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Applying Messick’s framework to the evaluation data of distance/distributed intructional programs Ruhe, Valeria
Abstract
In the past twenty years, the literature of evaluation in distance education has evolved largely independently of the literature of program evaluation. A survey of evaluation models for distance instructional programs shows that these models have not included unintended consequences or value implications as explicit evaluation criteria. Consequently, using these models in program evaluation studies may tend to produce findings which are incomplete. Because it does include unintended consequences and value implications, Messick's (1989) framework on validity can be used to guide evaluation studies of distance instructional programs. In this mixed methods study, I will take an adapted version of Messick's (1989) framework for a "test-drive" by applying it to authentic evaluation data from three BC postsecondary courses--Modern Languages 400, Psychology 101 and MCSE (Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer). Qualitative findings will then be compared with survey findings to obtain an in-depth understanding of the workings of the three implementation systems. My findings demonstrate that the adapted Messick's (1989) framework can be very useful in guiding the evaluation of distance programs because it provides a comprehensive assessment of merit and worth. Moreover, the application of this framework resonates with Stake's (1995) responsive approach to evaluation, so that applying the framework brings an easy-to-use and reputable approach to program evaluation into the field of evaluation of distance education.
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Applying Messick’s framework to the evaluation data of distance/distributed intructional programs
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University of British Columbia
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2002
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In the past twenty years, the literature of evaluation in distance education has evolved
largely independently of the literature of program evaluation. A survey of evaluation
models for distance instructional programs shows that these models have not included
unintended consequences or value implications as explicit evaluation criteria.
Consequently, using these models in program evaluation studies may tend to produce
findings which are incomplete. Because it does include unintended consequences and value
implications, Messick's (1989) framework on validity can be used to guide evaluation
studies of distance instructional programs.
In this mixed methods study, I will take an adapted version of Messick's (1989)
framework for a "test-drive" by applying it to authentic evaluation data from three BC postsecondary
courses--Modern Languages 400, Psychology 101 and MCSE (Microsoft
Certified Systems Engineer). Qualitative findings will then be compared with survey
findings to obtain an in-depth understanding of the workings of the three implementation
systems. My findings demonstrate that the adapted Messick's (1989) framework can be
very useful in guiding the evaluation of distance programs because it provides a
comprehensive assessment of merit and worth. Moreover, the application of this framework
resonates with Stake's (1995) responsive approach to evaluation, so that applying the
framework brings an easy-to-use and reputable approach to program evaluation into the
field of evaluation of distance education.
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eng
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2009-11-12
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Vancouver : University of British Columbia Library
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For non-commercial purposes only, such as research, private study and education. Additional conditions apply, see Terms of Use https://open.library.ubc.ca/terms_of_use.
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10.14288/1.0054908
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University of British Columbia
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2002-11
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Graduate
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