1. Evaluating Your Physical Education Curriculum Chapter 13

2. 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

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

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

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

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

7. 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

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

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

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

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

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

13. 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

14. 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

15. PECAT Physical Education Curriculum Analysis Tool Based on NASPE standards Developed by CDC in partnership with experts http://www.cdc.gov/HealthyYouth

16. 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