This visioning document sets forth recommendations for reformed assessment and evaluation in Earth and space science education. These recommendations include a greater emphasis on performance assessment, as well as a review of standardized tests to ensure that science content is aligned with curriculum and grade level. Interdisciplinary assessments, assessing student misconceptions and additional ... Full description.

Participatory evaluation provides for the active involvement in the evaluation process of those with a stake in the program: providers, partners, beneficiariies, and any other interested parties. Participation takes place throughout all phases of the evalution. This document describes the characteristics of participatory evaluation, and explains why and how to use this approach. This resource is intended ... Full description.

This is a comprehensive web-based textbook that addresses all of the topics in a typical introductory undergraduate or graduate course in social research methods. It covers the entire research process including: formulating research questions; sampling (probability and nonprobability); measurement (surveys, scaling, qualitative, unobtrusive); research design (experimental and quasi-experimental); ... Full description.

This handbook was developed to provide principal investigators and project evaluators with a basic understanding of selected approaches to evaluation. It is aimed at people who need to learn more about both what evaluation can do and how to do an evaluation, rather than those who already have a solid base of experience in the field. Topics include types of evaluation, an overview of the evaluation ... Full description.

This paper addresses the logic of program evaluation designs. It provides a systematic approach to designing evaluations that takes into account the questions guiding a study, the constraints evaluators face in conducting it, and the information needs of its intended user. It explains the evaluation design process, types of design, and how to develop a design. It also provides an example of an evaluation. ... Full description.

This site provides guidelines for the protection of human research subjects and sample forms for the subjects to complete. It is useful for becoming familiar with the expectations and practices in evaluation research. Full description.

This User's Guide is designed to assist AmericCorps programs in meeting key evaluation needs in the areas of education, public safety, human needs and the environment. Each chapter focuses on evaluation tasks specific to an area and leads the program through a series of practical steps designed to accomplish that task. A toll-free assistance is line is avaialble for user support. Most relevant to ... Full description.

The National Project for Excellence in Environmental Education, initiated by the North American Association for Environmental Education (NAAEE) in 1993, is addressing what it means to be environmentally literate. The project is taking the lead in establishing guidelines for the development of balanced, scientifically accurate, and comprehensive environmental education programs. It is a multi-year ... Full description.

View earth science related concept maps from four modules that focus on the National Science Education Standard of science in personal and social perspectives. Each module has lessons, a teacher guide and student activities plus the supporting concept maps. Topics include: water, ultraviolet radiation, extreme weather, urban sprawl/planning, non-native plant species, floods, fire, erosion, glaciers ... Full description.

This is a survey designed to elicit student attitudes about using computers and their assessment of how well they use computers. Full description.