Professional Issues in the Evaluation of Education/Training Programs.

Abstract

The purpose is to codify some program evaluation principles and provide a framework for program evaluation practices. Specifically: (a) Common evaluation purposes are listed along with the general methods of investigation most apt for each purpose. (b) Types and sources of evidence are listed and are associated with general methods of investigation. (c) Types of administrative and fiscal relationships among program evaluator, program developer/director, and funding agent are delineated. (d) A checklist is provided of audiences for dissemination of results indicating appropriate communication forms for each auidence. (e) Value orientations of evaluators are defined and a means of communicating them to others is provided. (f) Needed competencies of evaluators are listed as an aid to those evaluating and training evaluators. (g) Ethical responsibilities of evaluators and related groups are presented.

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Oct 01, 1975
Accession Number
ADA016834

Entities

People

  • Samuel Ball
  • Scarvia B. Anderson

Organizations

  • Educational Testing Service

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Education
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Training

Fields of Study

  • Education

Readers

  • Government Contracting/Procurement.
  • Software Engineering.
  • Theoretical Analysis.