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Innovation in training evaluation - using Kirkpatrick's model

Innovation in training evaluation - using Kirkpatrick's model

The following paper is based on a proposal to develop an evaluation framework for an experiential leadership training programme. It was part of an EU Transfer of Innovation project between Slovenia, Belgium and myself in Scotland. The EU application was not successful, but the ideas and methods within the paper provide useful ideas for structuring a wider approach to training evaluation.

The Evaluation Innovation involved the design and application of a framework for evaluating...

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Using case study in research - How to tell a 'good' story

Using case study in research - How to tell a 'good' story

This is a short paper that supported a presentation that I gave within my research forum at the University of Dundee.

Starting points
My research is an exploratory study focussed on learning about how a theoretical idea works in its real life context. It is a study of the particular experiences of one project of the phenomenon being studied, with a view to further development and exploration of the indicators in other projects.

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Having worked with Lesley on a number of projects, I have the highest regard for her evaluation and educational development work. Lesley has an ability to evaluate wide ranging and disparate educational materials, distilling...

Colin Gray
eLearning Lecturer & Learning Technology Advisor, Edinburgh Napier University

Lesley has carried out several pieces of consultancy work for the Voluntary Action Fund, particularly around evaluation, impact measurement and group facilitation. Lesley has in depth knowledge of a range of evaluation methodologies...

Keith Wimbles, Chief Executive, Voluntary Action Fund
Lesley is a very motivated professional who is undertaking high level participatory evaluation that seeks to empower. She is very reflective and reflexive, and has brought innovative ways of approaching her doctoral work.
Divya Jindal-Snape
Professor, University of Dundee (academic)

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