This is an Eval Central archive copy, find the original at drbethsnow.com. There have been a few times in my life when I decided to do something and then, as the thing approached I thought “What have I done? This is too big and too scary and too hard and I’m totally not going to […]
Evaluator Competencies Series: Contributing to the Evaluation Profession
This is an Eval Central archive copy, find the original at drbethsnow.com. And the final reflective practice competency is: 1.8 Engages in professional networks and activities and contributes to the evaluation profession and its community of practice. There are several ways that I engage in this competency: involvement with the Canadian Evaluation Society (CES) teaching […]
Evaluator Competencies Series: Self-Awareness and Reflective Thinking
This is an Eval Central archive copy, find the original at drbethsnow.com. I didn’t write a blog posting in my series last Sunday – the weekend was busy and time got away from me! But it’s now this Sunday night and I’ve got cup of tea and I’m ready to reflect on reflective thinking! 1.7 […]
Evaluator Competencies Series: Transparency
This is an Eval Central archive copy, find the original at drbethsnow.com. 1.6 Is committed to transparency in all aspects of the evaluation. transparent adjectivetrans·par·ent a: free from pretense or deceit : FRANK b: easily detected or seen through : OBVIOUS c: readily understood d: characterized by visibility or accessibility of information especially concerning business practices Merriam-Webster Dictionary To reflect on this competency, […]
Complexity eStudy Notes – Session #3
This is an Eval Central archive copy, find the original at drbethsnow.com. My notes from the third and final part of the American Evaluation Association (AEA) eStudy course being facilitated by Jonny Morell. Jonny answered my question from last week:what is the difference between conceptual use and metaphorical use there are fuzzy boundaries if you think […]