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TSOP Ep 7 – Bridging Practice & Evaluation: A Conversation with Dr Hannah Merry

SUMMARY

In this episode of the Student Outcomes podcast, Sarah and the brilliant Dr. Hannah Merry discuss the importance of evaluation in higher education, particularly in the context of the UniConnect program.

We explore how evaluation can serve as a learning tool rather than just a reporting mechanism, emphasising the need for collaboration between practitioners and evaluators.

Dr Merry shares insights on building a strong evaluation framework, engaging practitioners, and using data-driven insights for program improvement.

We then move the conversation to highlight the significance of creating a culture of evaluation ownership and making evaluation engaging and relevant for all stakeholders.

CHAPTERS

00:00 – Introduction to Evaluation in Higher Education

02:34 – The Role of Evaluation in Program Delivery

05:32 – Building a Strong Evaluation Framework

08:25 – Data-Driven Insights for Program Improvement

11:11 – Adapting to Student Needs Through Evaluation

14:03 – Empowering Practitioners in the Evaluation Process

16:52 – Bridging the Gap Between Evaluation and Delivery

22:01 – Divergent Paths: Practitioners vs. Evaluators

25:50 – Bridging the Gap: Collaboration Between Practitioners and Evaluators

28:28 – Ownership in Evaluation: Empowering Practitioners

33:09 – Engaging Evaluation: Making It Relevant and Impactful

36:15 – Practical Guidance: Small Shifts for Effective Evaluation

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