This report provides a framework for local adult literacy program evaluation. Section 1 lists que... more This report provides a framework for local adult literacy program evaluation. Section 1 lists questions to achieve a consensus regarding the scope and nature of the desired evaluation; lists the five basic steps to design an evaluation of the program; and provides an evaluation report outline. Section 2 describes the following questionnaires that have been developed for those thinking of starting a literacy program and wanting to involve the community: human services and organizations questionnaire and questionnaire for businesses and offices of employment. Section 3 discusses program records that literacy programs should keep to monitor and document the program. Section 4 focuses on comparing program intent to what the program has become. Section 5 discusses brainstorming with volunteers, other staff, the board, and others to determine how to improve the program, what to do differently and more effectively, what should be modified or refined, dissemination. It also touches upon communication of results. An appendix contains the human services and organizations questionnaire; business and employment questionnaire; community contact public relations forms; suggestions to increase the number of adult learners referred to literacy for reading and/or speaking English; suggested list of program records literacy programs should keep; sample review forms; and nine-item reference and resource list. (YLB) *
All programs can, and should, initiate some sort of evaluation. This report provides a framework ... more All programs can, and should, initiate some sort of evaluation. This report provides a framework for Adult Literacy program evaluation. Included are practical suggestions based on the experiences of many programs. U.S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION of Educational Research and Improvement ED CATIONAL RESOURCES INFORMATION CENTER (ERIC) This document has been reproduced as received from the person or organization originating it. Minor changes have been made to improve reproduction quality. Points of view or opinions stated in this document do not necessarily represent official OERI position or policy. "PERMISSION TO REPRODUCE THIS. MATERIAL HAS BEEN GRANTED BY TO THE EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES INFORMATION CENTER (ERIC)."
This report provides a framework for local adult literacy program evaluation. Section 1 lists que... more This report provides a framework for local adult literacy program evaluation. Section 1 lists questions to achieve a consensus regarding the scope and nature of the desired evaluation; lists the five basic steps to design an evaluation of the program; and provides an evaluation report outline. Section 2 describes the following questionnaires that have been developed for those thinking of starting a literacy program and wanting to involve the community: human services and organizations questionnaire and questionnaire for businesses and offices of employment. Section 3 discusses program records that literacy programs should keep to monitor and document the program. Section 4 focuses on comparing program intent to what the program has become. Section 5 discusses brainstorming with volunteers, other staff, the board, and others to determine how to improve the program, what to do differently and more effectively, what should be modified or refined, dissemination. It also touches upon communication of results. An appendix contains the human services and organizations questionnaire; business and employment questionnaire; community contact public relations forms; suggestions to increase the number of adult learners referred to literacy for reading and/or speaking English; suggested list of program records literacy programs should keep; sample review forms; and nine-item reference and resource list. (YLB) *
All programs can, and should, initiate some sort of evaluation. This report provides a framework ... more All programs can, and should, initiate some sort of evaluation. This report provides a framework for Adult Literacy program evaluation. Included are practical suggestions based on the experiences of many programs. U.S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION of Educational Research and Improvement ED CATIONAL RESOURCES INFORMATION CENTER (ERIC) This document has been reproduced as received from the person or organization originating it. Minor changes have been made to improve reproduction quality. Points of view or opinions stated in this document do not necessarily represent official OERI position or policy. "PERMISSION TO REPRODUCE THIS. MATERIAL HAS BEEN GRANTED BY TO THE EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES INFORMATION CENTER (ERIC)."
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