EUQ674 Program Evaluation and Surveys
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| Unit code: | EUQ674 |
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| Prerequisite(s): | EUQ661. EUQ661 can be enrolled in the same teaching period as EUQ674. |
| Assumed Knowledge: | It is assumed that students understand educational practices in education settings and have practitioner experiences within a related education field or support profession. |
| Credit points: | 12 |
| Timetable | Details in HiQ, if available |
| Availabilities |
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| CSP student contribution | $592 |
| Domestic tuition unit fee | $3,468 |
| International unit fee | $4,740 |
Unit Outline: Session 2 2026, QUT Online, Online
| Unit code: | EUQ674 |
|---|---|
| Credit points: | 12 |
| Pre-requisite: | EUQ661. EUQ661 can be enrolled in the same teaching period as EUQ674. |
| Assumed Knowledge: | It is assumed that students understand educational practices in education settings and have practitioner experiences within a related education field or support profession. |
| Coordinator: | Sonia White | sl.white@qut.edu.au |
Overview
In this unit you will gain essential skills for designing, conducting, and analysing surveys to inform the development and evaluation of programs. Understanding how to undertake program evaluation research is vital for assessing the effectiveness of educational programs and initiatives. You will learn to develop program logic models, formulate research questions, and create reliable and valid survey instruments to address these. The course covers data collection methods, data analysis, and ethical considerations, ensuring you build comprehensive survey literacy. By mastering these skills, you can effectively evaluate educational programs, contribute to evidence-based practices, and drive improvements in educational settings
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit you will be able to:
- Critically analyse programs to inform program logic models for educational research.
- Design and justify surveys to address program development and evaluation.
- Reflect on survey feedback and testing to improve research practice.
- Plan for and test ethical survey and program evaluation research related to educational issues and practices.
- Analyse research data and interpret the results in relation to educational contexts and research problems.
Content
This unit covers the following:
- The use of program logic models for program development and evaluation
- Understanding logic models and their components
- Developing logic models
- Types of research question that survey research can address and development of research questions
- Developing measurable variables and hypothesis testing
- Reliability and validity of questionnaire items and scales
- Consideration of forms of surveys, question types, response types, language and order of questionnaire items, sampling strategy and sample size
- Data analysis
- Testing surveys and pilot studies
- Advantages and challenges of survey research and alternative research methods for program development and evaluation
- Ethical considerations in survey research and other research methods for program development and evaluation.
Learning Approaches
In this unit you will learn through engaging in the following:
- Online modules
- Online discussions
- Readings
- Learning activities
This unit employs interactive and discussion-based learning and critical reflection on experience.
Feedback on Learning and Assessment
Feedback in this unit is provided to you in the following ways:
- a range of formative exercises discussed and undertaken throughout the unit
- opportunity for formative feedback in this unit will include feedback on a learning activity related to assessment task 1
- self-reflection on learning and personal and professional experiences
- feedback from peers as you investigate and discuss issues raised throughout the unit
- collaboration with professional colleagues
- comments about summative assessment work included with your grade
Assessment
Overview
There are two assessments in this unit:
1. Proposal for program evaluation - this task requires you to prepare a program logic model on a program in your context and create a proposal to evaluate an aspect of the program.
2. Survey data presentation - this task builds on the evaluation proposal and you will design a survey instrument, test it, and analyse survey data.
Unit Grading Scheme
7- point scale
Assessment Tasks
Assessment: Proposal for program evaluation
You will prepare a program logic model on a program in your context (e.g., your workplace or another context with which you are familiar, such as a community organisation) and create a proposal to evaluate an aspect of the program. The proposal will target one stakeholder group in your program evaluation and address a specific question. It should also outline the evaluation methods you plan to use that are appropriate for your chosen focus and question, including the use of survey as one of the methods. Your proposal will include the rationale for your selected evaluation design and methods and demonstrate how these approaches are suitable for the intended purpose. You will submit your program logic model and evaluation proposals together.
GenAI allowed: The ethical and responsible use of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) tools is authorised in this assessment. See the relevant assessment details in Canvas for specific guidelines.
This assignment is eligible for the 48-hour late submission period and assignment extensions.
