Title: Program evaluation in practice : core concepts and examples for discussion and analysis /
Authors: Spaulding, Dean T.
Year: 2014
Subjects: Educational evaluation.; School improvement programs Evaluation.
Abstract: This book offers guidance for new and would-be evaluators. It uses real-world examples, explained in writing clear enough so that learners gain a great deal of helpful information while not being overwhelmed, thanks to manageable chapter lengths. The text contains theories, models, and approaches to program evaluation as well as discussion questions and class activities to help students to further process the information and integrate the information. While focused on education, the book is also useful for other programs cover program evaluation.
Contents: Machine generated contents note: ch. One Foundations Of Program Evaluation -- What is Program Evaluation? -- Internal and External Evaluators -- How to Use This Book -- The Evaluation Objective -- Designing and Developing an Evaluation Matrix -- Data Collection -- Triangulation of Data -- Writing the Evaluation Report -- Dissemination and Use of Evaluation Findings -- Summary -- Key Concepts -- Discussion Questions -- Class Activities -- Suggested Reading -- ch. Two Ethics In Program Evaluation And An Overview Of Evaluation Approaches -- Ethics in Program Evaluation -- What is an Evaluation Approach? -- Objectives-Based Approach -- Decision-Based Approach -- Participatory Approach -- Consumer-Oriented Approach -- Expertise-Oriented Approach -- Eclectic Approach -- Summary -- Key Concepts -- Discussion Questions -- Class Activities -- Suggested Reading -- ch. Three In-Depth Look At The Objectives-Based Approach To Evaluation -- Objectives-Based Approach --^