Evaluation

 

Expected results
(processes + products)
Indicators of achievement
Evaluation method
Evaluation schedule
Dissemination of ECML projects through FIPLV networks (websites etc.) (2008)
Websites contain ECML material which encourages users to access it; possible use of web forum for specified discussions of ECML projects as well as ad hoc postings
Qualitative and quantitative methods
Initial evaluation by project team (2008-2009) and FIPLV member associations (2009), followed by review and further development plus evaluation by the project team (2011)
An analysis of the ways in which a wide range of language teacher associations are organised in order to support the professional development of teachers, with a view primarily to sharing effective dissemination methods (2008-2009)
Data collected and analysed; initial findings presented at AILA World Congress in August 2008
Qualitative and quantitative methods
Initial analysis (2008) reviewed by FIPLV members (2009)
A manual to support language teacher associations in evaluating and developing their support for language teaching and learning (2009)
Manual informed by above analysis and produced in paper and web-based format
Qualitative methods
Initial monitoring of its development by FIPLV members at Executive Committee and World Council (2009); final evaluation by FIPLV members worldwide
Specific local activities in which ECML projects are disseminated to teachers and other language professionals across Europe, including web-based communities (2008-2010)
Negotiated number and range of dissemination activities carried out effectively
Qualitative and quantitative evaluation methods depending on type of activity
Local organisers from language associations, with evaluation coordinated and synthesised by project team
Evaluation of the dissemination processes developed by member associations at national and international levels (local, regional, national, international conferences; web dissemination; publications etc.) as they relate to ECML products (ongoing to 2011)
Analysis of the amount and type of dissemination activity in relation to ECML projects
Qualitative and quantitative methods
Project team will coordinate this crucial meta-evaluation, to consider the impact of different dissemination activities and of different projects on different audiences