Evaluating the Implementation of an Olympic Education Program in Greece

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Title: Evaluating the Implementation of an Olympic Education Program in Greece
Language: English
Authors: Grammatikopoulos, Vasilios, Tsigilis, Nikolaos, Koustelios, Athanasios, Theodorakis, Yannis
Source: International Review of Education. Nov 2005 51(5-6):427-438.
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Peer Reviewed: Y
Page Count: 12
Publication Date: 2005
Document Type: Journal Articles
Reports - Evaluative
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Health Education, Educational Assessment, Program Effectiveness, Athletics, Program Evaluation, Evaluation Methods, Statistical Data, Teacher Student Relationship
Geographic Terms: Greece
DOI: 10.1007/s11159-005-8259-2
ISSN: 0020-8566
Abstract: The aim of this study was to develop an instrument for evaluating how an education program has been implemented. Such evaluation can provide insight into the effectiveness of a program. Examined here was the Olympic Education Program used in Greek schools since 2000. In it, students learn the history of the Olympic games and the importance of exercise for health along with the principles and values of sports and volunteerism. The evaluation instrument underlying this study addressed the following six factors: "facilities," "administration," "educational material," "student?teacher relationships," "educational procedures," and "training." Results indicate that the instrument, while adequate for assessing effectiveness, should be combined with advanced statistical methods.
Abstractor: Author
Entry Date: 2006
Accession Number: EJ733521
Database: ERIC
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Abstract:The aim of this study was to develop an instrument for evaluating how an education program has been implemented. Such evaluation can provide insight into the effectiveness of a program. Examined here was the Olympic Education Program used in Greek schools since 2000. In it, students learn the history of the Olympic games and the importance of exercise for health along with the principles and values of sports and volunteerism. The evaluation instrument underlying this study addressed the following six factors: "facilities," "administration," "educational material," "student?teacher relationships," "educational procedures," and "training." Results indicate that the instrument, while adequate for assessing effectiveness, should be combined with advanced statistical methods.
ISSN:0020-8566
DOI:10.1007/s11159-005-8259-2