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Application of Logic Modeling Processes to Explore Theory of Change from Diverse Cultural Perspectives. Ricardo Millett, Sharon Dodson, & Cynthia Phillips American Evaluation Association November 4, 2000. Whose Logic Model …and for Whom?. Logic Models Are Subjective.
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Application of Logic Modeling Processes to Explore Theory of Change from Diverse Cultural Perspectives Ricardo Millett, Sharon Dodson, & Cynthia Phillips American Evaluation Association November 4, 2000
Whose Logic Model …and for Whom? American Evaluation Association
Logic Models Are Subjective • “Since the measuring device has been constructed by the observer..we have to remember that what we observe is not nature itself but nature exposed to our method of questioning” Heisenberg • “We see things not as they are, but as we are….” Anais Nin American Evaluation Association
“too linear…” “too limited…” “…constraining” “doesn’t capture complexity…” “…nuances are lost” “too graphic…” “needs more specific details…” “…connections are not clear enough…” “not evaluable…” Common Issues Encountered American Evaluation Association
Reflection Activity 1 • What are some of the distinguishing characteristics of each model? • Strengths, limitations? • Utility? American Evaluation Association
Model1 American Evaluation Association
Model2 American Evaluation Association
Model3 American Evaluation Association
Model4 American Evaluation Association
Ways of Showing—Logic Models American Evaluation Association
Epistemic Style (Draze, 2000) American Evaluation Association
Ways of Knowing--Epistemology American Evaluation Association
Conclusion--Locus for Growth • If the audiences of evaluation were more consistently understood and the range of assumptions respected would interpretation and use of logic models change? • The key is to be conscious of our theories in use and be aware of how they are influencing our observations of the world. American Evaluation Association