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Outcome-Based Evaluation
A Working Model for Arts Projects

XYZ Ballet Company - Example

 

Purpose: To provide ballet technique training, humanities, life-skills
instruction, and opportunities to observe live dance performances to third
grade students in (city, state) public schools so that students:

  • Demonstrate knowledge and skill in ballet technique
  • Demonstrate interest in ballet
  • Demonstrate importance of arts in life and learning
  • Develop acceptable social interaction skills and behaviors

OUTCOME #1: Demonstrate knowledge and skill in ballet technique

Indicators:

    1. # and % of students who identify X ballet terms, AND;
    2. # and % of students who identify at least X (number) well known ballets, AND
    3. # and % of students who describe the story line (when appropriate) of X ballets

OUTCOME #2: Demonstrate ballet technique

Indicators:

    1. # and % of students who identify X ballet positions, AND
    2. # and % of students who perform X basic ballet steps correctly

OUTCOME #3: Demonstrate interest in learning about ballet

Indicators:

    1. # and % of students who read X stories about ballet in X months, OR
    2. # and % of students who watch X ballet performances (either in person or on tape) in X months, OR
    3. # and % of students who take ballet lessons for X months

OUTCOME #4: Demonstrate knowledge of the relationship between the arts and life experiences

Indicators:

    1. # and % of students who identify X skills required to succeed in life and ballet (self-discipline, punctuality)

OUTCOME # 5: Students demonstrate ability to act appropriately in social situations

Indicators:

    1. # and % of students who can list X most appropriate behaviors when attending a live performance, AND
    2. # and % of students who act properly when attending a live dance performance
   
   

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