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Another Kind of Evaluation.
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Smith, M. F.; Lincoln, Yvonna S. – Journal of Extension, 1984
Compares qualitative and quantitative data, identifies common qualitative methods, describes a step-by-step process for gathering and analyzing qualitative data, and discusses two applications of the process to Extension. (Author)
Descriptors: Data Analysis, Data Collection, Evaluation Methods, Extension Education
Practical Benefits of Evaluation: An Example.
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Smith, M. F.; And Others – Journal of Extension, 1984
Illustrates steps in the evaluation process, reports findings from the evaluation, demonstrates the importance of planning evaluations before programs are implemented, and encourages the use of evaluation techniques in program development. (JOW)
Descriptors: Evaluation Methods, Evaluation Utilization, Extension Education, Program Development
Impact Evaluation: A Challenge for Extension.
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Smith, M. F.; Straughn, A. A. – Journal of Extension, 1983
Defines impact evaluation from the perspective of evaluation experts, discusses problems the definition imposes on Extension, and points out areas on which to focus to provide respected answers to questions being asked. (JOW)
Descriptors: Extension Education, Outcomes of Education, Program Evaluation
Criteria to Assess Program Choices.
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Smith, M. F.; And Others – Journal of Extension, 1983
This problem selection model for extension programing presents 20 criteria grouped in the categories of mission, indication of need, community support, impact, and organizational support and provides guidelines for weighing and evaluating the criteria when making program decisions. (SK)
Descriptors: Criteria, Extension Education, Models, Program Development
In-service Training: Does It Make a Difference?
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Smith, M. F.; Woeste, John T. – Journal of Extension, 1983
Presents criteria to evaluate inservice educational programs before, during, and after implementation, and keys these criteria to the different purposes for evaluation. (JOW)
Descriptors: Evaluation Criteria, Extension Education, Inservice Education, Program Effectiveness
Skills and Competencies in 4-H Curriculum Materials.
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El Sawi, Gwen; Smith, M. F. – Journal of Extension, 1997
A national sample of 4-H curriculum materials was analyzed, showing fewer instances than expected of life skills that 4-H promotes (decision making, problem solving, leadership), little evidence of interpersonal skills and competencies (teamwork, negotiation, diversity), and great emphasis on knowledge acquisition skills. (SK)
Descriptors: Curriculum Evaluation, Instructional Material Evaluation, Instructional Materials, Interpersonal Competence
Special Section: Quality and Excellence. Quality Means Results. Criteria for Judging Excellence.
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Mueller, Marsha R.; Smith, M. F. – Journal of Extension, 1991
Minnesota and Maryland have developed explicit criteria for excellence and quality in extension programs. Unless extension educators can define and judge excellence, they cannot promote excellence within extension or communicate the quality of extension programs to external audiences. (JOW)
Descriptors: Educational Quality, Evaluation Criteria, Excellence in Education, Extension Education
Who Participates . . . and Why? Factors Affecting Participation in a State Issues-Based Program.
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Miller, Dale R.; Smith, M. F. – Journal of Extension, 1991
A model of essential actions influencing extension agents' participation in a program identified four primary motivating factors: (1) clarity of program participation; (2) availability of resources; (3) freedom of choice; and (4) relevance to job description or work plan. (SK)
Descriptors: Controversial Issues (Course Content), Extension Agents, Extension Education, Interdisciplinary Approach