Although the literature is replete with techniques to assist
the researcher with the evaluation task, very few techniques
regarding an effective process for evaluating developmental
education programs have emerged. Those techniques that have
emerged have been criticized for not producing useful
results.
The central purpose of this research was to develop a process
for evaluating the instructional component of developmental
education programs. The Educational Opportunities Program at
Oregon State University was used as a case study.
The review of literature established a theoretical basis for
the model that was developed. A detailed description of the
program is provided, as well as interviews with instructional
staff. An instrument for eliciting program participants'
views and opinions is included. The entire evaluation
process was then evaluated for effectiveness.
The evaluation process proved to be effective as a means for
evaluating the instructional component of developmental
education programs considering the original purpose of the
evaluation. Although the focus was originally on the
product, the process proved to be the most powerful catalyst
for change. Future evaluators are cautioned to consider
carefully the purpose, audience and intended outcome before
proceeding further in the evaluation of the instructional
components of developmental education programs. / Graduation date: 1992
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:ORGSU/oai:ir.library.oregonstate.edu:1957/37278 |
| Date | 16 January 1992 |
| Creators | Fox, Margaret Wynne |
| Contributors | Ahrendt, Kenneth M. |
| Source Sets | Oregon State University |
| Language | en_US |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Thesis/Dissertation |
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