Evaluating Education Systems and Programs PG (10439.1)
Please note these are the 2023 details for this unit
| Available teaching periods | Delivery mode | Location |
|---|---|---|
| View teaching periods | On-Campus |
UC - Canberra, Bruce |
| EFTSL | Credit points | Faculty |
| 0.125 | 3 | Faculty Of Education |
| Discipline | Study level | HECS Bands |
| Academic Program Area - Education | Post Graduate Level | Band 1 2021 (Commenced After 1 Jan 2021) Band 1 2021 (Commenced Before 1 Jan 2021) |
This unit provides an introduction to the theory and practice of educational evaluation and evaluative research. Students will critically explore how historical, geographical, political and social contexts can influence the role of evaluators as well as the design, purpose and consequences of evaluations. Through exposure to theoretical texts and case studies, students will develop the skills to compare, contrast and apply key approaches to evaluating education systems and programs.
1. Demonstrate understanding of the evolution, purpose and consequences of evaluation;
2. Demonstrate understanding of the paradigmatic underpinnings of different approaches to educational evaluation;
3. Critically appraise published and peer-reviewed evaluation studies; and
4. Select appropriate evaluation models and justify their application to education programs or systems.
1. UC graduates are professional - employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills
1. UC graduates are professional - take pride in their professional and personal integrity
1. UC graduates are professional - use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems
2. UC graduates are global citizens - behave ethically and sustainably in their professional and personal lives
2. UC graduates are global citizens - communicate effectively in diverse cultural and social settings
2. UC graduates are global citizens - think globally about issues in their profession
2. UC graduates are global citizens - understand issues in their profession from the perspective of other cultures
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - adapt to complexity, ambiguity and change by being flexible and keen to engage with new ideas
Learning outcomes
After successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:1. Demonstrate understanding of the evolution, purpose and consequences of evaluation;
2. Demonstrate understanding of the paradigmatic underpinnings of different approaches to educational evaluation;
3. Critically appraise published and peer-reviewed evaluation studies; and
4. Select appropriate evaluation models and justify their application to education programs or systems.
Graduate attributes
1. UC graduates are professional - communicate effectively1. UC graduates are professional - employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills
1. UC graduates are professional - take pride in their professional and personal integrity
1. UC graduates are professional - use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems
2. UC graduates are global citizens - behave ethically and sustainably in their professional and personal lives
2. UC graduates are global citizens - communicate effectively in diverse cultural and social settings
2. UC graduates are global citizens - think globally about issues in their profession
2. UC graduates are global citizens - understand issues in their profession from the perspective of other cultures
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - adapt to complexity, ambiguity and change by being flexible and keen to engage with new ideas
Prerequisites
None.Corequisites
None.Incompatible units
None.Equivalent units
None.Assumed knowledge
None.
Availability for enrolment in 2023 is subject to change and may not be confirmed until closer to the teaching start date.
| Year | Location | Teaching period | Teaching start date | Delivery mode | Unit convener |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | UC - Canberra, Bruce | Semester 2 | 31 July 2023 | On-Campus | Dr Amanda Edwards |
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