Evaluator Competencies: Standards for the Practice of Evaluation in Organization

Description: Evaluator Competencies by Darlene F. Russ-Eft, Marcie J. Bober, Ileana de la Teja, Marguerite Foxon, Tiffany A. Koszalka Evaluation Competencies, written by a team of experts in the area of evaluation and sponsored by the International Board of Standards for Training, Performance, and Instruction presents validated evaluator competencies with practical and applicable description of each of these competencies. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Evaluator Competencies, based on research conducted by the International Board of Standards for Training, Performance, and Instruction (ibspti¨) identifies the competencies needed by those undertaking evaluation efforts in organizational settings. Classified into domains, these evaluator competencies have been rigorously validated, and are accompanied by practical descriptions in the form of performance statements associated with each competency. The authors discuss the challenges and obstacles in conducting such evaluations within dynamic, changing organizations, and provide methods and strategies for putting these competencies to use. Back Cover Evaluator Competencies Evaluator Competencies, based on research by the International Board of Standards for Training, Performance, and Instruction (ibspti*), identifies the competencies needed by evaluators. The rigorously validated competencies are classified by domain and are accompanied by practical descriptions and performance statements. The authors discuss challenges and obstacles in conducting evaluations within dynamic, changing organizations and offer methods and strategies for using the competencies. Praise for Evaluator Competencies "This book is a comprehensive treasure trove of knowledge and advice from some of the top minds and most thoughtful experts working in evaluation today. . . . it will help busy practitioners not only to avoid mistakes and minefields, but ultimately to better serve their clients." --Robert O. Brinkerhoff, professor emeritus, Western Michigan University "Evaluation opens windows of opportunities to a strategic role for human resource development. Russ-Efts seasoned team of experts provides a standard for recruiting, managing, and training professional evaluators." --Diederick Stoel, CEO, ProfitWise International, the Netherlands "Identification of evaluator competencies in organizational settings is long overdue. What is special about this book is how it unpacks these competencies in ways that resonate brilliantly with experience in the field. Highly recommended for interns and a perfect reality check for practitioners." --Zita M. Unger, director, Evaluation Solutions, Australia Flap Evaluator Competencies Evaluator Competencies, based on research by the International Board of Standards for Training, Performance, and Instruction (ibspti*), identifies the competencies needed by evaluators. The rigorously validated competencies are classified by domain and are accompanied by practical descriptions and performance statements. The authors discuss challenges and obstacles in conducting evaluations within dynamic, changing organizations and offer methods and strategies for using the competencies. Praise for Evaluator Competencies "This book is a comprehensive treasure trove of knowledge and advice from some of the top minds and most thoughtful experts working in evaluation today. . . . it will help busy practitioners not only to avoid mistakes and minefields, but ultimately to better serve their clients." --Robert O. Brinkerhoff, professor emeritus, Western Michigan University "Evaluation opens windows of opportunities to a strategic role for human resource development. Russ-Efts seasoned team of experts provides a standard for recruiting, managing, and training professional evaluators." --Diederick Stoel, CEO, ProfitWise International, the Netherlands "Identification of evaluator competencies in organizational settings is long overdue. What is special about this book is how it unpacks these competencies in ways that resonate brilliantly with experience in the field. Highly recommended for interns and a perfect reality check for practitioners." --Zita M. Unger, director, Evaluation Solutions, Australia Author Biography Darlene F. Russ-Eft, Ph.D., is associate professor in the Department of Adult Education and Higher Education Leadership within the College of Education at Oregon State University. Marcie J. Bober, Ph.D., is professor in and chair of the Department of Educational Technology at San Diego State University. Ileana de la Teja, Ph.D., is