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 The purpose of the evaluation is to be “planned, conducted, and reported in ways that ensure follow-up by stakeholders” to increase efficacy and application (Standards for Program Evaluation, N.D.. p.1). As such, when communicating this program evaluation, I will abide by Stufflebeam’s (2004) suggestions to do the following:

  1. Create two reported findings (Stufflebeam, 2004, p. 4): one for our staff, and another for the stakeholders/ general public (including parents and students). The one to staff will precede that to the general public, to ensure opportunity for discussion, elaboration, and reconsideration. It also allows staff to voice thoughts that might compel us to review our study, before publicizing results. 
  2. Compile findings into three sections: antecedents, implementation, and results (Stufflebeam, 2004, p. 4). This should be done for both reporting.
  3. Specifically, these reported findings will be presented in two formats: an infographic for the general public and staff, and a more detailed written report for staff. The rationale here is that information will be simplified for ease of comprehension for the students and parents. Ultimately, the report will articulate the extent to which PLT has been proven a relevant and meaningful use of instructional minutes. With this data, the school can then discuss the possibility of adjusting the bell schedule to allow for PLT time in the following schools years, as built-in supportive learning time that parents and students can expect, going forth, every Wednesday. 
The steps provided above (Step 5) will help guard against biases, thus striving for impartial reporting (Program Evaluation Standards, N.D.). As indicated, the researcher claims no preferential stance for either the eradication nor the preservation of PLT.

References

Program Evaluation Standards. Drawn from: The Joint Committee on Standards for Educational Evaluation, James R. Sanders, Chair (ed.): The Program evaluation Standards, 2nd edition. Sage Publication, Thousand Oaks, USA, p.23-24; 63; 81-82,125-126 (see http://www.wmich.edu/evalctr/jc/) 

Stufflebeam, D. (2004). Evaluation Design Checklist. Western Michigan University. https://wmich.edu/sites/default/files/attachments/u350/2014/evaldesign.pdf


Nov. 11, 2021 (updated Nov. 21, 2021)

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