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The art of evaluation : a resource for educators and trainers

Fenwick, Tara J. (author., Author). Parsons, James (James B.), 1948- (author., Added Author).

Summary: The Art of Evaluation is a practical introduction to learner evaluation in the various contexts of adult education. This text highlights the principles of evaluation and provides strategies on how to implement evaluation in different learning situations. Building upon its reputation as an essential resource for current and future educators, this edition is now more user-friendly and includes two new chapters to help provide further context in assessment and to examine the role of web-based learning. This book is essential reading for those who are concerned about the critical role of evaluation in the learning process.

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  • ISBN: 9781550771664
  • Physical Description: x, 274 pages ; 26 cm.
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  • Edition: Second edition.
  • Publisher: Toronto : Thompson Educational Pub., [2009]

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General Note:
First edition under title: The art of evaluation, a handbook for educators and trainers.
Bibliography, etc. Note: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Formatted Contents Note: The purpose of evaluation:is anybody learning anything out there? -- Evaluating your philosophy: the foundation for planning evaluation -- Planning for evaluation: what do you want learners to know? -- Developing criteria for evaluation: choosing a frame of reference -- Choosing a strategy: alternative methods of evaluation -- Evaluating technical skills: "factual" and "procedural" knowledge -- Evaluating performance: standard-setting, observation and interpretation -- Evaluating growth in conceptual knowledge: how do people come to understand something? -- Evaluating "levels" of conceptual growth: using Bloom's taxonomy -- Evaluating "relational" skills: caring about people -- Towards dynamic assessment: capturing learning in the moment -- Helping learners evaluate themselves: a critical goal of learning -- Integrating ongoing evaluation into the learning process: continuous assessment of self, peers, and instruction -- Evaluating for grades: what's in a number? -- Assessment for learning: creating ongoing conversations with learners -- Assessing online distance learning: working together when apart -- Evaluating your practice: scrutinizing the scrutinizer -- Toolboxes.

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Subject: Adult education -- Evaluation -- Textbooks
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