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Transformative Evaluation

Advanced Organizer. Role of the evaluator in an unequal worldTransformative paradigm places priority on social justice

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Transformative Evaluation

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    1. Transformative Evaluation Donna M. Mertens, Gallaudet University Chelladurai Solomon, Mgmt Consultant The Evaluation Conclave, New Delhi October 2010 Please do not reproduce or circulate this material without the permission of the presenters/workshop leaders.

    2. Advanced Organizer Role of the evaluator in an unequal world Transformative paradigm places priority on social justice & human rights Rationale Paradigm as driving force Transformative Paradigm Assumptions Dimensions of diversity Methodological framework Criteria for rigor

    3. Introduction/Expectations- Name, position, organization (no acronyms please) Where do you come from? What is your experience in evaluation with multi-cultural and marginalized communities? What do you want to get out of this workshop?

    4. Exercise-What is the role of the Evaluator You know the process called “free association”? Imagine someone asks you – what is the role of the evaluator? What would be the first few thoughts that would come to mind?

    5. Paradigms: Your world view Basic beliefs about ethical action (axiology); who evaluates whom? reality (ontology); people’s attitude on children? relation between knower and would-be-known (epistemology) the appropriate approach to systematic inquiry (methodology)

    6. 7/22/2012 Mertens 2010 QI2010 6 Transformative Paradigm A framework of belief systems that directly engages members of culturally diverse groups with a focus on increased social justice. DMMDMM

    7. Transformative Theory Feminist theories Critical Race Theories Critical Theories Human Rights Theories Disability Rights Theories Transformative Participatory Action theories Indigenous theories Deafness rights theories Queer theories 7/22/2012 Mertens 2010 QI2010 7

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