Section outline

  • Lecture: Introduction to Evaluation/History and Purpose of Evaluation

    Part 1:
    1.    Describe why and how evaluation emerged.
    2.    Recognize the relationship between program planning and program evaluation
    3.    Locate “evaluation” relative to other implementation theories, models and frameworks.
    Part 2:
    4.    Differentiate and explain common concepts and terms used in program evaluation.
    5.    Define the four primary types/components to comprehensive program evaluation.

    Faculty:  Janet Myers

    Location:  Mission Hall 2107

    • Prospectus:

    • Syllabus Program Evaluation 4 6 17 File

    • Session Slides:

    • Session Audio/Video Recording (Access restricted to registered students):

    • Required Reading:

      Fink, Evaluation Fundamentals, Chapter 1, p. 3-22

    • AEA Guiding Principles URL
    • Types of Program Evaluation URL

    • Optional Reading:

    • Rossi, Chapter 1. File
      Not available unless: Your ID number contains 02

    • Assignment:

      Program or Intervention Strategy: Describe, in detail, the program or strategy of interest, what is the purpose or goal of the program?  What are the objectives and activities that guide its work?  What is the target population?  What resources does the program leverage to achieve its goals and objectives?  Be very specific and detailed in your description (1 page).

    • Assignment Due Date: _______________________