The learner identity enquiry seeks to explore the contributions made by the Aimhigher programme to the development of positive learner identities by investigating such questions as:
To this end, we are encouraging (and can fund) partners to undertake small scale action research - 'Evaluation Mini Projects' - to gather qualitative and/or quantative data on the impact of the Aimhigher West programme on the development of more positive learner identities among Aimhigher target groups.
These could be different types of mini-project, so the Aimhigher activity whose impact on learners is being evaluated could cover a single event/activity, or a range of different activities, or a series/progression of activities. Evaluation methods used may include individual or group interviews, questionnaires, attitude surveys, cases-studies, institutional data analysis, or any other recognised research method.
The Evaluation Mini-Projects are being supported an Evaluation Coordination team based at UWE, who can provide advice and guidance to anyone wishing to undertake a project, along with on-going support for those undertaking projects. Part of this support is an Evaluation Tool-Kit which is either available on line or can be downloaded below.
Key documents for Evaluation Mini Projects can be downloaded here:
Evaluation Mini-Project Proposal form
Guidelines for Submitting Proposals
Clarification of Terminology
Aimhigher West Mini-Projects Evaluation Toolkit
Aimhigher West Mini-Projects Evaluation Toolkit
Further details about Learner Identity Evaluation Mini-Projects can be obtained from either Jim Tate (email James.Tate@uwe.ac.uk) or Steve Furness (email Stephen.Furness@uwe.ac.uk).
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