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Join Dr. Kelly Bradley in exploring the study of evaluation, covering basic principles, research utilization, design, and measurement. Enhance reasoning and critical thinking through various course assignments. Stay connected, curious, and engaged to succeed in this course!
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Welcome to EDP/EPE 660 Kelly Bradley, Ph.D.
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Course Purpose • This course is the study of evaluation. • We will cover • Basic principles of evaluation • Utilization of research and evaluation in practical situations • Design and measurement • Theoretical • Philosophical • Jurisdictional • All framed within the context of: • (1) evaluation, (2) assessment, (3) measurement, (4) statistics • Main Goal of Research – Methods courses is to improve and expand reasoning and critical thinking skills.
Course Assignments • Class Participation: 5% • Article Critiques: 10% each • Statistical Interpretation: 15% • Measurement Critique: 15% • Class Journal: 10% • Evaluation Plan: 15% • Course Questions: 20%
Some words of encouragement • Stay up to date with the reading • Stay on top of the application journal, @ revisit it • Form study/work groups • If you have questions, ask • If you need help, get it… I will support your efforts