Developing an Evaluation Habit of Mind

Authors

  • Steven Katz Ontario Institute for Studies in Education of the University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario
  • Stephanie Sutherland Ontario Institute for Studies in Education of the University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario
  • Lorna Earl Ontario Institute for Studies in Education of the University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3138/cjpe.17.006

Abstract

In this article, we use the psychological lens of motivation to argue that mandated evaluation requirements can serve as the impetus for accountability to become synonymous with organizational improvement. We offer evidence of how the processes and practices surrounding the use of data for wise decisionmaking find intrinsically derived sustainability and become consolidated in an “evaluation habit of mind.” Though exploratory in intent and not designed to be definitive, illustrations are provided from Canada’s Manitoba School Improvement Program Inc. (MSIP), an initiative designed to improve the learning experiences and outcomes of secondary school students through capacity building.

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Published

2002-11-21

How to Cite

Katz, S., Sutherland, S., & Earl, L. (2002). Developing an Evaluation Habit of Mind. Canadian Journal of Program Evaluation, 17(2), 103–119. https://doi.org/10.3138/cjpe.17.006

Issue

Vol. 17 No. 2 (2002): Fall

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Copyright (c) 2002 Steven Katz, Stephanie Sutherland, Lorna Earl

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