Evaluation Network
These resources have been collated from a number of different resources, internally and externally, to help you evaluate your practice.
About the network
The network includes members from around the University.
It aims to bring people together who are interested in evaluating their practice, sharing lessons learnt and joining events.
The Evaluation Advocate Network has been established as part of Evaluation at UoM. The Evaluation Network consists of members from around the University with an interest in evaluation allowing them to connect virtually and through events to share best practice and findings.
If you are interested in joining the Evaluation Network, please join the ITL Impact and Evaluation Project Teams Space below
Speak to an Expert:
- Evaluation Advocate Network the link to teams space is here ITL Projects and Communities | Impact and Evaluation project | Microsoft Teams
- Access and Success Team link Evaluation Framework SharePoint – you need to complete this form to gain access
- TEF - https://www.manchester.ac.uk/about/teaching-and-learning-excellence/tef/
Events
Evaluating Your Practice: An Online Event for University Staff
Date: 20th January 2025
Time: 10:00 – 15:00
Platform: Teams
Join us for an interactive online event designed to explore various ways to evaluate and enhance your professional practice. Whether you're focused on improving teaching methods, supporting access and participation plans, or building TEF case studies, this session has something for you.
What to Expect:- Introduction to the Theory of Change Framework: Learn how this powerful tool can help you reflect on and evaluate your work.- Practical Ideas & Resources: Discover a range of methods, tools, and strategies that can support your evaluation efforts.- Insights from the Evaluation Advocate Network: Hear real-life experiences, lessons learned, and success stories in embedding evaluation practices.- Creative Evaluation Methods: Explore how to adopt a students-as-partners approach for a more inclusive and impactful evaluation process.
This event is a great opportunity to reflect, connect with peers, and elevate your evaluation strategy. Come ready to share your thoughts and leave with new ideas to implement in your work!
To find out more, please view the Event Flyer here.
This event has now ended. Resources from the event can be accessed via the schedule below.
Evaluating Your Practice - Event Schedule
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Welcome |
Gabrielle Finn, Associate Vice President (Uni of Manchester), Craig Best, Director of Student and Academic Serviced and Fran Hooley ITL fellow Impact and Evaluation project welcome you to the event. |
| Innovation in education | Equality of opportunities | Skills, tools and methods |
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Evaluating practice to create TEF cases Jen McBride will lead this session on the importance of evaluation as part of the University's TEF plans. |
Operationalising the Access and Participation Plan Sophie Fleishman and Jack Walker introduce the APP and plans to embed it across the University. |
Students as evaluation partners Haadia Bahemia, ITL student partner, will lead this session on methods to support students as evaluative partners. |
| Watch the recording | ||
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Evaluation & Personal Development James Brookes explores the approaches for personal development and evaluation. |
APP Case study Access and Success team will bring the Access and Participation Plant to life through a case study. |
Creative methods & tools Fran Hooley will highlight some key tools, methods and approaches to help you evaluate your practice. |
| Access the slides | ||
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Evaluation Lessons Learnt (so far) This session will explore lessons learnt from three projects that have designed evaluation at their inceptions. You'll hear from Alan Davies & Fran Hooley FBMH, Charles Walkden & Fiona Lynch FSE and Gary Vear FHUM. |
Understanding Type 3 evaluation Access and Success team introduce Type 3 evaluations through examples, guidance and resources you can use.
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Embedding evaluation in learning design Tamara Montrose and Diane Bennet from the Transnational Education Team with Fran Hooley will take you through tools and methods to help you embed evaluation in your learning designs. |
Workshops
UMITL3009 Theory of Change Consultation
Duration: 1 hour
About the session: An introductory session designed to help you understand the basics of Theory of Change (ToC). This one-on-one 1 hour session will focus on addressing your evaluation needs. You will be guided on how to apply the Theory of Change framework, and provided with links to resources and case studies to assist in completing your evaluation.
Additionally, you will gain insights from lessons learned, curated by the Evaluation Advocates Network, based on the experiences of colleagues across the University.
Book your session here : https://app.manchester.ac.uk/training/profile.aspx?unitid=10554&parentId=4
UMITL3010 Evaluation Drop-in Support Sessions
Duration: 30 minutes
About the session: This one-on-one session will focus on developing your evaluation plan. You will be given templates and case studies to ensure you plan effectively and sustainably. Additionally, you will gain insights from lessons learned, curated by the Evaluation Advocates Network, based on the experiences of colleagues across the University.
Book your session here: https://app.manchester.ac.uk/training/profile.aspx?unitid=10555&parentId=4
UMITL3011 Evaluation Drop-in Support Sessions (Access and Participation Plan)
Duration: 30 minutes
About the session: This one-on-one session will help you to develop your evaluation plan. You will be given templates and case studies to ensure you plan effectively and sustainably and will gain insights from lessons learned, curated by the Evaluation Advocates Network, based on the experiences of colleagues across the University.
Book your session here: https://app.manchester.ac.uk/training/profile.aspx?unitid=10560&parentId=4
Theory of Change workshop
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
About the session: A comprehensive workshop following the initial session, providing in-depth guidance on creating and implementing ToC.
Get in touch with the Institute of Teaching and Learning mailto:teaching.learning@manchester.ac.uk to discuss this further