Advancing a Competency-Based Mixed Methods Tool to Assess a Course-Based Service-Learning Model Integrating Real-World Experience

Abstract

Given increasingly complex societal issues such as global aging, evaluators must develop essential competencies responding to the messiness of reality. T is practice note advances an argument for the inclusion of service learning as a form of experiential learning that engages learners in hands-on practice with guided reflection, and shares a competency-based mixed methods (MM) tool for generating learning evidence in a course-based service-learning model. I aligned key design elements with pedagogical approaches with evaluation competencies. Competency-based guidance is critical to ensure effective assessment and quality course delivery. I conclude with lessons learned for integration of MM within program evaluation education.