A Situational Profile for Learning Environment Evaluation

Abstract

This chapter reports on research being undertaken to develop a model to facilitate the evaluation of innovative education practices in innovative learning environments. The research is based on the premise that better judgements about evaluation tools, techniques and methods will be made if people are able to tailor evaluative approaches to meet a variety of purposes and needs. The research is developing a process that allows users to develop a situational profile of significant issues appropriate to their particular innovative education project in an innovative learning environment. The profile can then be aligned with the evaluation needs and purposes matrix developed by the E21LE research..