Sessions Strands

Roles and Effectiveness of K-16 STEM Educators

Case Study -- Evaluation in Systemic P-16 STEM Initiatives: Generating Key Insight About Implementation & Effectiveness in Diverse Educational Institutions

The case study method is essential in holistic evaluation of multi-site systemic K-16 STEM initiatives. This panel will present an overview of the case study method, discuss uses of contextualized project data, share the evaluation model employed by the PRISM MSP external qualitative case study evaluators, and highlight multiple case study evaluation issues. Panel members will argue the importance of case study data in conjunction with student performance data in determining project effectiveness, sustainability, and project exportability.
Session Presenters
  • Dr. Mary Jo McGee-Brown : Qualitative Research & Evaluation for Action, Inc.
  • Dr. Charles Martin : Georgia College & State University
  • Dr. Linda Hansche Despriet : Independent Consultant
  • LeAnne Dickey