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Highlighting the value of evidence-based evaluation: pushing back on demands for ‘impact’

April 28, 2015 | Public Programs, Professional Development, Conferences, and Networks
This paper discusses the value and place of evaluation amidst increasing demands for impact. We note that most informal learning institutions do not have the funds, staff or expertise to conduct impact assessments requiring, as they do, the implementation of rigorous research methodologies. However, many museums and science centres do have the experience and capacity to design and conduct site-specific evaluation protocols that result in valuable and useful insights to inform ongoing and future practice. To illustrate our argument, we discuss the evaluation findings from a museum-led teacher professional development programme, Talk Science.

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  • 2014 10 22 Heather KING
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    King's College London
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    Science Museum Group
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    Natural History Museum
  • Amelia Robinson
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    Heritage Lottery Fund
  • Hannah Clipson
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    British Postal Museum & Archive
  • Citation

    ISSN : 1824-2049
    Publication Name: Journal of Science Communication
    Volume: 14
    Number: 2
    Resource Type: Research Products
    Discipline: General STEM
    Audience: Educators/Teachers | Museum/ISE Professionals | Evaluators
    Environment Type: Public Programs | Museum and Science Center Programs | Professional Development, Conferences, and Networks | Professional Development and Workshops

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