EDT5007 Product and Process Evaluation in Educational TechnologyBahçeşehir UniversityDegree Programs INTERIOR ARCHITECTURE AND ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGNGeneral Information For StudentsDiploma SupplementErasmus Policy StatementNational QualificationsBologna Commission
INTERIOR ARCHITECTURE AND ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGN
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 QF-EHEA: First Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 6

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code Course Name Semester Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
EDT5007 Product and Process Evaluation in Educational Technology Fall 3 0 3 8
This catalog is for information purposes. Course status is determined by the relevant department at the beginning of semester.

Basic information

Language of instruction: English
Type of course: Non-Departmental Elective
Course Level: Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator : Prof. Dr. TUFAN ADIGÜZEL
Recommended Optional Program Components: None
Course Objectives: This course aims at examining processes about education and instruction, how to evaluate the products after these processes; fundamentals of products and process evaluation; planning of product and process evaluation; choosing and applying the evaluation techniques and describing the results. Students gain practical experience through a series of exercises involving the design of a conceptual framework, and development of an evaluation plan to measure impact.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
By the end of this course, students will be able to:

1. Explain the major concepts in process and product evaluation
2. Describe evaluation’s purpose, uses and conceptual distinctions
3. Perform skills required in conducting process and product evaluation
4. Describe and distinguish the various approaches to evaluation (e.g. formative evaluation and summative evaluation, developmental evaluation, objectives-oriented evaluation, management-oriented evaluation, consumer-oriented evaluation, and participant-oriented evaluation)
5. Use practical guidelines for conducting evaluations
6. Develop an evaluation proposal for an instructional product in an educational or other organizational setting

Course Content

Evaluating the processes in education and instruction, how to evaluate the products after these processes; fundamentals of products and process evaluation; planning of product and process evaluation; choosing and applying the evaluation techniques and describing the results

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Introduction to the Course and Overview
2) An Overview of Evaluation and Foundation of Evaluation
3) Evaluation Methods and Models
4) Identifying Issues and Formulating Evaluation Questions
5) Describing the Problem, Target Population, and Need
6) Planning the Product and Process Evaluation
7) Choosing the Evaluation Methods and Techniques, Choosing Data Collection Methods
8) Sampling and Instrumentation (Development and/or Selection)
9) Data Analysis (Qualitative and Quantitative)
10) Data Analysis (Qualitative and Quantitative)
11) Interpreting the Results of the Evaluation
12) Measuring Efficiency
13) Project Work & Consultation
14) Evaluating the Evaluation and Presentations

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Fraenkel, J.R., & Wallen, N.E. (2006). How to design and evaluate research in education. New York, NY: McGraw Hill.

Russ-Eft, D., & Preskill, H. (2009). Evaluation in organizations: A systematic approach to enhancing learning, performance, and change. New York, NY: Basic Books.

Peter H. Rossi, Howard E Freeman, Mark W. Lipsey. 2003. Evaluation: A Systematic Approach. SAGE.
References: Patton, M.Q. (2002). Qualitative research and evaluation methods. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications.

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Attendance 14 % 10
Homework Assignments 2 % 40
Project 2 % 50
Total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 50
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 50
Total % 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities Number of Activities Duration (Hours) Workload
Course Hours 14 3 42
Project 2 50 100
Homework Assignments 2 25 50
Total Workload 192

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Low 3 Average 4 High 5 Highest
           
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) Setting up various spaces in national and international contexts, carrying out designs, planning and applications that could satisfy various user groups and respond various requirements in the field of Interior Architecture,
2) Analyzing the information gathered from the framework of actual physical, social and economical constraints and user requirements, and synthesizing these with diverse knowledge and considerations in order to create innovative spatial solutions,
3) Generating creative, innovative, aesthetic and unique spatial solutions by using tangible and abstract concepts,
4) Using at least one of the illustration and presentation technologies competently, that the field of interior architecture requires,
5) Reporting, presenting and transferring the design, practice and research studies to the specialists or laymen by using visual, textual or oral communication methods, efficiently and accurately,
6) Embracing and prioritizing man-environment relationships, user health, safety and security, and universal design principles in the field of interior architecture,
7) Design understanding and decision making that respects social and cultural rights of the society, cultural heritage and nature,
8) Being aware of national and international values, following developments and being equipped about ethical and aesthetical subjects in the fields of interior architecture, design and art,
9) Having absolute conscious about legal regulations, standards and principles; and realizing professional ethics, duties and responsibilities in the field of Interior Architecture,