Research and Evaluation
RESEARCH AND EVALUATION PROJECTS
Louisiana State University
University of Alabama
U.S. Dept. of Health & Human Services - Administration for Developmental Disabilities
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Participatory Action Research
Research and data analysis methods are based on a rigorous
step by step model that includes participants in all aspects:
1)Needs Assessment
2)Hypothesis Generation
3)Model Construction
4)Data Collection
5)Data Analysis
6)Interpretation and Action Steps, and
7)Use Data to Inform Policy and Sustain Procedures.
Curriculum-Based Decision Making (CBDM)
The Curriculum-Based Decision Making (CBDM) tool is created to help teachers take full advantage of the myriad of observations that typically occur each day by systematically monitoring children’s learning.
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Asset Based Assessment
Kretzmann and McKnight (1993) are credited with developing the concept of asset-based community development (ABCD), which draws on appreciative inquiry; the recognition of social capital; participatory approaches to development, which are based on principles of empowerment and ownership; collaborative economic development models that place priority on making the best use of a community’s resource base; and efforts to strengthen civil society by engaging people as citizens rather than clients (Mathie & Cunningham, 2001). Assets may be persons, physical structures, natural resources, institutions, businesses, or informal organizations (Berkowitz & Wadud, 2003). The ABCD process involves the community in making an inventory of assets and capacity, building relationships, developing a vision of the future, and leveraging internal and external resources to support actions to achieve it (Beaulieu, 2002). Asset mapping is positive, realistic (starting with what the community has), and inclusive (Guy et al., 2002).
Project Evaluations
Qualitative and Quantitative Research Designs
Technical Writing
