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Performance Evaluation of Extension Education Centers in Universities Based on the Balanced Scorecard
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Wu, Hung-Yi; Lin, Yi-Kuei; Chang, Chi-Hsiang – Evaluation and Program Planning, 2011
This study aims at developing a set of appropriate performance evaluation indices mainly based on balanced scorecard (BSC) for extension education centers in universities by utilizing multiple criteria decision making (MCDM). Through literature reviews and experts who have real practical experiences in extension education, adequate performance…
Descriptors: Extension Education, Foreign Countries, Decision Making, Evaluation
Optimizing an Immersion ESL Curriculum Using Analytic Hierarchy Process
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Tang, Hui-Wen Vivian – Evaluation and Program Planning, 2011
The main purpose of this study is to fill a substantial knowledge gap regarding reaching a uniform group decision in English curriculum design and planning. A comprehensive content-based course criterion model extracted from existing literature and expert opinions was developed. Analytical hierarchy process (AHP) was used to identify the relative…
Descriptors: Elementary School Students, Curriculum Design, Foreign Countries, English (Second Language)
Pre- and Post-Planned Evaluation: Which Is Preferable?
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Strasser, Stephen; Deniston, O. Lynn – Evaluation and Program Planning, 1978
Factors involved in pre-planned and post-planned evaluation of program effectiveness are compared: (1) reliability and cost of data; (2) internal and external validity; (3) obtrusiveness and threat; (4) goal displacement and program direction. A model to help program administrators decide which approach is more appropriate is presented. (Author/MH)
Descriptors: Data Collection, Decision Making, Evaluation Criteria, Evaluation Methods
Special Feature: Epistemological Paradigms in Evaluation: Implications for Practice. Section 1: "Paradigm Contrast" Case Studies.
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Rose, Tom; And Others – Evaluation and Program Planning, 1991
This section presents two pragmatic studies focusing on a real-life situation and specific applications in managerial decision making. One study deals with improving occupational safety in a bedding manufacturing plant, whereas the other concentrates on managing a state mental health program. (SLD)
Descriptors: Case Studies, Community Programs, Decision Making, Epistemology