Evaluation Methods in ResearchIntended as a guide for those wishing to draw on research techniques in order to inform the planning and undertaking of multi-method evaluation studies of educational initiatives. While it is possible to undertake evaluation without reference to research, the formal evaluation of education initiatives is enhanced by the use of research approaches to gather information on the nature of the developments that have taken place and/or merit and worth of the initiatives. In a climate where the question, "Does it work?" is being asked with increasing frequency, this book will consider ways of designing multi-method evaluation studies to help answer this question. |
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2 Models and Approaches in Educational Evaluation | 16 |
3 Curriculum Innovation and Models of Change | 42 |
4 Research Strategies and Techniques for Educational Evaluation | 55 |
5 Planning and Doing an Evaluation | 61 |
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