of purpose, unclear timelines and personnel allocations, inadequate support services, and the lack of a program plan. Interpersonal dynamics and conflicts plus unwieldy committee structures are perplexities…
Descriptors: Conflict Resolution, Decision Making, Elementary Secondary Education, Evaluators
Battle, Mary Vroman – 1985
Evaluation of freshman English programs is a process involving recursive steps, such as planning which elements to review, securing resources to carry out the review, actually reviewing the planned elements, and providing written reports to decision-makers. The four elements of an educational program--contexts, input, process, and product--cohere…
Descriptors: College English, Course Evaluation, Curriculum Evaluation, Educational Assessment
Patton, Michael Quinn – 1984
Involving producing, analyzing, and using information, evaluation is the central discipline of the information age. Both traditional criteria for good evaluation and standards formulated in 1981 prescribe evaluations that are useful, practical, ethical, and accurate. The burning question in evaluation is the utilization of information for…
Descriptors: Decision Making, Educational Administration, Educational Assessment, Elementary Secondary Education