Evaluation: Measuring the Success of Curriculum Transformtion outlines several designs which could be used when assessing the results of a project. It briefly traces the history of the development of traditional evaluation research methods, presents the pros and cons of different types, and suggests adaptations which could be useful for evaluating curriculum transformation. It lists pragmatic steps in planning an evaluation, such as developing goals, designing what concepts are to be measured, and scheduling the different components of the evaluation. An appendix includes sample instruments for simple as well as more complex evaluations, such as a basic checklist to be given to participants in a seminar, pre- and post-project questionnaires to be given to students or project participants, a checklist of steps and outline of procedures for doing a syllabus examination, and information about observing classrooms. References for additional reading are provided.

Evaluation is written by Beth Vanfossen, whose background in the teaching of research methods as well as practical experience in conducting evaluation research informs the manual's advice. Evaluation is an increasingly important component of curriculum transformation work on which project directors and others often need assistance.

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