We are now in the final module of our Program Inquiry and Evaluation course. It has been an interesting semester learning about the various forms of evaluation use and program design. When I read Facilitating the Use of Evaluations by Sara Vaca this week, it calmed my nerves that after five years of evaluation she… Read More PME 802 – Final Steps of Program Evaluation Design
I remember the first time it happened. The first time I thought I couldn’t live with anything but the best. It was grade seven and I had transferred to a new school. Back then it was all about the GAP sweaters and Tommy Hilfiger cargo jeans. If it didn’t have a name on it? I… Read More Nothing But The Best
In Module 2, we have been tasked with constructing a program theory- theory of action and theory of change-and rationalizing it. It has been a bit of daunting task as there seem to be so many theories and templates, but I remain passionate about my evaluation project. To clarify previous posts, my program evaluation is… Read More PME 802 – Program Theory-Driven Evaluation Science
Have you ever taken a moment to think about the close calls in your life? The near “hits” or near “misses” of opportunities? It’s amazing how many signs in life that we miss, and how things that seem so frustrating become clear years later. My Close Call A few months back, I had one of… Read More Near Hits & Near Misses
Life goes by so fast. I remember growing up how I longed to be a teenager; then to be able to drive a car; followed by legal drinking age. Looking back, those years flew by. Today, I’m challenging you to pause and take a minute. Take a minute to appreciate all you have done in… Read More Pause, Take A Minute
On September 22nd, I wrote a post on the program I wish to evaluate. It was fairly general and I received quite a few responses in our online educational community about it. The feedback was positive on the topic, and there were questions about co-op vs. internship as well as professional input on the effectiveness… Read More PME 802 – Focusing My Evaluation
I know that good men exist; they are out there somewhere. However, there is one type of male that I have run into again and again in recent years – what I like to refer to as “the man-child”. It seems that gone are the days of wooing and courting. Now, you “swipe right” to… Read More Where Have All The Good Ones Gone?
Have you ever heard the saying about the fish who wanted to fly? Or the bird who wanted to swim? Neither one would ever be able to do what the other could do. Sometimes we need to accept our limitations and lead ourselves down a new path. Sometimes we fail – and that’s okay. I… Read More Failure Is Necessary
Welcome to my PME 802 program evaluation design (PED) process. After exploring the Ontario Ministry of Education website for examples, I have decided to evaluate internship programs and the benefits of them to students. My combination of the stream in the Master of Education program (classroom specialist) and my personal interest in inspiring students led me to… Read More PME 802 – Program Evaluation Design
When it comes to relationships, everyone has their spectrum of tolerance or their list of goals. Perhaps you have a list of things that you absolutely could not and would not deal with. For me, I have one requirement – to be with my best friend. I know someone with parents that have the relationship… Read More Some Call Me Picky
