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Article
Publication date: 22 June 2010

V.M. Walden, I. Scott and J. Lakeman

The paper's aim is to assess the usefulness of the real time evaluation methodology in rapid‐onset humanitarian emergencies and to document recurring constraints and lessons…

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Abstract

Purpose

The paper's aim is to assess the usefulness of the real time evaluation methodology in rapid‐onset humanitarian emergencies and to document recurring constraints and lessons learned.

Design/methodology/approach

A small online survey was carried out among evaluation interviewees and a desk study was commissioned to extrapolate good practice and learning points from nine evaluations carried out by one international organisation over the past three years.

Findings

Given the changing nature of the environment in which agencies work during rapid onset humanitarian emergencies, impact evaluations are often carried out too late for important programme changes to be made. The real time evaluation methodology has proved to be a reliable and useful tool for process evaluation during rapid‐onset emergencies. However, it is clear, if it does not take place within the first two months the chances of programmatic changes being made are minimal. There is still the issue of organisational learning and ensuring that lessons learned from one response are taken forward in future programmes. Although there are several risks associated with the methodology, these are outweighed by the advantages, both immediate and longer‐term.

Practical implications

The findings from these studies has been of value to the organisation but they are also of interest to the wider humanitarian sector struggling with the practicalities of process evaluations in a challenging environment.

Originality/value

Although there are several publications about real time evaluation methodology, this paper is one of the first attempts by a non‐UN organisation to critically review evaluation reports and to document the staff opinions.

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Disaster Prevention and Management: An International Journal, vol. 19 no. 3
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 0965-3562

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Article
Publication date: 18 September 2009

Jane Lu Hsu and Hsin‐Yi Chiu

The purpose of this paper is to examine evaluations of teaching from viewpoints of lecturers and students to reveal perceived differences in teaching performance.

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Purpose

The purpose of this paper is to examine evaluations of teaching from viewpoints of lecturers and students to reveal perceived differences in teaching performance.

Design/methodology/approach

A survey is administered to lecturers and students in a large‐scale university in Taiwan. Valid samples include ten lecturers and 250 students. Upon obtaining consensuses from lecturers, 25 students in each course are randomly selected to fill out questionnaires. Lecturers are requested to fill out questionnaires designed for instructors only. Factor, cluster, and multivariate analyses of variance are applied in analyzing the survey data. Five dimensions of evaluations of teaching are extracted from students' viewpoints, including content of materials, learning condition, interaction, attitudes, and responsiveness. These five factors are used in the clustering procedure to segment courses into superior‐ and inferior‐quality.

Findings

Results indicate surveyed students in the clusters of superior‐ and inferior‐quality courses have statistical differences in seriousness of evaluations of teaching performance and how they believe the suggestions will be taken into consideration in modifications of teaching styles. However, lecturers of superior‐ and inferior‐quality courses are not statistically different in their viewpoints in how they value evaluations of teaching performance.

Research limitations/implications

Survey data in this paper are obtained from a single university. Students are able to distinguish courses of different quality in various dimensions, but lecturers seem to believe that they have done well in teaching and will not know differences in teaching performance perceived by students as of superior‐or inferior‐quality.

Practical implications

For efficient utilization of student evaluations of teaching in educational institutions, gaps in perceived differences in teaching performance from lecturers and students need to be identified and filled.

Originality/value

End‐of‐term student evaluations of teaching are used in educational institutions for assessing how well instructors do in helping students to learn theoretical and practical aspects of knowledge. Findings in this paper can be used to form a baseline for educational institutions to improve applicability of student evaluations of teaching.

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International Journal of Educational Management, vol. 23 no. 7
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 0951-354X

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Publication date: 29 November 2014

Patricia Yee, Andrea Nee and Kamal Hamdan

Through the perspectives of a project director/principal investigator and external evaluator, this chapter explores the methods, strategies, and processes used to design and…

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Through the perspectives of a project director/principal investigator and external evaluator, this chapter explores the methods, strategies, and processes used to design and conduct ongoing, comprehensive evaluation of the Math and Science Teacher Initiatives at California State University, Dominguez Hills. Initiatives include an undergraduate program for students interested in STEM teaching careers, multiple alternative route programs to teacher certification in math and science and a fellowship program for master science teachers. Using a collaborative evaluation framework (O’Sullivan, 2004), the authors highlight the benefits of conducting multiprogram evaluation from a collaborative lens and describe the systematic processes used to engage stakeholders, from the design phase of the evaluation through data collection, analysis, and reporting of participant impact and outcomes. The strengths of the program and evaluation approach, along with specific strategies and methods utilized, will be explored. The chapter will conclude with challenges, lessons learned, and best practices, as well as implications for the field of teacher education and leadership within a STEM context.

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Pathways to Excellence: Developing and Cultivating Leaders for the Classroom and Beyond
Type: Book
ISBN: 978-1-78441-116-9

Article
Publication date: 1 July 1994

Margaret King

In this paper we first discuss the wide variety of possible scenarios in which an evaluation may be carried out. On this basis, an attempt is made to pick out some general…

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In this paper we first discuss the wide variety of possible scenarios in which an evaluation may be carried out. On this basis, an attempt is made to pick out some general characteristics relevant to the design of evaluations and the search for a general framework for evaluation methodologies is motivated. Some resources for use in data collection for evaluation purposes are briefly described and discussed, and the work of the EEC EAGLES Evaluation and Assessment Group is summarized.

