The Evaluation Criteria
This evaluation toolkit has been produced to assist in the planning and implementation of the 2008-2011 ‘Evaluation Mini-Projects’ funded by Aimhigher West. It draws upon the earlier work of many other colleagues who have made their evaluation toolkits publicly available online (all of which are linked to within the body the text below) but presents a streamlined version of such material in a simplified, form and tailors it toward the particular concerns of the Aimhigher West Evaluation Mini-Projects. It is also available as a PDF file and as a Word document.
Each evaluation mini-project will constitute a piece of small scale action-research to gather either/both quantitative and qualitative data on the impact of the Aimhigher West programme on the development of more positive learner identities. Methods used may include individual and group interviews, questionnaires, attitude surveys, case-studies, institutional data analysis, or any other appropriate research method.
Each mini-project will evaluate the ways in which Aimhigher has contributed to the development of more positive learner identities by means of:
- An activity engaged in with, or as a part of, the Aimhigher West programme.
- A range of activities engaged in with, or as a part of, the Aimhigher West programme.
- A series or progression of activities engaged in with, or as a part of, the Aimhigher West programme
Your mini-project must conform to the criteria for Aimhigher West Evaluation Mini-projects. This is the criteria which guides the formulation of your bid proposal.
