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ERIC Number: EJ1307022
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2021
Pages: 13
Abstractor: As Provided
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ISSN: EISSN-2161-4210
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A More Efficient Path to Learning Improvement: Using Repositories of Effectiveness Studies to Guide Evidence-Informed Programming
Finney, Sara J.; Buchanan, Holly A.
Research & Practice in Assessment, v16 n1 p36-48 2021
Identifying evidence-informed programming (e.g., strategies, activities, pedagogies) facilitates both the intentional offering of programming that should "work" and the use of the outcomes assessment process to evaluate program effectiveness. Evidence-informed programming is more efficient than unsupported programming because the programming is more likely to improve learning and development. Thus, faculty and student affairs professionals require fewer iterations of the assessment cycle to inform programming changes in order to achieve desired outcomes. To help locate evidence-informed programming, we describe systematic review repositories (e.g., "Campbell Collaboration," "What Works Clearinghouse") that synthesize high-quality research to identify "what works". We share a tool we created that organizes relevant systematic review repositories and other collections of evidence of effectiveness, providing numerous examples of evidence-informed programming pertinent to higher education. These resources aid faculty and student affairs professionals in achieving their ethical obligation to engage students in effective learning and development experiences.
Virginia Assessment Group. Tel: 504-314-2898; Fax: 504-247-1232; e-mail: editor@rpajournal.com; Web site: http://www.rpajournal.com/
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Evaluative
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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