This article by Kathryn Erskine, Cube Group and Matt Healey, First Person Consulting, demonstrates flexibility and adaptation of evaluation approach and methodology when faced with challenging circumstances, in this case COVID-19 lockdowns.
It shows that evaluation re-design can be done in an adaptive, iterative and agile way whilst maintaining rigour and relevance through co-design approaches. The use of cleverly designed digital technology with an in-built evaluation data collection component enabled sequential check-ups in the in the evaluation process. The article is timely and provides excellent learning points for evaluators facing system disruptions, whether due to COVID-19 or for other reasons.
About the Evaluation Journal of Australasia Publication Award
This Award recognises the best article published in the Evaluation Journal of Australasia (EJA) in the last 12 months. The Award is a joint initiative of the EJA editors and the AES Awards and Recognition Working Group. The EJA editors make the selection based on a review of all eligible articles in relation to professionalism, ethical conduct and the quality of the publication.
A quality publication will contain the following attributes:
- sound use of evaluation theory and approaches
- includes a literature review to substantiate the relevance of the evaluative study and context
- contributes significantly to scholarship, research, and/or pedagogy
- demonstrates originality of thought and careful investigation
- is well-written and engaging for its intended audience.