Saddleback International Program Evaluation Proposal
Instructor-Dr. Karen Kim
Learning Domains:
Leadership
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Social Advocacy and Justice
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Education
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Assessment and Evaluation
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Personal Development
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Description:
This entry highlights my progress of developing an-in-depth
program evaluation proposal for EDAD 510: Introduction to Educational Research
course. The main goal of this assignment
was to enable me to develop the necessary knowledge and skills in order to
write an effective plan on how to evaluate a given student service
program. I will describe my learning
experience of writing an in-depth evaluation proposal for the International
Student Program at Saddleback College.
Learning Outcomes:
SWiBAT: apply 5 research concepts learned in EDAD 510: Introduction
to Educational Research course to write an effective in-depth evaluation
proposal for the International Student Program at Saddleback College
SWiBAT: integrate (synthesis) the findings from a former evaluation
report of the International Student Program at Saddleback College to write an
in-depth evaluation proposal consisting of 5 main sections (with 2 of them being:
design and methodology and limitations).
SWiBAT: earned an A or higher on the assignment grade.
Advanced
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Competent
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Basic
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Needs Improvement
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SLO # 1
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I applied 5 or more key research concepts learned in
EDAD 510 course to write an effective in-depth evaluation proposal for the
International Student Program at Saddleback College
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I applied 3-4 key research
concepts learned in EDAD 510 course to write an effective in-depth evaluation
proposal for the International Student Program at Saddleback College
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I applied 1-2 key research concepts learned in EDAD 510
course to write an effective in-depth evaluation proposal for the
International Student Program at Saddleback College
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I was unable to apply any key research concepts learned
in EDAD 510 course to write an effective in-depth evaluation
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SLO # 2
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I integrated the findings
from a former evaluation report to write a new evaluation proposal, consisting
of 5 or more main sections
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I integrated the findings from a former evaluation
report to write a new evaluation proposal, consisting of a program overview
and assessment plan
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I integrated the findings from a former evaluation
report to write a new evaluation proposal that did not include an assessment
plan
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I was unable to integrate the findings from a former
evaluation report to write a new evaluation proposal
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SLO # 3
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I received an A+ on the assignment grade
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I received an A on the
assignment grade
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I received an B on the assignment grade
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I received an C or lower on the assignment grade
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Evidence:
Reflection:
I found this
assignment to be extremely beneficial to my overall understanding of
educational research practices. Writing an evaluation proposal for the
International Student Program at Saddleback College expanded my insight of the
key elements that interplay the process of program evaluation and influence assessment
techniques. When it comes to the first learning outcome, I was able to achieve learning
at the competent level by effectively applying 3 key research concepts that I
learned from the Introduction to Educational Research course. In my evaluation proposal,
I recommended to apply the 1) pragmatic research lens by using a combination of
quantitative and qualitative methods to answer the research question (Lodico,
Spaulding, & Voegtle, 2010). Another concept that I incorporated was 2) a focus
group approach to evaluate the effects of enrollment in an academic planning
course on international students’ integration in the American college system. A
focus group approach may be applicable when one is exploring the perceptions of
a group of participants who share a common experience (Lodico, Spaulding, &
Voegtle, 2010). The third research
concept relates to 3) surveying international students upon degree completion
at Saddleback. I recommended developing an exit survey to solicit feedback from
students that intends to evaluate the program effectiveness in 3 major areas: overall
level of satisfaction with the services, an average length of study, and the
extent to which the program was helpful in providing specific support services.
When it comes to the second learning
outcome, I was able to achieve learning at the advanced level of the rubric. I
successfully integrated the findings from a former International Student Program
report and wrote a new in-depth evaluation
proposal that consisted of the following 5 sections: a program overview, design
and methodology, practical implications, limitations, and suggestions for
future research. Lastly, I met the third
learning outcome at the competent level in light of the rubric by receiving 25 out of 25 points on the assignment and earning an A. Having the opportunity to write an evaluation proposal
for a student service program where I currently work enabled me to gain a comprehensive
understanding of educational evaluation procedures, while also providing me
with practical insight about the International Student Program at Saddleback
College.
References
Lodico,
M. G., Spaulding, D. T., & Voegtle, K. H. (2010). Methods in educational
research: From theory to practice. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass.