Assessment: Survey data presentation
You continue developing your evaluation plan from Assessment Task 1 by focusing on the survey component of your proposed evaluation. Drawing on your evaluation question and focus identified previously, you will design a survey instrument that addresses your evaluation question. Using a data example, you will conduct analyses that address your research question. In your presentation, you will reflect on the design of your survey and demonstrate your data analysis processes using the example data. You will also justify how your survey design and analytic approach align with your evaluation question and how results might be interpreted within your overall evaluation focus. You will submit your survey instrument and example data along with your presentation materials.
GenAI allowed: The ethical and responsible use of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) tools is authorised in this assessment. See the relevant assessment details in Canvas for specific guidelines.
This assignment is eligible for the 48-hour late submission period and assignment extensions.
Academic Integrity
Academic integrity is a commitment to undertaking academic work and assessment in a manner that is ethical, fair, honest, respectful and accountable.
The Academic Integrity Policy sets out the range of conduct that can be a failure to maintain the standards of academic integrity. This includes, cheating in exams, plagiarism, self-plagiarism, collusion and contract cheating. It also includes providing fraudulent or altered documentation in support of an academic concession application, for example an assignment extension or a deferred exam.
You are encouraged to make use of QUT’s learning support services, resources and tools to assure the academic integrity of your assessment. This includes the use of text matching software that may be available to assist with self-assessing your academic integrity as part of the assessment submission process.
Breaching QUT’s Academic Integrity Policy or engaging in conduct that may defeat or compromise the purpose of assessment can lead to a finding of student misconduct (Code of Conduct – Student) and result in the imposition of penalties under the Management of Student Misconduct Policy, ranging from a grade reduction to exclusion from QUT.
Resources
There are no resources that are required to be purchased for this unit. Other resources will be available in the unit's Canvas site.
Risk Assessment Statement
There are no out-of-the-ordinary risks associated with the general conduct of this unit.
Course Learning Outcomes
This unit is designed to support your development of the following course/study area learning outcomes.EQ74 Master of Education
- Reflect on and reflexively analyse own practice, integrating theoretical frameworks to improve professional knowledge and practice.
Relates to: ULO3, Survey data presentation - Critically analyse and evaluate complex activities, contexts and phenomena related to professional practice and scholarship in the discipline of education.
Relates to: ULO1, Proposal for program evaluation - Design and justify innovative solutions to authentic problems of educational practice, drawing on discipline-specific knowledge and skills to lead and influence positive change.
Relates to: ULO2, Proposal for program evaluation - Apply theories and research methods to ethically explore educational issues/phenomena and practices.
Relates to: ULO4, ULO5, Proposal for program evaluation, Survey data presentation
Unit Outline: Session 4 2026, QUT Online, Online
| Unit code: | EUQ674 |
|---|---|
| Credit points: | 12 |
| Pre-requisite: | EUQ661. EUQ661 can be enrolled in the same teaching period as EUQ674. |
| Assumed Knowledge: | It is assumed that students understand educational practices in education settings and have practitioner experiences within a related education field or support profession. |
| Coordinator: | Sonia White | sl.white@qut.edu.au |
Overview
In this unit you will gain essential skills for designing, conducting, and analysing surveys to inform the development and evaluation of programs. Understanding how to undertake program evaluation research is vital for assessing the effectiveness of educational programs and initiatives. You will learn to develop program logic models, formulate research questions, and create reliable and valid survey instruments to address these. The course covers data collection methods, data analysis, and ethical considerations, ensuring you build comprehensive survey literacy. By mastering these skills, you can effectively evaluate educational programs, contribute to evidence-based practices, and drive improvements in educational settings
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit you will be able to:
- Critically analyse programs to inform program logic models for educational research.
- Design and justify surveys to address program development and evaluation.
- Reflect on survey feedback and testing to improve research practice.
- Plan for and test ethical survey and program evaluation research related to educational issues and practices.
- Analyse research data and interpret the results in relation to educational contexts and research problems.
Content
This unit covers the following:
- The use of program logic models for program development and evaluation
- Understanding logic models and their components
- Developing logic models
- Types of research question that survey research can address and development of research questions
- Developing measurable variables and hypothesis testing
- Reliability and validity of questionnaire items and scales
- Consideration of forms of surveys, question types, response types, language and order of questionnaire items, sampling strategy and sample size
- Data analysis
- Testing surveys and pilot studies
- Advantages and challenges of survey research and alternative research methods for program development and evaluation
- Ethical considerations in survey research and other research methods for program development and evaluation.
