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Using Learning Outcome Measures to assess Doctoral Nursing Education
Published on: June 21, 2010
Evaluation of nursing education programmes--theory and practice
1Sorrel Healthcare Research and Consultancy, Edinburgh, Scotland, U.K.
International Journal of Nursing Studies
|August 1, 1992
Summary
This paper reviews the history of educational evaluation, highlighting the shift from behaviorist to investigative approaches. Understanding this evolution is key to current evaluation practices and models.
Area of Science:
- Educational Research
- Program Evaluation
- History of Education
Background:
- The historical development of educational evaluation methods is examined.
- Traces the evolution of evaluation from behaviorist principles to more investigative approaches.
- Highlights the emergence of evaluation as a distinct academic discipline.
Observation:
- Current evaluation methodologies have evolved significantly over a short period.
- A notable shift from prescriptive practices to more investigative strategies is observed.
- The influence of historical perspectives on contemporary evaluation is substantial.
Findings:
- The paper identifies a major paradigm shift in educational evaluation theory and practice.
- It details the transition from a behaviorist framework to a more constructivist and inquiry-based model.
- A practical evaluation model derived from continuing education in Scotland is presented.
Implications:
- Provides a historical context crucial for understanding current educational evaluation trends.
- Informs the development and application of more effective and adaptable evaluation models.
- Suggests the value of historical analysis for advancing the field of educational evaluation.
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