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Aslib Proceedings, vol. 46 no. 7/8
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 0001-253X

Article
Publication date: 1 April 1990

Abby Ghobadian

Employee representatives′ perceptions of jobevaluation are explored and the impact of jobevaluation on the collective bargaining procedure,pay differentials, motivation and…

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Employee representatives′ perceptions of job evaluation are explored and the impact of job evaluation on the collective bargaining procedure, pay differentials, motivation and performance is considered. In conclusion, an assessment of the advantages and disadvantages of job evaluation is given.

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Employee Relations, vol. 12 no. 4
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 0142-5455

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Article
Publication date: 1 May 1987

Abby Ghobadian and Michael White

The aim of this article is to identify some of the factors that contribute to the implementation of “unbiased” job evaluation schemes. The data used for the present analysis were

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The aim of this article is to identify some of the factors that contribute to the implementation of “unbiased” job evaluation schemes. The data used for the present analysis were collected as part of a major survey concerned with the extent and nature of job evaluation schemes in operation in the United Kingdom, sponsored by the Department of Employment. We focus particularly on the unbiasedness of pay between female and male workers.

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Personnel Review, vol. 16 no. 5
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 0048-3486

Article
Publication date: 1 October 2001

Junaidah Hashim

Training evaluation is an elusive concept, especially when it comes to practice. The practice of evaluation in training has received a lot of criticism. This criticism is largely…

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Training evaluation is an elusive concept, especially when it comes to practice. The practice of evaluation in training has received a lot of criticism. This criticism is largely explained by the unsystematic, informal, and ad hoc evaluation that has been conducted by training institutions. In Malaysia, training activities are monitored by the government. Organisations are required to obtain training services from approved training providers registered with the government. Examines the clients’ demand toward evaluation, the commitment given by training providers, and the overall practice of evaluation by the training providers in Malaysia. Finds that the government, client and economic situations have influenced the evaluation practice in a positive direction.

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Journal of European Industrial Training, vol. 25 no. 7
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 0309-0590

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Article
Publication date: 1 April 1985

Eon Harper

Just as architects design houses, evaluators design evaluations. Although the way in which the actual construction of the building proceeds is of crucial importance, it is the…

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Just as architects design houses, evaluators design evaluations. Although the way in which the actual construction of the building proceeds is of crucial importance, it is the design stage, which includes all the specifications for the types of materials to be used, as well as the aesthetic and structural qualities of the final building, which is critical to the well‐being of the project. There are important parallels which exist between the work of the architect and the work of the evaluator. Like the architect, the evaluator produces a design, but does not necessarily carry out what has been designed in practice—the implementation of the evaluation can be left to others. Equally, the evaluator, like the architect, often acts as a specialist consultant on behalf of a client.

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Journal of European Industrial Training, vol. 9 no. 4
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 0309-0590

Article
Publication date: 10 April 2009

Wei Shan and Qingpu Zhang

The purpose of this paper is to apply a new idea and scientific method to evaluate the enterprise's independent innovation capability accurately.

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Purpose

The purpose of this paper is to apply a new idea and scientific method to evaluate the enterprise's independent innovation capability accurately.

Design/methodology/approach

The matter‐element, extension set and independent function in extension theory are introduced briefly. Based on extension theory, the matter‐element model on comprehensive evaluation of the enterprise's independent innovation capability is established. Then, an instance which makes structural analysis on the enterprise's independent innovation capability with extension evaluation method is given.

Findings

The matter‐element model on comprehensive evaluation of the enterprise's independent innovation capability is established. Extension evaluation method can combine qualitative analysis and quantitative analysis to reflect the changing process of the objective appropriately. By means of the matter‐element model, the evaluation result shows which the grade does the enterprise's independent innovation capability belong to.

Research limitations/implications

Extension evaluation method resorting to extension theory, cannot only reveal the evaluation grade and competitive advantage of an enterprise within the industry or within the scope of the evaluation, but also show comprehensive index level of the enterprise's independent innovation capability.

Practical implications

It is significant to monitor the enterprise's development and changes effectively, find the key factors influencing the enterprise's independent innovation capability and take effective measures in time.

Originality/value

New idea and scientific method are introduced into the enterprise's independent innovation activity, and it can integrate both qualitative and quantitative analysis to solve contradictory problems.

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Kybernetes, vol. 38 no. 3/4
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 0368-492X

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Article
Publication date: 1 September 1999

A.A. Alemna

This paper provides a review of various types and levels of library evaluation. It attempts to stimulate a debate on the pros and cons of these methods of evaluation in order to…

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This paper provides a review of various types and levels of library evaluation. It attempts to stimulate a debate on the pros and cons of these methods of evaluation in order to provide options for academic libraries, especially those in Ghana. Other issues discussed in the paper include concepts in library evaluation, criteria for evaluation, and problems in evaluation. The writer concludes that despite the acknowledged importance of evaluation, accounts of actual library evaluations are few.

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Aslib Proceedings, vol. 51 no. 7
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 0001-253X

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