Evaluating Your Physical Education Curriculum Chapter 13

Evaluation Systematic investigation of merit or worth using information gathered to make that decision (Guskey, 2000) Needed in physical education to –Keep program current and dynamic –Inform curricular change decisions

Assessment and Evaluation Assessment –Process of gathering information and data Evaluation –Judgment –Based on criteria

Good Evaluation –Systematic –Direct and indirect data –Unbiased and fair –Involves stakeholders –Thorough

Defensible Data Considers –Reliability Findings are replicable –Validity Appropriateness of measures

Contextual Statement Climate/weather Cultural/religion Economic wealth Community facilities Regional resources

Purpose of Evaluation Guides the data sources Helps to determine –Degree to which goals are being met –Satisfaction of students –Program improvement –If you are doing what you intended

Preformative Evaluation Prior to activity, program, or project Identifies goals Estimates impact Analysis of program implementation Helps to avoid costly mistakes

Formative Evaluation Occurs during activity Helps to redirect –Time, money, personnel, and resources Proactive Occurs multiple times

Summative Evaluation Occurs at conclusion of project Determines what was accomplished Used for accountability Frequently uses quantitative data

Curriculum Evaluation Examine curricular goals Student performance assessments Views of stakeholders Teacher evaluations Facilities assessments

Indirect Measures Afterschool program participation Non-school program participation Student readiness Enrollment in elective classes Attendance, dress, and participation

Student Fitness Levels Many schools choose to focus on –How to get fit or devising personal plans Caution about –Expecting all students to achieve a certain level –Setting criterion for particular tests (e.g., a 6-minute mile) –Curriculum aligning with fitness goals

NASPE STARS Time Teacher –Qualifications –Professional development –Professional involvement –Student ratio Student health and safety Facilities and equipment Program mission Curriculum Instructional practices Student assessment Inclusion Communication Program evaluation

PECAT Physical Education Curriculum Analysis Tool Based on NASPE standards Developed by CDC in partnership with experts

Evaluation Summary Good evaluation –Informs programmatic change –Occurs on a regular basis –Is planned –Is based on multiple data sources Data should inform decision, not make it