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标题：Weaving Evaluation into the Fabric of Youth Development
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作者：Ben Silliman ; Gene Shutt
期刊名称：Journal of Youth Development
电子版ISSN：2325-4017
出版年度：2010
卷号：5
期号：3
页码：28-42
DOI：10.5195/JYD.2010.207
出版社：University Library System, University of Pittsburgh
摘要：An Empowerment Evaluation process served to engage staff and campers and foster integration of authentic assessment methods into youth camp programming over a three-year period. Key elements to the process included program planning, staff training, timing and balance of action and reflection activities, data collection and management. Camp staff involved for 2-3 years reported improved focus and staff who served in the third year achieved mastery in communication, leadership, teaching, and management skills. A purposive sample of three different camp venues evaluated in Year 3 indicated that campers improved significantly in outdoor and life skills. Over 70% felt safe, supported, and enabled to build skills. Implications for practice, research, and policy are discussed.