Evaluation of IFES Civic Education Programs in Kazakhstan, Kyrgyz Republic and Tajikistan
Geographical Scope:
Regions:
Country:
Purpose:
This study is an evaluation of the civic education programs in three countries (Kazakhstan, Tajikistan, and Kyrgyzstan). It examined the degree to which students grasped democratic concepts, but also tried to identify how students were actually applying what they had learned. The program included innovative tools such a democracy summer camp, student action committees, and work with local governments which are examined in the evaluation.
Website of initiative:
Publications:
http://www.ifes.org/~/media/Files/Publications/White%20PaperReport/2003/1126/EvalCivicEd.pdf
Source of Data:
Using a combination of own and existing data
Type of Data Collection:
Focus groups
In depth interviews
Secondary sources
Specifications of type of data collection:
Data was collected from classroom observations, program reports and interviews with pertinent stakeholders, including students.