I feel that I have learned a lot about evaluation this semester. Before this class I never realized how many components go into a great evaluation. There is not only the paperwork to fill out if involving people but all the key questions and ideas that need to be created. Careful thought and consideration goes into choosing the main evaluation topic and then branching out into smaller, more detailed questions. From there survey and interview questions need to be worded the right way in order to receive the information needed for a great evaluation. Writing and conducting an evaluation is a lot of work.
I really enjoyed creating my own hypothetical evaluation. I think it puts a new perspective on when things change at my school. It takes many people coming together to make a great evaluation work… not only in creating but actually performing an evaluation. My school is actually creating a resource center next school year. I would like to see how well it turns out and if it is any similar to the one I created.
