How to Evaluate the Effectiveness of a School-Based Intervention: Evaluating the Impact of the Philosophy for Children Programme on Students' Skills

The effectiveness of school-based interventions should be evaluated using a multi-dimensional framework that considers measurable outcomes and non-measurable effects. Randomized Controlled Trials (RCTs) are not the only method, and a cost-effective approach is suggested to examine the impact on students' thinking skills. This book provides a step-by-step guide for conducting a multi-dimensional evaluation of the Philosophy for Children programme and is essential reading for researchers, educators, and practitioners.

\n Format: Hardback
\n Length: 192 pages
\n Publication date: 21 October 2021
\n Publisher: Emerald Publishing Limited
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Evaluation of school-based interventions is crucial for assessing their effectiveness and determining their appropriate implementation in schools. Over the past century, Randomised Controlled Trials (RCTs) have been considered the gold standard for evaluation. However, How to Evaluate the Effectiveness of a School-Based Intervention presents a comprehensive multi-dimensional evaluation framework that goes beyond measurable outcomes. This framework emphasizes the need to combine different methods and perspectives to thoroughly examine the impact of a programme on various student skills.

According to this framework, the evaluation of a programme should encompass a comprehensive examination of its effects on students' thinking skills. To address this, the book investigates how thinking skills can be defined and assessed effectively. It provides a step-by-step guide by demonstrating how the multi-dimensional evaluation of the Philosophy for Children (P4C) programme was conducted.

By conducting an independent evaluation of the programme, this book serves as an essential resource for researchers engaged in education evaluations, as well as those interested in P4C research. It is also valuable for teachers and trainers who internationally implement P4C in their classrooms, as it offers valuable insights and practical guidance for their work.

\n Weight: 406g\n
Dimension: 160 x 240 x 18 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9781800430037\n \n