ERIC Number: EJ917154
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2011-Feb
Pages: 7
Abstractor: As Provided
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ISSN: ISSN-1077-5315
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The Evaluation Attitudes and Practices of 4-H Educators
Lekies, Kristi S.; Bennett, Amanda M.
Journal of Extension, v49 n1 Article 1RIB2 Feb 2011
Extension educators are expected to conduct program evaluation. An Internet survey was sent to county 4-H educators in Ohio to examine their evaluation attitudes and practices, as well as barriers to conducting evaluation. Respondents indicated a range of attitudes about evaluation and limited use of different designs and methods. Having enough time was the greatest perceived barrier. Educators are encouraged to use a diversity of designs and methodologies and to cover a range of topics. Capacity building efforts should include clarity of expectations; opportunities for educators with different needs, interests, and prior experiences; and addressing barriers to evaluation. (Contains 3 tables.)
Descriptors: Program Evaluation, Teacher Attitudes, Barriers, Extension Agents, Extension Education, Experimenter Characteristics, Educational Practices, Participant Satisfaction, Educational Methods, Program Design, Program Attitudes, Information Dissemination, Mail Surveys, Educational Experience, Learning Experience
Extension Journal, Inc. e-mail: joe-ed@joe.org; Web site: http://www.joe.org
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Adult Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Ohio
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