StandardS for field eValuationS of ModificationS to educational SettingS
Journal Title: Problems of Education in the 21st Century - Year 2010, Vol 20, Issue 4
Abstract
It is often not possible to realize ideal evaluation standards when it comes to evaluating modifcations to educational settings. In this article theoretical and practical problems in the evaluation of modifcations in educational settings are discussed. Based on these considerations the ENDIT model of evaluation is presented. It comprises fve minimal standards necessary for a convincing evaluation: 1) effect establishment, 2) control of the novelty effect, 3) discriminant validation, 4) superiority over compared to implicit control groups, and 5) timedelayed control group. The fve standards are explained and their utility for research is demonstrated, by way of an example, through the evaluation of a visualization tool that was introduced in order to increase participation in an ementoring community. Participants in the investigation comprised 231 female highschool students participating in the ementoring community CyberMentor that aims at increasing interest and participation in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics).
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Albert Ziegler, Diana Schimke, Heidrun Stoeger, Peter Merrotsy
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