Assignment #5: Survey Says....

I created a survey to give to current students enrolled in the Dance Academy program at Centennial Collegiate.  The purpose of the survey is to gauge whether or not all of the objectives of the course as well as the activities for the course are being met.  As well, I was interesting in looking at student feedback that is specific to the success of the program.  My first draft survey was given to two colleagues in the school.  I asked them to go through each question and think about whether the questions were written in student friendly language, if the questions were appropriate to the purpose, and if there were any unnecessary questions.  Below is the first draft.   The survey itself was created with the survey tool, SurveyMonkey.com

Centennial Collegiate Dance Academy Survey (draft)

1. What grade are you in?

9 10 11 12

2. How satisfied are you with the current programming in the dance academy?

Very satisfied Satisfied Slightly dissatisfied Very dissatisfied

3. If you were in a dance class last year, is this year's class run differently?

Yes No

4. If yes, what are some differences?

5. The Dance Academy class is a fun environment where I learn and develop my dance skills.

Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree

6. Overall, I enjoy attending dance class everyday.

Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree

7. Have you developed new friendships with other students in the dance class?

Yes No

8. If no, what has hindered you in making new friends?

9. Has the choreography been challenging?

It is really challenging, almost too hard. I feel like I'm challenged and learning new skills/steps. The choreography is easy. I'm bored with the easy choreography.

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10. I enjoy and look forward to performing at pep rallies and other school events.

Yes No 11. I feel like I am getting adequate physical activity every day. Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strong Disagree 12. I will continue in the dance academy throughout high school.  Yes No 13. If no, why not? 14. I feel attached to Centennial Collegiate as a result of my participation in the dance academy. Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree 15. Overall, how would you rate your enjoyment in the dance academy class. 1234Always enjoyable 1234Sometimes enjoyable 1234Rarely enjoyable 1234Never enjoyable After receiving feedback from my "test group", there were a few changes that I wanted to make.  Question #6, seemed unnecessary to one person, but another person thought it was useful.  For question #8, the consensus was that it should be made more positive.  As worded right now, it could be a difficult and inappropriate question for the survey.  They thought that I should add a comment box at the end for suggestions for the future and a question pertaining to their confidence level when performing.  I appreciated the feedback given to me and I see that having another few sets of eyes on a piece is really beneficial when looking at a purposeful tool. Using the SurveyMonkey tool didn't allow me to fit all of my questions onto one survey, so here are the links to part one and part two of the survey. http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?PREVIEW_MODE=DO_NOT_USE_THIS_LINK_FOR_COLLECTION&sm=1i5JAscXgPI2z0nrGa30Lp7T72ADlL2T9ADz2XEYfzo%3d http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?PREVIEW_MODE=DO_NOT_USE_THIS_LINK_FOR_COLLECTION&sm=SCcy6RWI9sWaZFT%2fkdwf3wIR5a9yDMGfwOcbUQLFMkY%3d

Assignment Four: Project Runway? Nope! Project Logic Model

GOAL	OBJECTIVES	ACTIVITIES	OUTPUTS	OUTCOMES	IMPACTS
Statement of the overall purpose of the project	Specific statements of what the project sets out to accomplish	Specific tasks to complete through implementation of the project	Immediate results (direct products of project activities)	Intermediate results (1 to 3 years after project starts)	Long-term results (3 to 10 years after project starts)
“The goal of the Centennial Collegiate Dance Academy is to provide an environment for students to develop their technique and knowledge of dance in a variety of dance styles in the dance studio. This program is designed to improve physical fitness, strength, flexibility, and self-confidence as a dancer. Any student passionate about dance with previous dance training would enjoy the opportunities and experiences that the Dance Academy can offer. Those students that enjoy dancing but have never had any previous dance training could also learn more about dance with other students at the beginner level. The academy offers programming for both the advanced and beginner dancers. Dance students have the opportunity to perform at our winter and spring dance recitals as well as at pep rallies and school events. Students combine their passion for dance with their academic life, making for a stronger attachment to school and greater success both in and after the school years.”   From:  Centennial Collegiate student handbook, 2013	- increase student dance technique - increase student knowledge of dance styles - increase student attachment to school - opportunity for public performance - teach beginners to dance - improve physical well-being - develop self confidence - improve student success during school and out of school	- students attend dance class for one hour every day for one semester - class is to be held in the dance studio - when getting ready for performance, class needs to practice their routines on the theatre stage - teacher must be knowledgeable and able to choreograph beginner and advanced dance routines -  daily activities include physical activity - semester end performance for public audience - throughout semester: performances at pep rallies for student body	- students learn specific dance technique for specific styles of dance - students take technique and put it into a choreographed routine that has been designed by the teacher - students develop relationships with similar minded peers; making friends - students register for program in the upcoming school year - students develop relationship with the dance teacher as they have the same teacher for that class	- students develop relationships with similar minded peers - students develop relationship with teacher - students stay with the program for all four years of high school - students perform for public and peers to showcase their ability	- students remain physically active outside of and after high school - students have increased self confidence; ability to perform, join other dance classes - students remain with the high school and specifically the dance program - students join extra-curricular programs that are linked to dance program (POM)
Goals and Objectives represent the Strategic Directions of your Project		Activities comprise the Project Work Plan, which should include details for each activity (Who?, What?, When?, Where? How?)	Outputs link directly to project activities; activities are what is done…outputs are the expected results of what is done	Outcomes relate to your objectives; objectives are desired, outcomes are the expected results	Impacts relate to goals; a goal is desired, impacts are the expected end-results

