This one volume encyclopedia captures the theory and practice of evaluation, as well as evaluation as a profession. The Encyclopedia of Evaluation recognizes the growth of evaluation around the world and highlights all the major contributions to the field. The work consists of over 400 entries organized alphabetically and includes key terms under the following headings: Concepts/Constructs; Models/Approaches; Techniques; Events; Entities (associations); Publications; People; There will be a readers' guide which will thematically show students, researchers related topics as well as a...

This accessible book presents approaches to planning, carrying out, and analyzing research projects with children and youth from a social constructivist perspective. Rich, contextualized examples illustrate how to elicit and understand the lived experiences of diverse young people. Data-collection methods discussed in depth include drawing, photography, the Internet, games, interviewing, focus groups, journaling, and observation. Also covered are strategies for fostering the active contributions of children in the research process; navigating consent and ethical issues; enlisting the support...

This title is a practical addition to the work of administrators, teachers, policymakers, and parents as they negotiate the path of how to best teach and educate children and youth. It provides readers with the foundation for a more holistic understanding of the limits of standards-based educational reforms.