edu 571 assignment 2

Program Evaluation

Name:

Tanisha Hannah

Institute Name:

Strayer University

Course title:

EDU 571 Evaluating School Programs

Professor:

Antony Jacob

Date of Submission:

January 26, 2020

Program Evaluation Plan

Introduction

No matter which level of education one is attaining, they are bound to face many such issues that need proper addressing. That is why several such programs are launched that bring useful awareness and causes the students to come forth with their issues and solutions. In the same spirit, an educational program is being initiated here that is going to be very helpful for all students regardless of their age, course, and department.

The educational program that has been picked today is for the Masters Level students and the program name is gender equity for girls in math. This program's all features will be discussed underneath and one will get a complete review of what this program is about and how it is going to occur.

Main Elements

The main element of the program "gender equity for girls in Math" is something that needs urgent addressing. Females students are no less intelligent than male students and they have been excelling in every field just as any male peers. But then why it is that not many girls are seen to be excelling in the math field. Though, there are certain fields of science in which girls are known to be more enthusiastic to join such as medicine. But the purpose of this program is to evaluate why it is so that girls are reluctant to join math when there are numerous options in comparison to medicine is present here.

Through the following three main parts, the importance of this educational program research will be understood.

Type – this program is ideal because the need to have female intelligence in the math field is being felt. The program is a student’s program, to bring awareness to them and raise self-consciousness among students especially females. Also, the influence and role fellow male peers can play is highlighted and highly expected.

Department administrating – the department that will be administrating it will be the student's council, department of Math. It is used to the urgency of the matter that these departments have pressed the issue to be raised and they are more than willing to come forward to guide the female students about the bright future opportunities they somehow lack or how to find appealing, related to math.

Target population – the expected population target is students of Masters Level as they are at such point of their educational career that the majority of them tend to opt for jobs right after. They need assurance and guidance and that is why this program is initiated.

History

It has been observed that girls happen to be very hardworking (more than boys) and once they set their minds on something, nothing can beat them. Girls are loyal to their studies (at least the majority of them) and they want to excel to prove to the world. The main reason behind such a notion is that the world has been unfair and cruel to females when their education or jobs come. Workplace discrimination and academic hostility are something everyone is fully aware of.

That is why girls have the passion to prove that they are no less than anyone. They can do anything, at any time. But despite such passion and hard work, not many girls are seen joining the Math field. Whether it is due to the self-doubt or not certain about the future options, girls have never looked at these fields as something they want first handed. History has proven that many females were excellent mathematicians such as Sofya Kovalevskaya (1850 - 1891) and Emmy Noether (1882- 1935) and many others like them.

But recently, not many females’ contribution is noted in the field of math and it is high time to bring this to their knowledge that girls are equally suitable for the field of math and they can do wonders in them as well.

Purpose of the Program and Expectation

It is expected that through these programs, female students will realize what they are missing and how they can catch up on years of missing. The field of math is just as interesting as any other field, maybe more, no doubt they demand more mental strength and stability of senses but this is something females are more aware of than any other person. Therefore, it is expected that girls will do wonderful achievements once they join this field and take them to new heights.

Why this program was selected

The field of math is missing the contributions of girls. When evaluated this issue, it was found that girls are reluctant to join them due to the uncertainty, the unseen hardship, and not knowing whether this field is right for them or not. Through this program, female students will realize that these two fields are just like any other field and they can join them and perform excellently.

Advantages of this program

Through this program, girls will realize the importance of the math field and hopefully become eager to join it. other advantages besides the obvious one are as under:

· Self-evaluation about strengths and weaknesses

· Mental strength and challenging qualities and abilities are tested

· Any issue can be discussed with the students' council

· Meetings can be arranged with the math department.

· Meetings will those who are completing masters in math can be arranged.

· A self-assurance course will be held.

Issues and solutions

Though this program is very straight forward and idealistically, it would not face any issue but few are unavoidable. They are as under:

· Girls would be reluctant to talk about vulnerabilities

· Awkward long silences when a discussion of why girls are not joining is expected.

· Shyness can be observed

· Societal pressure does play its role

· The pressure on girls is more than ever as we are entering in a new era. They need to be sure and this makes them vulnerable and reluctant to talk about feelings

· Some strong opinions will be heard

· Harsh comments and opinions and suggestions will emerge.

To avoid such a situation, it would be better to ensure that there is no pressure and it must all be run like any other program. Girls should be expected to come forward and express themselves in a friendly and cooperating environment.

References:

Fennema, E. (1979). Women and girls in mathematics—Equity in mathematics education. Educational studies in mathematics, 10(4), 389-401.

Meece, J. L., Parsons, J. E., Kaczala, C. M., & Goff, S. B. (1982). Sex differences in math achievement: Toward a model of academic choice. Psychological Bulletin, 91(2), 324.

Rees, T. (2011). The gendered construction of scientific excellence. Interdisciplinary Science Reviews, 36(2), 133-145.

Yazilitas, D., Svensson, J., de Vries, G., & Saharso, S. (2013). Gendered study choice: A literature review. A review of theory and research into the unequal representation of male and female students in mathematics, science, and technology. Educational research and evaluation, 19(6), 525-545.