As we delve into evaluation, I’m reflecting a lot on the programs that are part of my job. I would have told someone that summative evaluation makes up almost all of my evaluative efforts at work; but, as I come to understand the scope of practice that is evaluation, I realize how much more I’m [...]
The upcoming evaluation exercise that we each have to do in class has me a little nervous. I’m going to admit it, I have a fear of public speaking, as many people do. In my work, this is always a hurdle. I am therefore glad that we will be required to do some presenting and [...]
The Bigger Picture
I sometimes feel like I’m treating my blog too much like a personal journal. Perhaps this is because I do keep another blog, which is more of a journal and place to tell stories. I’m challenging myself to stay on task with this blog and relate my writing back to [...]
The reading for class session two was like reading the job manual I should have gotten when I started my job, but didn’t. In Caffarella’s discussion about potential hurdles and things to consider that may come up when program planning, I would add…unexpected guests, especially those who are connected through the political context of a [...]
