At this stage, evaluators should have agreed the purpose of the evaluation and demonstrated what they are trying to achieve and how the initiative will address the issue. This fourth blog post focuses on the design of the evaluation, which relates to the credibility and reliability of evidence of impact. The blog post will explore five key steps for effective evaluation research...
This third blog post covers the use of evidence and evaluation to inform the design of initiatives and the use of theories of change to structure this process. The previous posts in this series have focused on an overview of the approach adopted at Hallam to build an evaluative mindset and the strategic context of evaluation at the institution.
Within Hallam’s Access and Participation Plan (APP), the institution has outlined its commitment to develop and maintain a more sustainable evaluative culture. The strategic context of the APP is to eliminate inequality in Higher Education particularly for underrepresented groups, but the approach at Hallam is broader. We aim to ensure...
STEER has always had an evaluative function. This has included support for the delivery of the current Access Agreement (2019-2020), and the newly approved Access and Participation Plan 20-25 (APP). The Office for Students states that...