Challenges and Adjustments in a Multisite School-Based Randomized Field Trial

IF 1.1 3区社会学 Q2 SOCIAL SCIENCES, INTERDISCIPLINARY

American Journal of Evaluation Pub Date : 2024-03-11 DOI:10.1177/10982140241236390

Debbie L. Hahs-Vaughn, Christine Depies DeStefano, Christopher D. Charles, Mary Little

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Abstract

Randomized experiments are a strong design for establishing impact evidence because the random assignment mechanism theoretically allows confidence in attributing group differences to the intervention. Growth of randomized experiments within educational studies has been widely documented. However, randomized experiments within education have received criticism for implementation challenges and for ignoring context. Additionally, limited guidance exists for programs that are tasked with both implementation and evaluation within the same funding period. This study draws on a research team's experiences and examines opportunities and challenges in conducting a multisite randomized evaluation of an internship program for teacher candidates. We discuss how problems were collaboratively addressed and adjusted to align with local realities and demonstrate how the research team, in consultation with local stakeholders, addressed methodological and program implementation problems in the field. Recommendations for future research are provided.

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多地点校本随机实地试验的挑战与调整

随机实验是建立影响证据的有力设计，因为从理论上讲，随机分配机制使人们有信心将群体差异归因于干预措施。随机实验在教育研究中的发展已被广泛记录。然而，教育领域的随机实验却因实施困难和忽视背景而受到批评。此外，对于在同一资助期内同时承担实施和评估任务的项目，指导意见也很有限。本研究借鉴了一个研究团队的经验，探讨了对师范生实习项目进行多地点随机评估的机遇和挑战。我们讨论了如何通过合作解决和调整问题，以符合当地的实际情况，并展示了研究小组如何与当地利益相关者协商，解决实地的方法和项目实施问题。我们还对未来的研究提出了建议。

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American Journal of Evaluation SOCIAL SCIENCES, INTERDISCIPLINARY-

CiteScore

4.40

自引率

11.80%

发文量

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