Evaluation

Question 1

Evaluation definition AEM010

Answer 1

• Review is the action following the evaluation

- usually involves making a decision - continue activity, reject it, modify it

Question 2

MacBeath 2008

Purpose of evaluation

Answer 2

1. development planning
2. to improve T&L
3. political
4. accountability
5. professional development

Question 3

Internal evaluation

Answer 3

owned by the institution

Question 4

External evaluation

Answer 4

often imposed

Question 5

Frost and Durrat (2003) framework for evaluation

Answer 5

1. Impact on student learning
2. Impact on teachers
3. Impact on school organisation
4. Impact beyond school

Question 6

Hofstedes (1994) Cultural dimension model

Cultural context can be considered

Answer 6

Hofstedes (1994) Cultural dimension model
(Cultural context can be considered)

1. The degree to which an organisation puts on COLLABORATION
2. How far an organisation encourages RESPONSIBILITY FOR THEIR LEARNERS OR DEPENDENCE ON TEACHERS
3. The degree that an organisation encourages RISK TAKING
4. How far an organisation values PERFORMANCE IN TESTS RATHER than EFFECTIVE LEARNING PRACTICES
5. The degree to which the organisation values PERSEVERANCE, PERSISTENCE OVER PROTECTION OF FACE AND RESPECT FOR ESTABLISHED AUTHORITIES

Question 7

What forms of internal and external evaluation are seen in educational organisations? Critically consider the implications of both, in a context known to you.

Answer 7

Internal

External

Question 8

In relation to one example of change, reflect critically on the importance of evaluation to an educational leader.

Answer 8

LWalks

Question 9

Define ‘evaluation’. Discuss the implications of internal and external evaluation for the education process in educational institutions.

Answer 9

Internal

External