Evaluation in Self-Organised
Learning Groups
by Mariano Sánchez, Juan López &
Carmen Tallada
University of Granada (Spain)
“European Multiplicator Workshop”
Ulm, November 17, 2001
What do we mean by a SelfOrganised Learning Group?
Learning is mainly considered a group
process
Learning is mainly self-directed
Degree of formalization varies
What do we mean by a SelfOrganised Learning Group?
Learning is mainly considered a group
process
Learning is mainly self-directed
Degree of formalization varies
What do we mean by a SelfOrganised Learning Group?
Learning is mainly considered a group
process
Learning is mainly self-directed
Degree of formalization varies
Self-directed Learning is one
in which “the learner chooses
to assume the primary
responsability for planning,
carrying out, and evaluating
the learning experience”
(Caffarella, 1993)
What do we mean by a SelfOrganised Learning Group?
Learning is mainly considered a group
process
Learning is mainly self-directed
Flexible degree of formalization
In this context, what do we
mean by Evaluation?
A reflective inquiry about the Project’s
development
A group’s commitment based on its own
interest
Part of the learning process itself
A coordinated effort towards improvement,
not an exam
In this context, what do we
mean by Evaluation?
A reflective inquiry about the Project’s
development
A group’s commitment based on its own
interest
Part of the learning process itself
A coordinated effort towards improvement,
not an exam
In this context, what do we
mean by Evaluation?
A reflective inquiry about the Project’s
development
A group’s commitment based on its own
interest
Part of the learning process itself
A coordinated effort towards improvement,
not an exam
In this context, what do we
mean by Evaluation?
A reflective inquiry about the Project’s
development
A group’s commitment based on its own
interest
Part of the learning process itself
A coordinated effort towards improvement,
not an exam
How are we proceeding with
evaluation in Granada?
Evaluation has been designed as the
Research Project is being implemented
Identified evaluators were introduced in the
group from the very beginning
Evaluation is considered and ongoing task
which has to be continuously rethought
How are we proceeding with
evaluation in Granada?
Evaluation has been designed as the
Research Project is being implemented
Identified evaluators were introduced in the
group from the very beginning
Evaluation is considered and ongoing task
which has to be continuously rethought
How are we proceeding with
evaluation in Granada?
Evaluation has been designed as the
Research Project is being implemented
Identified evaluators were introduced in the
group from the very beginning
Evaluation is considered and ongoing task
which has to be continuously rethought
How are we proceeding with
evaluation in Granada?
1. Tracking the whole process along weekly
gatherings
1. Observation
2. Minutes
2. Semi-structured interviews
3. Periodical submission of brief reports
Observation:
– Field notes along the weekly working
sessions (see our web site)
– 3 units of analysis:
– Integration in the Project
– Group functioning
– Role of facilitators
– Dimensions and indicators (see our web site)
Observation:
– Field notes along the weekly working
sessions (see our web site)
– 3 units of analysis:
– Integration in the Project
– Group functioning
– Role of facilitators
– Dimensions and indicators (see our web site)
Observation:
– Field notes along the weekly working
sessions (see our web site)
– 3 units of analysis:
– Integration in the Project
– Group functioning
– Role of facilitators
– Dimensions and indicators (see our web site)
How are we proceeding with
evaluation in Granada?
Tracking the whole process along weekly
gatherings
– Observation
– Minutes
Semi-structured interviews
Periodical submission of brief reports
Minutes:
– Facilitators take notes as well along the
sessions
– The Minutes of each session is posted on the
web site
– Every meeting starts with the reading of the
last Minutes
– Minutes foster self-reflection on the Project
developments
How are we proceeding with
evaluation in Granada?
Tracking the whole process along weekly
gatherings
– Observation
– Minutes
Semi-structured interviews
Periodical submission of brief reports
Semi-structured interviews:
– Produce interpretations about the experience
beyond the working sessions
– Scheduled
– 5 dimensions:
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Sociological features of the participants
Involvement in the Project
Contribution to the Project’s implementation
Self-directed learning experiences
Working experience within the group
How are we proceeding with
evaluation in Granada?
Structured tracking of the whole process
along the weekly gatherings
Semi-structured interviews
Periodical submission of brief reports
Periodical submission of brief reports:
– Written reflections about how each person
perceives his/her experience in the Project
(posted on the web site)
Web site of
Self-Organised Learning in Later Life
(SOLiLL) group in Granada
http://giig.ugr.es/~grundtvig
SOLiLL Project
University of Granada
Mariano Sánchez – e-mail: [email protected]
Juan López – e-mail: [email protected]
Carmen Tallada – e-mail: [email protected]
Center for Older Adults
Education