Evaluation overview for EPA Grant

 

Stakeholder

Desired Outcome

Instrument

Timeline

to do

Teachers

Increased frequency, ability, and willingness to use inquiry-based approaches and integrated content

a. Pre/Post Surveys of teacher practice

a. Pre- (October 2001) and Post- after they do their unit? (This will vary will each teacher.)

a. Administer pre-test

b. Teacher Journaling

b. Teachers keep journals as they teacher their lessons.  (Do we have a minimum requirement?)

b. Create teacher journal logs

c. Focus Groups

c. At the end of the program or several throughout the year?

Decide when to do the focus groups.

Students

1. Increased ability in critical thinking, communication,  democratic values, decision making, problem solving

1a. Pre/Post tests we create

Teacher administers pre-test before their units?  Or all at the same time?

Create pre-test

1b. Teacher journals, observations?

As teachers do the unit.

Decide: Use same journals as for teacher outcomes?

1c. Evaluation of student projects as a case study, or using rubrics?

After students complete projects.

Create rubric?

2. Demonstrates understanding of specific material covered in unit

2a. Pre/Post tests by teachers - Done as part of the unit

Throughout school year Before and after units)

2b. Evaluation of student projects as a case study, or using rubrics?

After students complete projects.

Create rubric?