Qualitatively DifferentHow to Measure Affective Goals

 Affective Categories

Personal CompetenceSocial Competence

LeadershipCultural Competence

Connecting to “Heart”

Mind the GGAP Gifted Growth and Performance

What is the perfect measurement tool?

Tell me I'm clever, Tell me I'm kind, Tell me I'm talented, Tell me I'm cute, Tell me I'm

sensitive, Graceful and wise, Tell me I'm

perfect - But tell me the truth.

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THREE premises on which we base the use of qualitative/subjective measures. From Stumbling on Happiness by Daniel Gilbert

Imperfect tools are a real pain, but they sure beat pounding nails with your teeth.

Premise

Subjectivity: The fact that experience is

unobservable to everyone but the

person having it. Daniel Gilbert

Of all the flawed measures of subjective experiences we can use, the honest, face to face report of an observant individual is the least flawed.

Premise

Use Affective Goals to Promote Internal Locus of Control

What is internal locus of control?

How to promote growth mindset

• Internal locus of control refers to an individual’s belief that he can control events that affect him.

• This internal locus of control aligns with a growth mindset, that talent and intelligence are not fixed, but dependent on hard work and effort.

• Reframe praise• Teach self-advocacy

strategies• Create opportunities for :

▫ Metacognition▫ Self-evaluation and -

monitoring▫ Risk-taking and mistake-

making▫ Setting goals and

implementing action plans

“…imperfections in measurement are always a problem, but they are a devastating problem only when we don’t recognize them.”

Premise

What’s the question?

ANSWER #1: 91

ANSWER #2: $3.11

ANSWER #3:18

ANSWER #4: Qualitative evaluation– What is an assessment process that answers the question, “How well did we do?”

ANSWER #1: Richer data deepens understanding

ANSWER #2: Provides depth and insights into data that may not beattainable using quantitative methods

ANSWER #3: Focus is on people, not numbers

Question: What are the benefits

of Qualitative Evaluation?

ANSWER #1: Often more time consuming than quantitative evaluations

ANSWER #2: Dependent on skill, sensitivity, and integrity of evaluator

ANSWER #3: Limited information on which to draw generalizations

Question: What are the limits of

Qualitative Evaluation?

Which is the best type of data for the situation?

Imagine you have an irritating rash on your forehead, and you go to the doctor for some relief. Which would you rather the doctor do?

A. Look at the rash and set you up for blood work, allergy tests, and a possible biopsy B. Look at the rash, touch the rash, ask you a number of questions regarding your eating and hygiene habits; family history of skin problems, the introduction of new environmental factors, and who in your house has access to a black magic marker, and then prescribe a mild topical cream along with a journal you keep for the next week to determine possible causes of the rash.

What qualitative methods are appropriate given the purpose of the evaluation?

Document, portfolio, product review

What qualitative methods are appropriate given the purpose of the evaluation?

Observations

What qualitative methods are appropriate given the purpose of the evaluation?

Interviews

What qualitative methods are appropriate given the purpose of the evaluation?

Self Evaluation

Frequency of the action; number of times in collaborative reflection; define success

Quantify Aspects of the Action

What does it mean to be SMART?

•Specific

•Measureable

•Attainable

•Relevant

•Time-bound

SMART

PRACTICE

How do we overcome any challenges or barriers these types of goals and measurements present in our districts?