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Program Evaluation and Research Consulting

Episodios

  1. 14/05/2024

    The Power of Retrospective Pretests to Address Common Survey Research Challenges

    James Pann interviews Melanie Hwalek, Ph.D., a program evaluation consultant, to discuss the retrospective pretest (RPT) design, focusing on its practical applications and the findings from her recent research detailed in the paper, “Designing a Questionnaire with Retrospective PrePost Items: Format Matters.” RPT is particularly useful for evaluating changes in participants’ perceptions or self-assessments following...

  2. 02/10/2023

    Empowering Change: David Fetterman on Using Evaluation to Build a Better World

    David Fetterman is a leading expert in empowerment evaluation, an approach that emphasizes collaboration, participation, and capacity building. He has written extensively on the topic, and his work has been used in a wide range of settings, including government agencies, non-profit organizations, and businesses. David focuses on helping people evaluate their programs and initiatives. Moreover,...

  3. 19/09/2023

    From Lecture Halls to Real-World Calls: Tiffany Berry’s Evaluation Insights

    Whether you’re an educator, a student, or simply someone passionate about youth development and educational programs, this podcast episode with Tiffany Berry, Ph.D., promises to give you insights into the complex world of evaluation. She is the Dean and a full research professor in the Division of Behavioral & Organizational Sciences at Claremont Graduate University,...

  4. 11/04/2023

    Mindfulness Meets Evaluation: Insights from Jim McDavid

    In this episode, I talk with Jim McDavid, Ph.D., about his experience with mindfulness and meditation practice, how it has influenced him, and how it affects how he views and practices evaluation. Our conversation also covers practical wisdom, Jim’s interest in the environment, and challenges associated with determining cause and effect in evaluation. Jim is...

  5. 02/03/2023

    Maximize Your Survey Response Rates: Expert Insights from Sheila Robinson

    In this podcast episode, James Pann, Ph.D., interviews Sheila Robinson, Ed.D., about the topic of surveys and response rates. We focus on the significance of response rates in surveys and the steps that can be taken to maximize them. Sheila is a career educator and professional learning designer with experience in K-12 public education and...

  6. 28/03/2022

    Young Adult Cancer Survivors Increase Mindfulness and Connection During Nature Treks with David Victorson

    James Pann, Ph.D., interviews David Victorson, Ph.D., of True North Treks, a nonprofit organization whose mission is to empower young adults and caregivers affected by cancer to “find direction through connection” and mindfulness. As a child, David grew up surrounded by nature and its many restorative benefits. Therefore, when he went on to complete his...

  7. 11/07/2021

    What’s the difference between research and evaluation? with Dana Wanzer

    The difference between research and evaluation, the pros and cons of professionalization, the definition of evaluation, and other evaluation related topics with Dana Wanzer, Ph.D., interviewed by James Pann, Ph.D. Dana is an assistant professor of psychology in evaluation in the psychology department at the University of Wisconsin at Stout. Dana teaches evaluation courses to...

  8. 17/12/2020

    The Importance of How We Define Evaluation with Amy Gullickson

    In this interview, I speak with Amy Gullickson, acting Co-Director and Senior Lecturer at the Centre for Program Evaluation at Melbourne Graduate School of Education. She is also Chair of the International Society for Evaluation Education. We talk about what is the best definition of evaluation and why it is important to have a clear definition. Amy...

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  9. 12/11/2020

    Evaluative Thinking with Thomas Archibald

    Thomas Archibald, Ph.D. is an Associate Professor and Extension Specialist in the Department of Agricultural, Leadership, and Community Education at Virginia Tech. His practice and research are focused primarily on program evaluation and evaluation capacity building. He serves as the Chief of Party/Director of the Feed the Future Senegal Youth in Agriculture project, funded by...

  10. 24/09/2020

    Evaluation’s Role in Guiding Public Policy and Government with Rakesh Mohan

    Rakesh Mohan has been the director of the Office of Performance Evaluations (OPE) an independent and nonpartisan agency of the Idaho State Legislature, since 2002. We cover important issues related to evaluation and how evaluation can guiding government and public policy. Under Rakesh’s direction, the office has received many awards, including the American Evaluation Association’s...

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  • Años de actividad
    2015 - 2024
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