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Descriptive meta-evaluation. Case study of an interdisciplinary curriculum.
Deirdre C Lynch1, Annette G Greer, Lars C Larson
1Brody School of Medicine, East Carolina University, USA.
Evaluation & the Health Professions
|November 25, 2003
Summary
This study used the Program Evaluation Standards (PES) for a meta-evaluation of an educational curriculum. The meta-evaluation identified strengths and weaknesses to improve the curriculum evaluation process.
Area of Science:
- Educational Research
- Program Evaluation
Background:
- Meta-evaluation is crucial for assessing the quality of existing evaluations.
- Curriculum evaluation in educational settings requires rigorous assessment frameworks.
Purpose of the Study:
- To demonstrate meta-evaluation in an educational context.
- To apply the Program Evaluation Standards (PES) to a curriculum evaluation.
- To identify areas for improvement in evaluation practices.
Main Methods:
- A descriptive meta-evaluation approach was employed.
- The Program Evaluation Standards (PES) served as the analytical framework.
- A single case study of a community-based, interdisciplinary curriculum evaluation was examined.
Main Results:
- The PES framework effectively guided the meta-evaluation process.
- Key aspects of utility, feasibility, propriety, and accuracy were assessed.
- Strengths and weaknesses of the original curriculum evaluation were identified.
Conclusions:
- Meta-evaluation using the PES is a valuable tool for enhancing educational program evaluations.
- The PES framework highlights the interconnectedness of evaluation components.
- Findings provide a basis for refining curriculum evaluation methodologies.