Rubric-Enhanced Evaluation
Learn how rubrics can help you capture the hard-to-measure, make your findings succinct and actionable, and ultimately, make the important measurable.
Your Instructor
Dr. Jane Davidson is an internationally recognized evaluation thought leader, best known for developing evaluation rubrics as a methodology for drawing conclusions about quality and value.
She has also made significant contributions in the areas of causal inference for qualitative and mixed methods, and in synthesis methodologies for evaluation.
Course Curriculum
Introduction
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Lessons from Jane
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PreviewSo...what are rubrics? (2:01)
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StartWho tends to love rubrics? (1:59)
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StartIterating your rubrics (1:31)
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StartRubrics as reasoning tools (3:01)
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PreviewMixing your methods (1:40)
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StartHow good is good (2:43)
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StartToo much work (2:38)
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StartFuture proofing your rubrics (1:24)
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StartRubric creation steps (4:40)
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StartConnecting with your Theory of Change (4:16)
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StartIsn't this all just subjective? (6:43)
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StartFrustrated with Physics Envy? (6:42)
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StartMoving away from jargon. (5:12)
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StartUsing Evaluative Reasoning (2:02)
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StartWhen you need a rubric. (4:03)
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StartGetting started with rubrics. (6:46)
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StartWhen should your team learn to use rubrics? (5:52)
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StartNext steps in learning to use rubrics. (4:04)
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PreviewAnswering evaluative questions (4:40)
Readings
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StartActionable Evaluation Basics - eBook download
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StartEvaluative Reasoning a Methodological Brief written by Jane for UNICEF
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StartEvaluative Rubrics: a Method for Surfacing Values and Improving the Credibility of Evaluation
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StartEvaluation rubrics: how to ensure transparent and clear assessment that respects diverse lines of evidence
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StartUnlearning Some of our Social Scientist Habits
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StartBetter Evaluation's Introduction to Rubrics
Frequently Asked Questions
When does the course start and finish?
The course starts now and never ends! It is a completely self-paced online course - you decide when you start and when you finish.
How long do I have access to the course?
How does lifetime access sound? After enrolling, you have unlimited access to this course for as long as you like - across any and all devices you own.
What if I am unhappy with the course?
We would never want you to be unhappy! If you are unsatisfied with your purchase, contact us in the first 30 days and we will give you a full refund.
How was this course designed?
This course was designed using a conversational approach. The goal was to create a more direct and personal experience similar to having a Skype call or in person chat. As such, there is some repetition and the videos were only slightly edited and clipped around basic lessons.