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Practical Program Evaluation
EDU BS509

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Description

*Only Offered for Online Ed.M. Students* Strong program evaluation begins with asking the right questions. In this course, working professionals will learn a systematic approach to designing data inquiry processes that support continuous improvement. Students will develop theories of action that articulate program logic; translate them into research questions about diagnosis, implementation, and impact; and design plans for gathering data to answer those questions. Students will leave with practical tools for building learning agendas, choosing appropriate measures, and creating conditions where evidence drives improvement. This course is designed for practitioners engaged in program implementation, instructional leadership, or organizational improvement work—those who need to ask the right questions, measure what matters, and use evidence to strengthen their practice.

School Graduate School of Education
Credits 2
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Department Education
Course Component Regular Course
Instruction Mode Online
Subject Education
Grading Basis HGSE Student Option (Letter Graded, Sat/Unsat)
Course Requirements Must be an online EdM student
Learning Goals Develop a theory of action and translate it into research questions that diagnose root causes, monitor implementation, and measure impact Build and prioritize a learning agenda that identifies the most important questions to answer with available resources Design equitable data inquiry processes that center the voices of those most affected by programs and make strategic measurement choices informed by both technical rigor and core values
Career Focus <p>This course is designed for practitioners engaged in program implementation, instructional leadership, or organizational improvement work</p>