| Session Title: Music to My Ears: Alternative Approaches for Presenting Evaluation Findings |
| Expert Lecture Session 342 to be held in Capitol Ballroom Section 3 on Thursday, Nov 6, 3:35 PM to 4:20 PM |
| Sponsored by the AEA Conference Committee |
| Presenter(s): |
| Jeremiah Johnson, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, jeremiahmatthewjohnson@yahoo.com |
| Jennifer Greene, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, jcgreene@uiuc.edu |
| Lizanne DeStefano, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, destefan@uiuc.edu |
| Jori Hall, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, jorihall@uiuc.edu |
| Ezella McPherson, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, emcpher2@uiuc.edu |
| Abstract: The presentation of evaluation findings is often viewed as a crescendo in the process of program evaluation. Traditionally, this presentation serves as an opportunity for evaluators to explain and describe the findings, judgments, and recommendations that have resulted from their evaluative efforts. It should also be acknowledged that such presentations also provide unique opportunities to foster critical reflection and promote dialogic engagement amongst various stakeholder groups. As part of a field test of an educative, values-engaged approach to STEM education evaluation, several innovative (non-traditional) approaches for presenting evaluative findings have been explored. This paper will highlight the experiences and reflections of evaluation team members in their efforts to craft and utilize innovative approaches for presenting evaluative findings for the purpose of promoting critical reflection and dialogic engagement amongst diverse stakeholder groups. |