| Session Title: International and Cross Cultural TIG Business Meeting and Think Tank: Uncovering Context in Evaluation - Paths for Addressing Diverse Needs in the ICCE TIG |
| Business Meeting Session 633 to be held in Sebastian Section L1 on Friday, Nov 13, 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM |
| Sponsored by the International and Cross-cultural Evaluation TIG |
| TIG Leader(s): |
| Gwen Willems, Willems and Associates, wille002@umn.edu |
| Paula Bilinsky, Independent Consultant, pbilinsky@hotmail.com |
| Tessie Catsambas, EnCompass LLC, tcatsambas@encompassworld.com |
| Abstract: Attendees will discuss: 1. In what ways has the TIG supported the participation of international members in the TIG? 2. In what ways has the TIG supported communication and partnership between TIG members of different cultures? 3. What paths should we explore in 2009-2010 best to fit the cultures of our TIG? This highly-participatory session is aimed at increasing the understanding of TIG members and leadership of each other, the elements they appreciate in the services they receive from the ICCE TIG, and the needs they have for future services and directions. Furthermore, TIG members have repeatedly requested more time to talk and share during TIG meetings. Many do not know each other and are too far to be easily connected. This structure will contribute to building the ICCE community in ways that respect its culture and the needs of its members. Finally, participants will experience the inquiry circle, a leading edge approach for engaging in conversation. |