The Open Education Journal

2009, 2 : 51-53
Published online 2009 June 19. DOI: 10.2174/1874920800902010051
Publisher ID: TOEDUJ-2-51

The Role of External Evaluators in Educational Projects and Programs

B.M. Moskal
Mathematical and Computer Sciences Department, Colorado School of Mines, Golden, Colorado, USA.

ABSTRACT

This article examines the benefits of including a trained external evaluator on educational research projects and programs. The argument is presented that, when projects or programs impact educational policy or decision making, assessment and evaluation should be guided by a systematic plan implemented by a trained evaluator.

Keywords:

Assessment, evaluation, education methodology.