PROJECT LOGIC MODEL

Assignment 3: Evaluation Assessment

Assignment 3:  Evaluation Assessment

 

Centennial Collegiate Dance Academy:  What happens when things change?

         

 

 Engage Stakeholders

 

Who should be involved?

Participants in the dance academy, teachers, administration

How might they be engaged?

It will be a participatory/collaborative evaluation, so the results will directly inform future decision making.

 

          Focus the Evaluation

 

What are you going to evaluate?  Describe program (logic model).

The Centennial Collegiate Dance Academy.  Students in grades 9-12 can choose Arts Ed 9, Dance 10, 20 or 30 and receive a fine arts credit.  The academy has undergone a staffing change and there have been a few problems since the change. I would like to evaluate whether or not the students are gaining the same skills and maintaining the same level of engagement as the academy was previously experiencing.  Was the sole success of the program reliant on who was teaching the program.

What is the purpose of the evaluation?

To answer questions about the success of the program with any teacher leading it.  Are there specific curriculum components that make the program more or less successful?

Who will use the evaluation? How will they use it?

Who/users	How will they use the information?
Students	Students will be able to see state their opinion/views on the program’s success; therefore having a say in program effectiveness.
Guidance Counsellors	To be able to make informed recommendations to future participants in the program.
Administration	To see whether the program is maintaining effectiveness despite staffing changes.

What questions will the evaluation seek to answer?

Why has the program suffered in the last year? Strengths/Weaknesses?

Are students developing/increasing their dance skill?

Are students satisfied with the program?

What information do you need to answer the questions?

What I wish to know	Indicators – How will I know it?
How has the program changed?	Asking students who have been with the program for the past 4 years
Are the needs of the students being met?	Enjoyment/Engagement
Are students satisfied with the program?	Offering an alternatives to the program
How can we get more boys involved in the program?	increase in male enrolment

 

When is the evaluation needed?

For staffing purposes before the end of June.

What evaluation design will you use?

Rippey – Transactional

          Collect the information

 

What sources of information will you use?

Existing information:	Previous evaluation plan
People:	Current dance instructor, developer of the program
Pictorial records and observations:

 

What data collection method(s) will you use?

x	Survey		Document review
x	Interview		Testimonials
x	Observation		Expert panel
	Group techniques		Simulated problems or situations
	Case study		Journal, log, diary
	Tests		Unobtrusive measures
	Photos, videos		Other (list)

 

Instrumentation: What is needed to record the information?

A questionnaire/survey.

 

When will you collect data for each method you’ve chosen?

Method	Before program	During program	Immediately after	Later
Survey			X
Interview		X
Observation		X

 

Will a sample be used? 

 

No	x
Yes		If yes, describe the procedure you will use.

          Analyze and Interpret

 

How will the data be analyzed?

Data analysis methods:	I will read the data, tabulate and analyze it.
Who responsible:	I am.

 

How will the information be interpreted—by whom?

Firstly by me, then by student services.

 

What did you learn? What are the limitations?

The limitations will be in the responses from the students.  Are there teenage emotions coming into play, instead of factual issues.

 

 

               Use the Information

 

How will the evaluation be communicated and shared?

To whom	When/where/how to present
Dance instructor	Upon completion of the evaluation/meeting/written report
Administration	Upon completion of the evaluation/meeting/written report

Next steps?

 

          Manage the evaluation                 Standards

x	Human subject’s protection		Utility
	Management chart		Feasibility
	Timeline	x	Propriety
x	Responsibilities		Accuracy
	Budget