Evaluation and Study Abroad: Developing Assessment Criteria and Practices to Promote Excellence
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https://doi.org/10.36366/frontiers.v5i1.74Keywords:
Assessment, Study abroad, educational program evaluationAbstract
This paper describes how the authors worked with a Task Force to develop the IES Model Assessment Practice (MAP), a set of detailed criteria to use in evaluating IES study abroad programs, and how IES is beginning to implement MAP. Two sets of theories provided the framework for the project: current thinking about educational program evaluation and assessment in the U.S., including current definitions of academic quality; and organizational learning, whereby the processes of planning and decision-making involve members of the organization in gathering, sharing, and interpreting information. The 18-month project was sponsored by IES, The Institute for the International Education of Students (formerly the Institute of European Studies). With this publication, we propose that study abroad practitioners join a dialogue about program evaluation and share models of good practice for the benefit of our students.
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House, Ernest R. Professional Evaluation: Social Impact and Political Consequences. Newbury Park, Cal: Sage, 1993.
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Moore, Katherine M. and Anna M. Ortiz. “The Intercultural Competency Project: Site Visit and Focus Group Report.” Unpublished essay. 1999
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Pirog, Ronald, Michael Laubscher, and Patricia C. Martin. “Program Evaluation.” NAFSA’S Guide to Education Abroad for Advisers and Administrators. 2nd ed. Eds. William Hoffa and John Pearson. Washington, D.C.: NAFSA Association of International Educators. 1997. 333-349.
Preskill, Hallie and Rosalie T. Torres. Evaluative Inquiry for Learning in Organizations. Thousand Oaks, Cal.: Sage, 1999.
Schwandt, David R. “Learning as an Organization: A Journey into Chaos.” Learning Organizations: Developing Cultures for Tomorrow’s Workplace. Eds. Sarita Chawla and John Renesch. Portland: Productivity Press. 1995. 364-379.
Sims, Serbrenia J. Student Outcomes Assessment: A Historical Review and Guide to Program Development. New York: Greenwood Press. 1992.
Torres, Rosalie T., Hallie S. Preskill and Mary E. Piontek. Evaluation Strategies for Communicating and Reporting. Thousand Oaks, Cal.: Sage. 1996.
Weinstein, Minna. Telephone Interview. 19 February 1999.
Wolf, Richard M. Evaluation in Education: Foundations of Competency Assessment and Program Review 3rd ed. New York: Praeger. 1990.
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1999-11-15
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Gillespie, J. ., Braskamp, L. A. ., & Braskamp, D. C. . (1999). Evaluation and Study Abroad: Developing Assessment Criteria and Practices to Promote Excellence. Frontiers: The Interdisciplinary Journal of Study Abroad, 5(1), 101–127. https://doi.org/10.36366/frontiers.v5i1.74
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