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Peer reviewedGrover, 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
Peer reviewedPeled, Zimra; And Others – Studies in Educational Evaluation, 1991
A framework is proposed for evaluating the learning ecology and processes created by information technology in schools and developing an ecological model for research. The evaluation of Project Comptown, an intervention with extensive use of computers in two Israeli communities (with over 6,000 students), illustrates the framework. (SLD)
Descriptors: Classroom Observation Techniques, Computer Uses in Education, Educational Environment, Elementary School Students
Bower, JoAnn C.; And Others – 1986
The purpose of this report was to explore one way in which quantitative and qualitative paradigms in program evaluation can be employed to reinforce each other. An evaluation was conducted of a large number of special education programs for preschoolers with handicaps in Louisiana. Since 1978, Louisiana has funded programs in 65 public school…
Descriptors: Case Studies, Classroom Observation Techniques, Data Collection, Disabilities
Perkins, Elizabeth Phyfe; Swaminathan, Hariharan – 1978
The Naturalistic Evaluation Methodology presented here rests on a transactionist theory of child development, an ecological view of human behavior and the quasi-clinical method of inquiry. It is intended that the procedures will lead not only to the improvement of the quality of preschool education but will generate knowledge about children's…
Descriptors: Behavior Rating Scales, Classroom Environment, Classroom Observation Techniques, Data Analysis
Colker, Laura J. – 1995
Noting that observation forms the basis of all developmentally appropriate programming, this videotape helps new and experienced early childhood educators learn about children so they can individualize their program; evaluate programs so adjustments can be made to the environment, the curriculum, or both; and measure children's progress and their…
Descriptors: Caregiver Training, Child Behavior, Child Caregivers, Childhood Interests
