Design-Driven Co-Design: Centering Program Participants Using an Integrated Approach to Evaluation

• In Event: Engaging Stakeholders in Evaluations for Systems Improvement and Equitable Outcomes

Abstract

This paper describes the application of an integrated approach to formative evaluation, design-driven co-design (DDCD), a method that builds on participatory evaluation and design-based research methods to seamlessly support program outcomes and evaluation goals. DDCD was applied to a multi-year STEM-H teacher professional learning program to examine how implementing co-design features supported both professional learning outcomes for participants and the formative evaluation of program implementation and intermediary outcomes. We draw on pre- and post-survey data, one-on-one coaching notes, participant interviews, and lesson design artifacts. Study findings reveal the feasibility of using data-driven co-design strategies as an evaluation method and capacity building tool to achieve program improvement and outcome goals.

Authors

• Georgia Heyward, Virginia Commonwealth University

• Lisa M. Abrams, Virginia Commonwealth University

• Elizabeth Edmondson, Virginia Commonwealth University