Learning Approaches
In this unit you will learn through engaging in the following:
- Online modules
- Online discussions
- Readings
- Learning activities
This unit employs interactive and discussion-based learning and critical reflection on experience.
Feedback on Learning and Assessment
Feedback in this unit is provided to you in the following ways:
- a range of formative exercises discussed and undertaken throughout the unit
- opportunity for formative feedback in this unit will include feedback on a learning activity related to assessment task 1
- self-reflection on learning and personal and professional experiences
- feedback from peers as you investigate and discuss issues raised throughout the unit
- collaboration with professional colleagues
- comments about summative assessment work included with your grade
Assessment
Overview
There are two assessments in this unit:
1. Proposal for program evaluation - this task requires you to prepare a program logic model on a program in your context and create a proposal to evaluate an aspect of the program.
2. Survey data presentation - this task builds on the evaluation proposal and you will design a survey instrument, test it, and analyse survey data.
Unit Grading Scheme
7- point scale
Assessment Tasks
Assessment: Proposal for program evaluation
You will prepare a program logic model on a program in your context (e.g., your workplace or another context with which you are familiar, such as a community organisation) and create a proposal to evaluate an aspect of the program. The proposal will target one stakeholder group in your program evaluation and address a specific question. It should also outline the evaluation methods you plan to use that are appropriate for your chosen focus and question, including the use of survey as one of the methods. Your proposal will include the rationale for your selected evaluation design and methods and demonstrate how these approaches are suitable for the intended purpose. You will submit your program logic model and evaluation proposals together.
GenAI allowed: The ethical and responsible use of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) tools is authorised in this assessment. See the relevant assessment details in Canvas for specific guidelines.
This assignment is eligible for the 48-hour late submission period and assignment extensions.
Assessment: Survey data presentation
You continue developing your evaluation plan from Assessment Task 1 by focusing on the survey component of your proposed evaluation. Drawing on your evaluation question and focus identified previously, you will design a survey instrument that addresses your evaluation question. Using a data example, you will conduct analyses that address your research question. In your presentation, you will reflect on the design of your survey and demonstrate your data analysis processes using the example data. You will also justify how your survey design and analytic approach align with your evaluation question and how results might be interpreted within your overall evaluation focus. You will submit your survey instrument and example data along with your presentation materials.
GenAI allowed: The ethical and responsible use of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) tools is authorised in this assessment. See the relevant assessment details in Canvas for specific guidelines.
This assignment is eligible for the 48-hour late submission period and assignment extensions.
Academic Integrity
Academic integrity is a commitment to undertaking academic work and assessment in a manner that is ethical, fair, honest, respectful and accountable.
The Academic Integrity Policy sets out the range of conduct that can be a failure to maintain the standards of academic integrity. This includes, cheating in exams, plagiarism, self-plagiarism, collusion and contract cheating. It also includes providing fraudulent or altered documentation in support of an academic concession application, for example an assignment extension or a deferred exam.
You are encouraged to make use of QUT’s learning support services, resources and tools to assure the academic integrity of your assessment. This includes the use of text matching software that may be available to assist with self-assessing your academic integrity as part of the assessment submission process.
Breaching QUT’s Academic Integrity Policy or engaging in conduct that may defeat or compromise the purpose of assessment can lead to a finding of student misconduct (Code of Conduct – Student) and result in the imposition of penalties under the Management of Student Misconduct Policy, ranging from a grade reduction to exclusion from QUT.
Resources
There are no resources that are required to be purchased for this unit. Other resources will be available in the unit's Canvas site.
Risk Assessment Statement
There are no out-of-the-ordinary risks associated with the general conduct of this unit.
Course Learning Outcomes
This unit is designed to support your development of the following course/study area learning outcomes.EQ74 Master of Education
- Reflect on and reflexively analyse own practice, integrating theoretical frameworks to improve professional knowledge and practice.
Relates to: ULO3, Survey data presentation - Critically analyse and evaluate complex activities, contexts and phenomena related to professional practice and scholarship in the discipline of education.
Relates to: ULO1, Proposal for program evaluation - Design and justify innovative solutions to authentic problems of educational practice, drawing on discipline-specific knowledge and skills to lead and influence positive change.
Relates to: ULO2, Proposal for program evaluation - Apply theories and research methods to ethically explore educational issues/phenomena and practices.
Relates to: ULO4, ULO5, Proposal for program evaluation, Survey data presentation