The Importance of Evaluation Research

Pinch, Katherine J.

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“…Program evaluation in education is a process of describing a program's current situation or contributing to its development or making decisions about its policies (Yuksel, 2010). Program evaluation makes use of qualitative data, but often includes quantitative data as well (Pinch, 2009). In this mixed-methods research, qualitative and quantitative research methods were used to evaluate the TP program.…”

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Evaluating Pre-Service Teaching Practice for Online and Distance Education Students in Pakistan

Abdullah

Mirza

2020

IRRODL

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In addition to conventional modes, teacher education programs in Pakistan are also offered through online and distance education. Teaching practice is a significant component of pre-service teacher education programs. Assessing the quality of teaching practice for pre-service student teachers is important, as these modules train the prospective teachers for their professional teaching careers. Virtual University of Pakistan (VU), an online university, offers pre-service teacher education programs. This research is an investigation into the learning opportunities and practices of VU student teachers in their teaching practice modules. Students enrolled in different teacher education programs served as the population of this study. Those in the fall 2018 semester who were enrolled in teaching practice modules were selected as a sample. Data sources included lesson plans prepared, lessons delivered, administrative and co-curricular duties performed by the students, as well as evaluation reports by supervisors, cooperating teachers, and school principals. There were improvements in the student teachers’ lesson plan formation and their overall learning. Data obtained through personal visits by VU faculty was used to verify and assess actual classroom teaching. Lack of regular attendance and punctuality by student teachers was observed as a result. Internal review of the VU system as it relates to the teaching practice modules was conducted to address any shortcomings in the course(s), its procedures, and its controls. Recommendations for improving the system, such as grading the modules, peer-assessment, and orientation workshops for student teachers are provided, as well as suggestions for developments in the teaching practice modules themselves.

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Evaluating Pre-Service Teaching Practice for Online and Distance Education Students in Pakistan

Abdullah

Mirza

2020

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“…Others have identified evaluation as an important means of connecting research and practice (Pinch 2009;Urban and Trochim 2009). In this paper we have attempted to highlight the dilemma facing the academic researcher who sees the value of undertaking evaluation projects in his/her field, particularly where they may influence policy, but is then constrained by concerns that the work will not be regarded as valid research for inclusion in the REF.…”

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“…(3) By extrapolating parts of the evaluation data it may be possible to inform other research articles or to use the final evaluation as part of a wider study, perhaps comparing the results of already published evaluations in a form of meta-evaluation. Pinch (2009) suggests that researchers could conduct secondary data analyses of evaluation studies, while Urban and Trochim (2009) argue that combining data from several evaluation studies may enable researchers to draw causal inferences regarding the long-term outcomes of related projects. Glenny and Roaf (2008), for example, interwove the results of evaluation and research studies to write their book on multi-professional communication.…”

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From evaluation to research

Arthur

Cox

2013

International Journal of Research & Method in Education

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“…The studies conducted in our country show that students success in science studying at different levels is quite low (Avcı, Özenir, & Yurtalanoğlu, 2017;Balbağ, Leblebiciler, Karaer, Sarıkahya, & Erkan, 2016;Schleicher, 2019;Şimşek, 2000;Uzun, Bütüner, & Yiğit, 2010). It was observed that Turkish education system in Turkey has difficulty even in the teaching of basic subjects such as math and science.…”

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Investigation of Prospective Preschool Teachers’ Attitudes towards Science Education and Learning Styles

Hastürk

Özdemir

2021

JEI

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The knowledge, skills and attitudes of prospective pre-school teacher towards science education enable more effective classroom practices and science teaching. Teaching scientific processes at an early age affects students’ attitudes towards science in the coming years. In this context, this study was designed to examine the relationship between prospective pre-school teachers’ attitudes towards science education and their learning styles. The study was designed as correlational survey model. The sample of this study consists of 193 (165 female, 28 male) prospective pre-school teachers studying in the first, second, third and fourth class of faculty of education of a state university. The data were collected using the “The Science Teaching Attitude Scale” developed by Thompson and Shringley (1986) and adapted into Turkish by Özkan, Tekkaya, and Çakıroğlu (2002) and “Kolb Learning Style Inventory” developed by Kolb (1984) and adapted into Turkish by Evin Gencel (2007) in the spring semester of the 2019-2020 academic year. Descriptive statistical analysis and predictive statistical analysis were used in the statistical calculations of the data obtained in the study. As a result of the study, it was found that there was no statistically significant difference in the attitudes of prospective teachers towards science education according to their learning styles. In addition, it was determined that prospective pre-school teachers developed positive attitude towards science education and had different learning styles. Based on the results, suggestions have been made regarding the organization of learning environments according to learning styles and the studies that will increase the attitude levels towards science education.

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The Importance of Evaluation Research

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Evaluating Pre-Service Teaching Practice for Online and Distance Education Students in Pakistan

Evaluating Pre-Service Teaching Practice for Online and Distance Education Students in Pakistan

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Investigation of Prospective Preschool Teachers’ Attitudes towards Science Education and Learning Styles

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