This article presents a comprehensive taxonomy of essential competencies for program evaluators. First, the authors provide rationale developing evaluator competencies, along with brief history initial development and validation in King, Stevahn, Ghere, Minnema (2001). Second, they present revised version that describe revision process. Third, crosswalk accompanying indicates which address standards, principles, skills endorsed by major evaluation associations North America. Finally,...

This article describes an interactive professional development unit that engages both novice and experienced evaluators in (a) learning about the Essential Competencies for Program Evaluators (ECPE), (b) applying competencies to program evaluation contexts, (c) using ECPE reflect on their own practices. The briefly summarizes current issues evaluator components of effective development. It then ECPE; objectives, content, process session; Self-Assessment Instrument. Facilitators can adapt use...

This article discusses an exploratory study designed to determine the extent which evaluation professionals, representing diverse backgrounds and approaches, could reach agreement on a proposed taxonomy of essential evaluator competencies. Participants were 31 individuals in field program greater Minneapolis-St. Paul, Minnesota area who systematically engaged Multi-Attribute Consensus Reaching process. Both quantitative qualitative results predominantly indicated consensus more than...

Abstract This chapter presents the Board‐approved 2018 American Evaluation Association (AEA) Evaluator Competencies. It begins by introducing and briefly explicating each of five competency domains—professional practice, methodology, context, planning management, interpersonal—then details specific competencies that comprise domain. The continues identifying discussing persistent member concerns emerged across all forms feedback during development process. concludes naming three broad areas...

Abstract The authors examined the effectiveness of conflict resolution and peer mediation training among California high school students. randomly assigned 2 4 classes to receive 5 weeks integrated into required social studies curriculum. remaining studied same curriculum for an identical amount time (105 min every other day) without training. investigated issues. 1st was trained students, compared with untrained learned integrative negotiation procedures better, applied more completely,...

The effectiveness of a conflict resolution training program was examined in an American midwestern suburban elementary school. Participants were 80 kindergartners randomly assigned to experimental or control condition morning afternoon time blocks. Children the received 9 hr integrated into curriculum unit on friendship taught daily for 4 consecutive weeks. identical same period without training. Teachers rotated equally across conditions. Significant differences between trained and...

The effectiveness of a conflict resolution program was examined in rural K–8 public school Ontario, Canada. Participants were 111 students two seventh- and eighth-grade classes. independent variables (a) the presence versus absence integration training into an academic English literature unit (b) cooperative individualistic learning. Three issues investigated. first issue whether effective. second impact context on program. third achievement.

Abstract The effectiveness of a conflict-resolution program in suburban secondary school Canada was examined. Participants were 40 ninth-grade English students heterogeneous academic ability. Students randomly assigned to the experimental condition received 9.5 hr training integrated into study literature. Those control studied identical literature for without training. Significant differences between treatment groups found achievement, knowledge and willingness use procedure, application...

Abstract All students can be taught how to manage conflicts constructively by integrating training into the existing school curriculum. This article describes a practical and effective approach curriculum-integrated conflict resolution that involves in repeatedly using integrative negotiation peer mediation procedures resolve diverse found subject matter. Research results indicate this not only enables learn, use, develop more positive attitudes toward resolution, it also enhances academic...

Abstract: In this article we revisit the comprehensive taxonomy of Essential Competencies for Program Evaluators and explore its utility in university-based evaluation training programs. We begin by briefly summarizing development taxonomy, then elaborate on how it can be used to enhance through six decision points graduate degree or certificate discuss challenges credentialing/licensure accreditation within field program end with a proposal standards

Abstract This chapter considers next steps in the development and use of evaluator competencies United States globally. It begins with a brief grounding definitions, then applies framework adaptive action (Eoyang & Holladay, 2013), asking “What?” to first describe current status competencies, “So what?” discuss implications that status, finally “Now identify potential actions might attend complexity change field evaluation. © Wiley Periodicals, Inc., American Evaluation Association.

This article reports research that examined the meaning of two broad evaluator competency domains. The first is situational awareness (SA) focuses on understanding unique contexts evaluations and their users/stakeholders. second interpersonal competence (IC) social skills needed for constructive interactions in conducting program evaluations. employed a qualitative design which 13 experienced skilled evaluators, purposively sought from varied professional contexts, participated...

Abstract The effectiveness of a conflict resolution and peer mediation program in suburban Canadian secondary school was examined. Subjects were forty‐two ninth‐grade English students heterogeneous academic achievement. A pretest‐posttest control‐group experimental design employed. Students randomly assigned to the condition spent ten hours studying literature unit into which training had been integrated. control studied identical for without training. Significant differences between...

The authors examined the effectiveness of a total-student-body conflict resolution training program in Canadian suburban French immersion K-6 public elementary school. All 302 students received their classrooms and English during 7 months 1997-1998 school year. Participants were 16 teachers (entire teaching staff) 195 Grades K-2 3-6. Results on questions concerning teacher implementation indicated moderate to low levels classroom use. Factors that facilitated use (a) collaboration, (b)...

Abstract This chapter introduces interactive evaluation practice (IEP) and its potential for grounding thinking about the foundational nature of interaction in studies role facilitation this process. It begins by defining key terms elaborating specifically on IEP as an evaluator orientation guiding decisions, actions, reflections—all leveraged toward conducting meaningful studies. then presents evaluator's dozen strategies useful facilitating among stakeholders to accomplish targeted aims...

All students can be taught how to manage conflicts constructively by integrating training into the existing school curriculum. This article describes a practical and effective approach curriculum-integrated conflict resolution that involves in repeatedly using integrative negotiation peer mediation procedures resolve diverse found subject matter. Research results indicate this not only enables learn, use, develop more positive attitudes toward resolution, it also enhances academic achievement.

Evaluators almost inevitably experience conflict in the course of conducting evaluation studies. This article first presents two theoretical frameworks from social psychology - strategies theory and constructive resolution useful for constructively managing settings. Second, we discuss theory-derived skills related to structuring cooperative goals tasks studies as well how use integrative negotiation procedures address disputes that arise during process. Finally, explain these theories can...

Abstract The ultimate goal of using the 2018 AEA Evaluator Competencies is effective program evaluation practice. This chapter suggests how competencies can be used to enhance professional practice by individual evaluators, organizations/institutions, and associations. Individual use includes self‐assessing expertise, pursuing development, common language. Organizational guiding internal evaluations or university evaluator education programs curricula, seeking external assistance,...

Pre-service teachers typically find it challenging to implement cooperative learning authentically in schools given the complexities of classroom environments. Curriculum integration also is demanding because requires combining research-informed pedagogies and best practices promote academic social learning. This article describes how Storypath, a narrative approach organising curriculum, assists novice skilfully implementing meaningfully integrating with other practices. It begins by...

Community-based research (CBR) is an advanced form of academic service-learning through which university students, faculty, and community organizations collaborate to conduct inquiry projects aimed at producing social change. Despite its potential for advancing learning in graduate studies, little exists on CBR implementations or outcomes doctoral programs. This study examined the effectiveness integrating into educational leadership doctorate across three consecutive cohorts students worked...

This article compares the purposes and content of four foundational documents American Evaluation Association (AEA): Program Standards, AEA Public Statement on Cultural Competence in Evaluation, Evaluator Competencies, Guiding Principles. reflection alignment is an early effort third step professionalization: defining how to use recognize evaluator competencies. The analysis intentionally focuses reflects implications differences similarities across documents. comparison reveals important...