ERIC Number: EJ1042583
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2012-Aug
Pages: 11
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ISSN: EISSN-1077-5315
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Taxonomy for Assessing Evaluation Competencies in Extension
Rodgers, Michelle S.; Hillaker, Barbara D.; Haas, Bruce E.; Peters, Cheryl
Journal of Extension, v50 n4 Article 4FEA2 Aug 2012
Evaluation of public service programming is becoming increasingly important with current funding realities. The taxonomy of evaluation competencies compiled by Ghere et al. (2006) provided the starting place for Taxonomy for Assessing Evaluation Competencies in Extension. The Michigan State University Extension case study described here presents a field-tested and reliable survey to measure evaluation competencies of Extension professionals in three domains (situational analysis, systematic inquiry, and project management) as well as indicates opportunities for professional development training themes to enhance the evaluation competencies of Extension academic professionals.
Descriptors: Taxonomy, Extension Education, Extension Agents, Faculty Development, Teacher Competency Testing, Teacher Competencies, Evaluation, Program Administration, Inquiry, Questionnaires, Teacher Surveys, Test Construction, Online Surveys, Psychometrics, Participant Characteristics, Demography, Factor Analysis, Construct Validity, Test Reliability, Role Perception, Teacher Role, Educational Needs, Qualitative Research, College Faculty
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Michigan
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