Program Evaluation Proposal

Saddleback International Program Evaluation Proposal

Course-Introduction to Educational Research

Instructor-Dr. Karen Kim 

Learning Domains:

Leadership	Social Advocacy and Justice	Education	Assessment and Evaluation	Personal Development
		X	x

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	Competent	Basic	Needs Improvement
SLO # 1	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	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	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	I was unable to apply any key research concepts learned in EDAD 510 course to write an effective in-depth evaluation
SLO # 2	I integrated the findings from a former evaluation report to write a new evaluation proposal, consisting of 5 or more main sections	I integrated the findings from a former evaluation report to write a new evaluation proposal, consisting of a program overview and assessment plan	I integrated the findings from a former evaluation report to write a new evaluation proposal that did not include an assessment plan	I was unable to integrate the findings from a former evaluation report to write a new evaluation proposal
SLO # 3	I received an A+ on the assignment grade	I received an A on the assignment grade	I received an B on the assignment grade	I received an C or lower on the assignment grade

Evidence:

Assignment Grading Information 

Program Evaluation Proposal

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.