SPEX-085 Leading Equitable Evaluation Through Theory
  • Type Learning
  • Level Foundational
  • Time Weeks
  • Cost Paid
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SPEX-085 Leading Equitable Evaluation Through Theory

Issued by American University

This course introduces students to the concept of Culturally Responsive and Equitable Evaluation (CREE) by examining the history and underlying theories. In this course, students begin to assess their evaluation competencies and reflect on their evaluator identity, analyze the theories, and are introduced to the different approaches to CREE.

  • Type Learning
  • Level Foundational
  • Time Weeks
  • Cost Paid
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Skills

Earning Criteria

  • Discuss: Throughout the course the students engage in forum discussions on the topic of Culturally Responsive Equitable Evaluation.
  • Develop a Concept Map: In Week 1, The student will develop a concept map with their area of interest and its specific inequities as the first step for a final project. The students select an area of interest where they will frame their response to resistance as to why culturally responsive evaluation is important.
  • Self-Assess:  In Week 2, The students will complete a self-assessment to determine if their evaluation practice is culturally responsive and another self-assessment on their cultural identity.
  • Analyze: In Week 3, the student will analyze evaluations and describe how CREE could have been used. After identifying their area of interest and its inequities, the students will analyze their identity as an evaluator and review cases where CREE could have been applied.
  • Present: In Week 4, the students will advocate for CREE by creating a presentation and presenting it to their instructor and peers. Communicating results to stakeholders can make or break a research project. In this class, the student will practice communicating their results by presenting the project.