Program Evaluation Theory and Practice
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Jun 12, Tim Budge rated it really liked it. If you are doing lots of evaluation, or need to know about evaluation, this is a great book. I like the way it presents all the different approaches, including summary examples. It is also forthright in presenting the value and importance of "different" approaches to evaluation. Ben rated it liked it Dec 24, Nora rated it liked it Dec 30, Maggi rated it it was ok Aug 16, H rated it did not like it Aug 25, Siobhan Feeney rated it did not like it Feb 03, Kathy McMurray rated it really liked it Feb 11, Jen rated it liked it Jan 18, Emily Duran rated it really liked it Jan 15, Kelly Nix marcotte rated it liked it Jun 23, Jana rated it liked it Apr 20, Michelle Perez rated it liked it Jan 22, Kelly Holmes rated it it was ok Mar 04, Hui Yu rated it liked it May 31, Rebbecca Lowe rated it it was amazing Dec 01, Heather rated it liked it Jun 04, Leann Moore rated it it was ok Oct 16, Gene rated it liked it Jun 28, Heather rated it it was ok Apr 10, Bri Altier rated it really liked it Aug 29, Chrysanthi Wilson rated it it was ok Nov 25, Debbi rated it really liked it Apr 13, Maxwell rated it it was amazing Aug 27, Karen Koch rated it did not like it Dec 01, John rated it really liked it Dec 05, Jodi Jackson rated it it was amazing Sep 05, Victoria B added it Jan 23, Jenni marked it as to-read Jul 26, Adama marked it as to-read May 29, Gwen added it Jul 04, Jenna marked it as to-read Aug 27, Jody Bishop marked it as to-read Sep 29, Manijah Hakim marked it as to-read Mar 16, Kelsey Brunton marked it as to-read Jul 08, Com marked it as to-read Jul 21, Seyed Ali marked it as to-read Sep 16, Fetterman outlines three main steps for conducting empowerment evaluation: His approach focuses on the theory of change and causal mechanisms underlying the program.
Chen recognizes that programs exist in an open system, consisting of inputs, outputs, outcomes, and impacts.
Open to the public ; H Mertens , PhD, is Professor Emeritus in the Department of Educational Foundations and Research at Gallaudet University, where she taught advanced research methods and program evaluation to deaf and hearing students. He suggests that evaluators should start by working with stakeholders to understand the assumptions and intended logic behind the program. Featuring helpful checklists, procedural steps, provocative questions that invite readers to explore their own theoretical assumptions, and practical exercises, the book provides concrete guidance for conducting large- and small-scale evaluations. She is the author of several books and is widely published in major professional journals.
He suggests that evaluators should start by working with stakeholders to understand the assumptions and intended logic behind the program. A logic model can be used to illustrate the causal relationships between activities and outcomes. Chen offers many suggestions for constructing program theory models, such as action model i.
Evaluators should consider using this approach when working with program implementers to produce valuable information for formative program improvement. The four theoretical approaches described do not advocate a particular methodology. Evaluators can use quantitative, qualitative, or a mix of both methods for data collection and analysis. However, before considering methodology, evaluators should reflect on the theoretical frameworks that guide their practice.
Although evaluation is an applied science, it is important for practitioners to be knowledgeable of theory to ensure their designs are driven by intention and purpose rather than methodological tools. Learning to think like an evaluator. Value-Engaged, Educative Evaluation Guidebook.
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University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign. Western Michigan University Checklists. Good theory for social program evaluation. Foundations of Program Evaluation: Theories of Practice pp. She has experience working on mixed-methods research and evaluation projects in over 25 countries across the Middle East, North Africa, and Central Asia.
Her current work focuses on international development, public-private partnerships, and data visualization. She holds an M. To contact or collaborate, e-mail Nina at nsabarre.
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