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? November 4, 2000 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 November 4, 2000 American Evaluation Association

Common Issues Encountered “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…” November 4, 2000 American Evaluation Association

American Evaluation Association Reflection Activity 1 What are some of the distinguishing characteristics of each model? Strengths, limitations? Utility? November 4, 2000 American Evaluation Association

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Ways of Showing—Logic Models Causal (Attribution) Non-Causal (Contribution) Linear (Synchrony) MODEL 1 theory testing MODEL 2 idea mapping Non-linear (Asynchrony) MODEL 3 MODEL 4 November 4, 2000 American Evaluation Association

Epistemic Style (Draze, 2000) Metaphoric Eclectic Rational Theory of Action Change Agent Facilitator Educator Attitude Toward Data Intuitive, sense making, ambiguous Pattern depends on situation and context Logical, precise, analytic Evaluation Focus Process Process and outcomes Outcomes Theory and Practice Theory generating Theory mapping Theory testing November 4, 2000 American Evaluation Association

Ways of Knowing--Epistemology Causal (Attribution) Non-Causal (Contribution) Linear (Synchrony) MODEL 1 MODEL 2 Non-linear (Asynchrony) MODEL 3 MODEL 4 November 4, 2000 American Evaluation Association

Conclusion--Locus for Growth November 4, 2000 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. November 4, 2000 American Evaluation Association Millett, Dodson, & Phillips--American Evaluation Association