Resources
This paper from the Learning Store, provides an in depth guide to using direct observation as a means to collect evaluation information.
Contents
- Introduction
- When observation is useful
- Do people need to know that they are being observed?
- What to observe
- Program components to observe
- Looking for or looking at: Structured and unstructured observations
- Recording your observations
- Preparing yourself
- Who are the observers
- Training observers
- References
- Appendix: Observation guides - examples
Sources
Taylor-Powell, E., & Steele, S. University of Wisconsin - Extension, (1996). Collecting evaluation data: Direct obervation. Retrieved from website: http://learningstore.uwex.edu/assets/pdfs/G3658-5.PDF