EDS654 PRACTICUM IN CURRICULUM EVALUATION

Course Code:4540654
METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week):3 (3.00 - 0.00)
ECTS Credit:8.0
Department:Educational Sciences
Language of Instruction:English
Level of Study:Graduate
Course Coordinator:Prof.Dr. AHMET OK
Offered Semester:Fall Semesters.

Course Objectives

1. Develop skills in proposing and conducting a program, project, and report evaluation research.

2. Synthesize  different evaluation understandings to  form an evaluation approach related to an educational program.

3. Design a program evaluation research for k-12 or higher education context.

4. Prepare and submit program evaluation reports suitable for diverse audiences and stakeholders.

5. Take initiative in advancing different curricula through curriculum evaluation research.

 


Course Content

Curriculum/program evaluation by using different models and research designs.


Course Learning Outcomes

1.1. Use quantitative and qualitative methods in running program evaluation research.

1.2. Analyze quantitative and qualitative data to report on an evaluation research conducted

2.1. Examine evaluation reports in the educational field reflecting diverse institutions, and NGOs.

2.2. Synthesize program evaluation research from a national and global perspective to familiar with the field.

3.1. Plan different program evaluation  research for diverse educational programs in diverse institutions or organizations

3.2. Collaborate with a team for, planning, data collection and data analysis

4.1. Write evaluation reports.

4.2. Present evaluation research to relevant audiences and stakeholders.

5.1. Propose a self-guided evaluation approach  and/or models for curriculum evaluation

5.2. Take part in different evaluation studies and projects