Key Findings
Evaluation Question #4: Is the program being implemented as designed?
Sessions are interactive
❑ Dimensions of interactivity included hands-on activities; movement-
based learning and communication; questions and answers; inquiry;
experiential learning; relationship-building with Content Providers, and
peer-to-peer learning.
"When students are
reciprocating with
conversation and answering
questions, and all jumping up
and all trying to get to
answer questions and we're
having to shut our classroom
door because our noise level
is so high…It's because they're
engaged. I think that is a
testament to the whole
program."
-Teacher interviewee
Evidence Base: Strong positive
High volume of relevant evidence
H
Sessions are aligned with school curriculum
and customizable
"…we develop experiences
that are local for the group –
e.g., rather than focus on what
a moose or elk will do, we will
look at caribou."
-Content Providers' Survey
Respondent
Evidence Base: Strong positive
High volume of relevant evidence
H
❑ Curricular alignment and customizability manifested in theory through
diverse session types and options; and in practice through how
sessions were tailored to local contexts; classroom needs and
abilities; student interests; and situational dynamics.
