| In a 90 minute Roundtable session, the first
rotation uses the first 45 minutes and the second rotation uses the last 45 minutes.
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| Roundtable Rotation I:
Reflections on the Influence of Spiritual and Religious Values on Our Own Particular Evaluation Practice |
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Roundtable Presentation 446 to be held in Santa Barbara on Thursday, Nov 3, 2:50 PM to 4:20 PM
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Sponsored by the Graduate Student and New Evaluator TIG
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| Presenter(s):
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| Paula Bilinsky, University of Wageningen, pbilinsky@hotmail.com
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| Irene Guijt, Learning by Design, iguijt@learningbydesign.org
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| Abstract:
The roundtable is intended to allow an examination and sharing of participants evaluation practice as an expression of values inspired by spiritual/religious traditions. How do the spiritual/religious traditions in which we have been or are steeped bear on evaluation choices and practices? Is it in what we choose to do or not, what 'mastery' we bring to method use, how we construct analysis processes, , what values are present in questions? Or none of these? Are belief systems present or entirely tacit? . We expect an inspiring discussion with people who are influenced by a diversity of religious backgrounds and spiritual schools of thought. The discussion will start off with a description of Jewish and Buddhist values, as only two streams of thought, and how they are reflected in the evaluation practices of the roundtable convener and discussant.
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| Roundtable Rotation II:
Understanding Values and Valuing: A Practical Approach |
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Roundtable Presentation 446 to be held in Santa Barbara on Thursday, Nov 3, 2:50 PM to 4:20 PM
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Sponsored by the Graduate Student and New Evaluator TIG
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| Presenter(s):
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| Jason Burkhardt, Western Michigan University, jason.t.burkhardt@wmich.edu
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| Abstract:
At its heart, Evaluation is the science and art of values and value applications. This session seeks to use a practical exercise to support discussion and collaborative understanding of the way in which we identify, communicate, and utilize values to support evaluative conclusions. The roundtable will mirror the process of engaging multiple stakeholders in the evaluation process, and will help the participants to improve their understandings of the group process. The session will begin with a group exercise that focuses on applying values, and will explore the group processes in resolving the value task. Participants will be asked to employ their understandings of and experiences with the evaluation process, and will also be asked to self-reflect on their experiences. Participants will also be given handouts that can facilitate future discussion and reflection.
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