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| OUT8W02 -- Applied Environmental Education Program Evaluation (On-line) |
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| This on-line course is designed to assist natural resource professionals and environmental educators in evaluating their education programs. This course provides an overview of evaluation in environmental education and outreach programs. Participants will be given an opportunity to apply skills in designing evaluation tools such as surveys, observation forms, and interview or focus group guides.This is a graduate-level college course. You will spend an average of 10-15 hours per week on this course in order to obtain a passing grade or certificate of completion as a workshop participant. It is suggested you discuss participation in this course with your supervisor and identify work hours to be dedicated to the course. |
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Undergraduate/Graduate Credit: Three graduate credits are offered through UW-Stevens Point at an additional cost to the participant. All participants are eligible for in-state tuition rates. More information. |
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| Who Should Attend: |
Individuals involved in designing and/or implementing environmental education and outreach programs. |
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- State purposes, benefits, and importance of educational program evaluation
- Distinguish between front-end, formative, and summative evaluations
- Write measurable program objectives that link program development and evaluation
- Develop a comprehensive evaluation plan for an environmental education or outreach program
- State when and how to use data collection tools
- Develop three data gathering tools: observation form, survey, and an interview or focus group guide
- Develop alternative assessment tools such as rubrics, checklists, and rating scales to judge performance
- Analyze and interpret data gathered from evaluation tools
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| Length: 10 weeks – weekly assignments |
Availability: Call for Availability |
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Julie Study |
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julie_study@fws.gov |
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304-876-7651 |
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Last Updated: June 12, 2009
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