The University of Warwick is excited to announce the next TWO workshops in
the Evaluating Impacts of Non-Formal Learning & Public Engagement Seminar
Series. These seminars will focus on the improving participants confidence
and capabilities using and evaluating impact analysis qualitative and
quantitative research methods. 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."*
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*"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!! *We are offering special rates for
IZE members, concessions, and those who might not otherwise be able to
attend.*
The upcoming seminars are:
*An Intensive 1-day Training Seminar in Advanced Qualitative Evaluation
Research Methods *
*(28 August 2012, Dana Centre)*
Summary:
This intensive one-day training seminar identifies the cutting edge
principles required for the highest possible quality qualitative evaluation
research. Particular focus in this training seminar will be focused on
qualitative data analysis. This seminar will include practical workshop
activities aimed at developing advanced skills in qualitative impact
evaluation.
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*Intensive 2-day Training Seminar in Advanced Quantitative Evaluation
Research Methods (3rd and 4th September 2012, University of Warwick)*
Summary:
This intensive two-day seminar covers the state of the art in quantitative
evaluation in public engagement and non-formal learning settings. The
training seminar is aimed at people with some prior familiarity with
evaluation, who would like to gain more advanced practical knowledge and
skills in quantitative approaches to evaluation. The seminar will include
practically-oriented presentations, as well as workshop activities to
develop relevant skills, particularly in evaluation design and analysis.
The workshop activities focused on providing a very gentle introduction to
SPSS and statistical analysis will take place in an on-campus computer lab
pre-loaded with the software.
Further event details available here:
http://www2.warwick.ac.uk/fac/soc/sociology/news/scd/publicengagement
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*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
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*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* *
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*Venue*: Dana Centre <http://www.danacentre.org.uk/aboutus/location>, London
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*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.
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*Evaluation Research with Young People: Adolescents and Impact (Afternoon)*
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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?
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*Register for the seminar series at the following secure web address:*
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http://www2.warwick.ac.uk/fac/soc/sociology/news/scd/publicengagement/register
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*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* *
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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)
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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Durrell Wildlife Trust: Research Assistant
Sociology Doctoral Researcher
EUZoos-XXI: International Project in Science Engagement:
Research and Evaluation Associate
77 Queen Margarets Road, Coventry, CV4 8FU
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