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Direct linkChampion, Robby – Journal of Staff Development, 2002
Limiting data collection to a sample group is one way to increase effectiveness in dealing with data. The paper describes how to draw a sample group (random sampling, stratified random sampling, purposeful sampling, and convenient or opportunity sampling) and discusses how to determine the size of the sample group. (SM)
Descriptors: Data Analysis, Data Collection, Elementary Secondary Education, Evaluation Methods
Peer reviewedCrosby, Jeanie – Journal of Staff Development, 1982
Six areas of staff development program evaluation in which participants may be meaningfully involved are: (1) clarification of the program's goals; (2) development of a design for the evaluation study; (3) development of methods for measurement; (4) analysis of information; (5) response to evaluation instruments; and (6) reporting on an evaluation…
Descriptors: Data Analysis, Educational Objectives, Evaluation Methods, Measurement Techniques
Peer reviewedRyan, Thomas F.; Crowell, Ronald A. – Journal of Staff Development, 1982
A workshop designed to assist local staff developers with the evaluation of their staff development programs is described. The intent of the workshop is to provide specific technical assistance for implementing a planned and consistent evaluation process. The workshop's goal is to allow a nonspecialist in evaluation to gather data necessary for…
Descriptors: Data Analysis, Evaluation Methods, Evaluators, Lay People
Bernhardt, Victoria L. – Journal of Staff Development, 2000
Presents a model to help schools pose and answer data-based questions about teaching and learning, describing different types of data that educators can use to piece together pictures of their schools (e.g., student learning statistics, demographic data, and school process data) and discussing how educators can cross data from different categories…
Descriptors: Data Analysis, Data Collection, Educational Research, Elementary Secondary Education
Killion, Joellen – Journal of Staff Development, 2003
Extensive practice and research in program evaluation have led to this eight-step process that a professional developer can use to determine a program's effectiveness and strengthen the program as it evolves. An unbiased, systematic process of evaluation can help justify putting resources into professional learning and make it easier to determine…
Descriptors: Program Evaluation, Faculty Development, Program Effectiveness, Program Improvement
Rasmussen, Claudette; Hopkins, Susan; Fitzpatrick, Michele – Journal of Staff Development, 2004
A carefully developed, comprehensive professional development plan takes time, energy, and coordination of resources, but when it's done well, it can seem as effortless as a perfectly pitched curve ball. Seven steps, each with a set of guiding questions, can help planners meet the goal and create a program that produces results. [Appended to this…
Descriptors: Staff Development, Educational Planning, Guides, Program Effectiveness
