"Dr. Harrison presents a new way of looking at program evaluation by exploring deeply into the storied lives of her students, and indeed into herself. Her new approach impacts the educational professionals who are in positions to re-think curricula desgins for the twenty-first century." (Robert Gryder, Professor of Secondary Education, Arizona State University)
"In this insightful volume, Marsha Harrison has brought us a realistic way of evaluating learning through 'narrative based evaluation.' I can't think of a better way to assess outcomes of a writing curriculum than through narrative based evaluation. She uses autobiography, biography, and story to enlighten our assessment processes. In a very significant way, she gives us
opportunity to learn narrative based evaluation by evaluat-ing her worn work as a writer, teacher, and researcher. This book will be of great assis-tance to qualitative, interpretative, arts-based, and mytho-poetic teachers, researchers, and writers." (Nelson L. Haggerson, Jr., Professor Emeritus, Arizona State University)
"This book reveals the power of narrative to transform and heal in an educational setting. Thus, educators in particular will find an alternative way of being teacher. Harrison invites teachers to see themselves as companions on the journey to understanding self and curriculum, to write so as to come to know themselves and others. However, the stories of personal reflection, growth, and courage provide inspiration for readers of any profession. Dr. Harrison writes with authenticity, sincerity, and warmth, inviting readers to wander with her as she explores the potency and potential of narrative based evaluation." (Mary Beth Spore, Assistant Professor of English, University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg)
