Sep 18 2023
Whether you're an educator, a student, or simply someone passionate about youth development and educational programs, this podcast episode with Tiffany Berry, PhD., promises to give you insights into the complex world of evaluation. She is the Dean and a full research professor in the Division of Behavioral & Organizational Sciences at Claremont Graduate University, where she also received her Ph.D.
Her research interests include Educational Program Evaluation, Educational Curricula, Comprehensive School Reform, after-school services, social-emotional learning, and other areas. She has published over 75 technical evaluation reports and peer-reviewed articles in leading evaluation and youth development journals.
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OUTLINE:
0:00 Overview of episode
2:07 Evaluation models and conceptual models she uses
8:56 Common challenges Tiffany encountered evaluating educational programs
11:59 Challenges in measuring youth development outcomes
17:36 Changing her evaluation approach due to unforeseen circumstances or changes in the program
23:00 How to stay current in the field of evaluation
28:10 Advice for those interested in becoming an evaluator
32:41 Advantages and disadvantages of getting a graduate degree in evaluation versus other disciplines
38:15 Credentialing in evaluation in the US
44:32 The uniqueness of Claremont’s evaluation program
49:40 Claremont’ Doctoral program in evaluation
55:09 Building a professional network in the evaluation field
CONNECT WITH JAMES:
- Subscribe to this YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/jamesmpa...
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pannjames/
Please reach out with comments and questions. Thanks!
Her research interests include Educational Program Evaluation, Educational Curricula, Comprehensive School Reform, after-school services, social-emotional learning, and other areas. She has published over 75 technical evaluation reports and peer-reviewed articles in leading evaluation and youth development journals.
See XXXXX for a detailed description of the interview.
OUTLINE:
0:00 Overview of episode
2:07 Evaluation models and conceptual models she uses
8:56 Common challenges Tiffany encountered evaluating educational programs
11:59 Challenges in measuring youth development outcomes
17:36 Changing her evaluation approach due to unforeseen circumstances or changes in the program
23:00 How to stay current in the field of evaluation
28:10 Advice for those interested in becoming an evaluator
32:41 Advantages and disadvantages of getting a graduate degree in evaluation versus other disciplines
38:15 Credentialing in evaluation in the US
44:32 The uniqueness of Claremont’s evaluation program
49:40 Claremont’ Doctoral program in evaluation
55:09 Building a professional network in the evaluation field
CONNECT WITH JAMES:
- Subscribe to this YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/jamesmpa...
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pannjames/
Please reach out with comments and questions. Thanks!