associate professor and researcher at Tele-University, the distance university of the University of Quebec in Montreal (UQAM). Marguerite Foxon, Ph.D., is a highly respected evaluation and performance improvement specialist who brings 25 years of experience in managing large-scale evaluation and global leadership development programs in Australia and the United States. Tiffany A. Koszalka, Ph.D., is associate professor of Instructional Design, Development and Evaluation within the School of Education at Syracuse University. Table of Contents Tables, Exhibit, and Figures. Foreword. Preface. Acknowledgments. The Authors. Introduction. PART I: THE IBSTPI(R) EVALUATOR COMPETENCIES: DEVELOPMENT, INTERPRETATION, AND APPLICATION. 1. The Practice of Evaluation in Organizations. 2. In Search of Evaluator Competencies. 3. ibstpi(r) Evaluator Competencies and Their Development. 4. Discussion and Analysis of the Evaluator Domains and Competencies. 5. Use of the Evaluator Competencies. PART II: THE IBSTPI(R) EVALUATOR COMPETENCIES: VALIDATION. 6. Some Foundational Research. 7. The Validation Research. 8. Future Directions. References. Appendixes. A. ibstpi(r) and Its History. B. Glossary. C. Evaluation Tools and Approaches. D. Annotated Bibliography. E. Professional Associations for Evaluators. Review "It was an inspiring, thought-provoking read and extremely useful for evaluators within and, I believe, beyond organizations… The book makes a valuable and significant contribution to the professionalization of the field of evaluation." —Brigitte Maicher, American Journal of Evaluation Long Description Evaluator Competencies Evaluator Competencies, based on research by the International Board of Standards for Training, Performance, and Instruction (ibspti), identifies the competencies needed by evaluators. The rigorously validated competencies are classified by domain and are accompanied by practical descriptions and performance statements. The authors discuss challenges and obstacles in conducting evaluations within dynamic, changing organizations and offer methods and strategies for using the competencies. Praise for Evaluator Competencies "This book is a comprehensive treasure trove of knowledge and advice from some of the top minds and most thoughtful experts working in evaluation today. . . . it will help busy practitioners not only to avoid mistakes and minefields, but ultimately to better serve their clients." --Robert O. Brinkerhoff, professor emeritus, Western Michigan University "Evaluation opens windows of opportunities to a strategic role for human resource development. Russ-Efts seasoned team of experts provides a standard for recruiting, managing, and training professional evaluators." --Diederick Stoel, CEO, ProfitWise International, the Netherlands "Identification of evaluator competencies in organizational settings is long overdue. What is special about this book is how it unpacks these competencies in ways that resonate brilliantly with experience in the field. Highly recommended for interns and a perfect reality check for practitioners." --Zita M. Unger, director, Evaluation Solutions, Australia Review Text ?It was an inspiring, thought-provoking read and extremely useful for evaluators within and, I believe, beyond organizations? The book makes a valuable and significant contribution to the professionalization of the field of evaluation.? ?Brigitte Maicher, American Journal of Evaluation Review Quote "It was an inspiring, thought-provoking read and extremely useful for evaluators within and, I believe, beyond organizations... The book makes a valuable and significant contribution to the professionalization of the field of evaluation." --Brigitte Maicher, American Journal of Evaluation Details ISBN0787995991 Author Tiffany A. Koszalka Short Title EVALUATOR COMPETENCIES Series Research Methods for the Social Sciences Language English ISBN-10 0787995991 ISBN-13 9780787995997 Media Book Format Hardcover Illustrations Yes Year 2008 Imprint Jossey-Bass Inc.,U.S. Subtitle Standards for the Practice of Evaluation in Organizations Country of Publication United States Edition 1st Place of Publication New York Affiliation Oregon State University Oregon State University, USA Oregon State Univ DOI 10.1604/9780787995997 Series Number 22 UK Release Date 2008-04-15 AU Release Date 2008-03-01 NZ Release Date 2008-03-01 Publisher John Wiley & Sons Inc Publication Date 2008-04-15 DEWEY 658.3124 Audience Professional & Vocational US Release Date 2008-04-15 Pages 240 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:126569111;

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