Evaluation in nonformal education
1978
Kinsey, David C.
Abstract: Techniques for adapting evaluation methods to satisfy the needs of nonformal education are designed for use by the program practitioner. The problems associated with traditional evaluation procedures are described: a focus on outcomes rather than process improvement; a lack of applicability to the nonformal context; and the creation of a costly and disruptive situation within the program. Existing adaptations to various methodologies are discussed in terms of formative evaluation, nonformal education settings, and practitioner use. The criteria for selecting the adaptive process are based on: skill, time, and cost factors; amount of disruption engendered; degree of utility; setting of practical standards; allowance for non-quantifiable indicators; and amount of flexibility to meet program constraints. The approaches to adapting evaluation procedures may be incremental, extractive, or participative, or they may be decision-making or option-oriented. Other considerations include creating a favorable atmosphere and training for practitioner evaluation.j).
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