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Program Evaluation Alternative Approaches and Practical Guidelines

Learn about the key concepts and differences in formal and informal evaluation types, their importance, and how they can benefit society. Explore roles of professional evaluators, essential questions, and ways to interact with stakeholders.

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Program Evaluation Alternative Approaches and Practical Guidelines

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  1. Program EvaluationAlternative Approaches and Practical Guidelines by Jody L. Fitzpatrick, James R. Sanders, Blaine R. Worthen PowerPoint Presentation by Gerri Spinella, Ed.D.

  2. Chapter 1 Evaluation’s Basic Purpose, Uses and Conceptual Distinctions

  3. Chapter 1 Concepts Informal Formal Evaluation Differences in Evaluation And Research Types of Evaluation Definitions Key Terms Professional Evaluators Importance and Limitations

  4. Essential Questions

  5. Informal vs. Formal Evaluation

  6. Key Terms Key Terms

  7. DIFFERENCES RESEARCH EVALUATION Provide useful information who hold a stake in the outcome Help evaluators make judgments Provides information for improvement Works to better society • Add knowledge • Contribute to growth of theory • Advance knowledge • Determines focus, criteria, and involvement of stakeholders • Requires competencies to practice it

  8. Roles Activities may include to • Define the purpose of evaluation • Develop contracts • Overview staff and hiring procedures • Analyze and interpret qualitative and quantitative data • Provide assessment on the effectiveness of the project Encourages use of results Illuminate ways to interact with stakeholders Plays a role in program planning Viewed in the role of scientific expert Becomes an advocate or neutral party

  9. Samples of Uses for Evaluation

  10. Analyze Differences in Evaluations Use Audience By Whom Major Characteristics Design Constraints Purpose of Data Collection Frequency Sample Size Questions asked SUMMATIVE FORMATIVE

  11. Evaluation Goes Beyond Critical Thinking for Transformation

  12. Chapter 1 Reflection How would you apply these evaluation methods to transform an organization process in your institution? Create an action plan and rationale.

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