Evaluating the Case Study

Several methods were used to evaluate the Grandbuddies Project. Students completed a survey, "What I Think About Older People" prior to and following their participation in the project. Their senior partners were asked to complete the "Grandbuddies Project Evaluation Form" at the project's conclusion. Teachers conducted classroom discussions and assigned written work to assess whether the educational goals and objectives had been reached. The following sections detail the results of the evaluation process: