Hi Monae,
Really appreciate you posting this. One of the things we have been
continually struggling with is how to evaluate the impact of our
programmes. With so little access to children after they visit the
museum, it's very challenging to get a sense of what is working and what
is not. I would guess that others have had a similar experience.
This is exactly the kind of seminar we need to understand what kinds of
instruments and techniques are available to us. It would be useful if
the programme also included a discussion of the theoretical
underpinnings of evaluating impact. In other words, a quick literature
review of the main schools of thought on approaching impact in informal
learning settings.
Best wishes,
Shelley
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Monae Verbeke
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Subject: Workshop Evaluating Impacts of Non-formal Learning & Engagement
with Schools and Young People
The University of Warwick is excited to announce the next seminar in the
Evaluating Impacts of Non-Formal Learning & Public Engagement Seminar
Series. This seminar will focus on the topic of engagement with schools
and
young people. This seminar is filling quickly and we would like to
include
you!
Previous participants in this seminar series have said:
*"[I] can't recall any part that wasn't interesting...during the course
of
the day I changed my plan about how to gather data."*
*
*
*"Everything was useful for me - one of the best workshops I have
attended
in my career!"*
Compared to other local workshops our registration fees are low because
we
want you to participate in this series!!
Summary: Evaluating impacts within the context of formal learning
programmes and other modes of engaging schools raises both unique
opportunities and challenges. This seminar will examine the best ways of
gathering both routine more robust evaluation data to inform practice
and
evidence impact.
Further event details available here:
http://www2.warwick.ac.uk/fac/soc/sociology/news/scd/publicengagement
*
* *Speakers for this seminar include*:
-
Professor Sir John Holman (Senior Fellow in Education, Wellcome Trust
and Emeritus Professor of Chemistry, University of York)
-
Sarah Thomas (Head of Discovery and Learning, Zoological Society of
London
-
Grace Kimble (Science Museum & Institute of Education)
-
Dr Eric Jensen (Assistant Professor, University of Warwick)
- Monae Verbeke (University of Warwick)
*REGISTER!!!:
http://www2.warwick.ac.uk/fac/soc/sociology/news/scd/publicengagement*
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Dr Eric Jensen, Fellow Higher Education Academy
Assistant Professor of Sociology
University of Warwick http://warwick.academia.edu/EricJensen
Office: Ramphal Building (2.17)
'Evaluating Impacts of Public Engagement and Non-Formal Learning'
Seminar Series:
http://www2.warwick.ac.uk/fac/soc/sociology/news/scd/publicengagement
Commentary on science communication evaluation in the journal Nature:
http://warwick.academia.edu/EricJensen/Papers/402817/Evaluate_Impact_of_
Communication
Master of Science in Science, Media and Public Policy at Warwick:
http://www2.warwick.ac.uk/fac/soc/sociology/pg/prospect/programmes/smpp/
Visiting Senior Research Fellow Institute of Zoology, Zoological
Society of London / University of Cambridge:
http://www.zsl.org/science/ioz-staff-students/jensen,1424,AR.html
Associate Education Research Fellow, Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust
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*From:* Jensen, Eric
*Sent:* Fri 10/02/2012 16:03
*To:* [log in to unmask]
*Subject:* Evaluating Impacts of Non-formal Learning & Public Engagement
with Schools and Young People (London - 16 March 2012) - Warwick
University
Seminar Series
*16 March 2012 - Evaluating Impacts of Non-formal Learning and Public
Engagement with Schools and Young People *
(University of Warwick Seminar Series in London)
http://www2.warwick.ac.uk/fac/soc/sociology/news/scd/publicengagement* *
**
**
*Venue*: Dana Centre <http://www.danacentre.org.uk/aboutus/location>,
London
**
*Evaluating Impacts on School Pupils and Teachers (Morning)*
Evaluating impacts within the context of formal learning programmes and
other modes of engaging schools raises both unique opportunities and
challenges.
This seminar will examine the best ways of gathering both routine more
robust evaluation data to inform practice and evidence impact.
New ideas and approaches will be discussed, along with a critical
consideration of longstanding methods of evaluation such as teacher
feedback forms.
**
*Evaluation Research with Young People: Adolescents and Impact
(Afternoon)*
**
Evaluation research with adolescents is a surprisingly under-developed
aspect of public engagement and non-formal learning overall.
This seminar addresses key issues and case examples of evaluation
research
with this age group.
The seminar will also discuss models of evaluation and research that can
be
used by engagement and non-formal learning practitioners to enhance
practice and outcomes.
Issues to be addressed include:
* How can you develop systems to measure the long-term impact of
informal
learning and public engagement interventions aimed at influencing
adolescents' attitudes and future career choices?
* To what extent are particular evaluation methods well-suited to this
age
group?
**
*Register for the seminar series at the following secure web address:*
*
http://www2.warwick.ac.uk/fac/soc/sociology/news/scd/publicengagement/re
gister
*
**
*Speakers include*:
- Sarah Thomas (Head of Discovery and Learning, Zoological Society of
London
- Professor Sir John Holman (Senior Fellow in Education, Wellcome
Trust
and Emeritus Professor of Chemistry, University of York)
- Grace Kimble (Doctoral Researcher, Institute of Education)
- Andy Lee (Programme Manager, Real World Science, Department for
Learning, Natural History Museum)
- Dr Eric Jensen (Assistant Professor of Sociology, University of
Warwick)
More information available on the website:
http://www2.warwick.ac.uk/fac/soc/sociology/news/scd/publicengagement* *
---------------
Dr Eric Jensen, Fellow Higher Education Academy
Assistant Professor of Sociology
University of Warwick http://warwick.academia.edu/EricJensen
Office: Ramphal Building (2.17)
Office Tel.: 024 7652 8427
'Evaluating Impacts of Public Engagement and Non-Formal Learning'
Seminar Series:
http://www2.warwick.ac.uk/fac/soc/sociology/news/scd/publicengagement
Commentary on science communication evaluation in the journal Nature:
http://warwick.academia.edu/EricJensen/Papers/402817/Evaluate_Impact_of_
Communication
Master of Science in Science, Media and Public Policy at Warwick:
http://www2.warwick.ac.uk/fac/soc/sociology/pg/prospect/programmes/smpp/
Visiting Senior Research Fellow Institute of Zoology, Zoological
Society of London / University of Cambridge:
http://www.zsl.org/science/ioz-staff-students/jensen,1424,AR.html
Associate Education Research Fellow, Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust
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