Evaluation Tools & Methods
Read about the evaluation methodologies and tools that were used in the
Cities project. The methodogy pages are printer friendly and can be used
for a variety of learning activities and projects.
Before and After Questionnaires
Compare how pupils attitudes towards certain issues before starting and
after completing project work or an activity.
Concept Maps
Use this method to encourage pupils to explain how they feel about certain
issues e.g. Fair Trade
Diaries
Use this to record learning experiences from sustainable cities project
work.
Flow
Use this method to asess learning impacts at random intervals during
the learning period.
Likert Scales
Questionnaire design to obtain ratings on particular issues.
Listening Exercises
Use these to get a snapshot of what pupils are talking about in their
everyday lives, at different points during the lifetime of their work
on the project.
Semantic Differentials
To attempt to assess the subjective meaning of a concept to a respondent
instead of assessing how much they believe in a particular concept. The
scale can also show correlation between issues.
Semi-Structured Interviews
A qualitative research methodology for harnesses opinions, thoughts, feelings
and learning impact.
VoxPop
Use this methodology to get a snapshot of a range of opinions about an
issue, and to see if those opinions change over time.
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