1.2 Outline of Learning Activities

Reading for Topic

• Chapter 7: How to do Survey Research. From Doing Real Research: A Practical Guide to Social Research (pp. 138-169) by Jensen and Laurie (2016)
• Chapter 12: How to do quantitative data analysis. From Doing Real Research: A Practical Guide to Social Research (pp. 291–337) by Jensen and Laurie (2016)

Topic: Why (not) use questionnaires for evaluation?

• Watch How to Design Impact Evaluation Surveys by Dr. Eric Jensen
• Optional Reading: A Global Evaluation of Biodiversity Literacy in Zoo and Aquarium Visitors, by Moss, Jensen and Gusset (2014)
• Topic Quiz: Questionnaires for Evaluation

Topic: Designing a Good Survey: Part 1

• Watch Key Principles for Good Surveys, by Dr. Eric Jensen
• Watch How to Write Your Survey, by Dr. Eric Jensen
• Topic Quiz: Designing a Good Survey Parts 1 & 2

Topic: Designing a Good Survey: Part 2

• Watch Using SFI Barometer Survey Questions in Your EPE Evaluation, by Dr. Eric Jensen
• Let’s Practice! Develop Your Demographic Items
• Let’s Practice! Develop Your Outcome Items
• Topic Quiz: Designing a Good Survey Parts 1 & 2

Topic: Design of Open-Ended Survey Questions

• Watch Video Lecture: Impact Evaluation Using Open-ended Survey Questions by Dr. Eric Jensen
• Reading: A Brief Guide to the Analysis of Open-Ended Survey Questions,  by Cerritos College, Office of Research and Planning
• Topic Quiz: Open-Ended Survey Questions

Topic: Reflective Practice and Prioritizing Evaluation

• Watch Video Lecture: Foundations for Evaluation: Reflective Practice by Dr. Eric Jensen
• Watch Video Lecture: Prioritizing Evaluation by Dr. Eric Jensen
• Topic Quiz: Reflective Practice & Prioritizing Evaluation

Additional Resources: Optional Videos

• Lecture Video: Different Types of Closed-Ended Survey Questions by Dr. Eric Jensen
• Lecture Video: Informed Consent by Dr. Eric Jensen
• Podcast: Perils of Proxy Reporting by Dr. Eric Jensen

Course Quiz

• Take the Quiz for Module 1 ( Evaluate Your Learning | Quiz )

Summary 

• Read Module 1 Summary to look at a review of what you have been learning before finishing the course.