The Association for Science and Discovery Centres

Evaluating inclusion

Enabling all stakeholders to take part in the evaluation process in an open and transparent way is the key to embedding the learning process for all participants. It reduces the risk that participants become subjects of someone else’s observation and research or are ‘left hanging’ at the end of a project without suitable feedback or understanding of their participation.

Starting out

A strategic, long-term approach to setting up evaluation frameworks can be really useful. 

Think equitable, lawful and transparent

It is important to commit to core principles of ethical research, relating to responsibility, accountability, data protection and values of independent research. We have ethical responsibilities to ensure: We are inclusive,…

What questions should I ask?

Evaluation should no longer be about numbers alone. A large number of attendees through the door does not capture any understanding about who participates, the depth of the engagement and…

Sharing your practice

Dissemination is a crucial part of project work. You and/or your community partner may want to share practice at relevant events or meetings, produce and disseminate digital or physical resources,…

Practical and creative tools

"We would have missed so much impact if we hadn't asked our community partner how they felt it went!"

Practitioner, Science Oxford