Program Evaluation Alternative Approaches and Practical Guidelines by Jody L. Fitzpatrick, James R. Sanders, Blaine R. Worthen PowerPoint Presentation Gerri Spinella, Ed.D.
Alternative Views of Evaluation Chapter 4 Alternative Views of Evaluation
Chapter 4 Concepts Different Evaluation Approaches Origins of Evaluation Evaluation Categories Definitions Key Terms Philosophical & Methodological Differences Practical Issues
Essential Questions Why are there different approaches to evaluations? What are essential communication skills for the evaluator? What are the key standards that are used by an evaluator? In what ways do ethical considerations impact evaluation? How do we minimize bias that affect evaluation?
Key Terms Logical Positivism Postpositivism Constructivist Paradigm Transformative Paradigm Quantitative and Qualitative Methodologies Experimental, Case/Context, Policy Influence Traditions
Understanding Alternative Views of Education Philosophical Ideological Differences Logical Positivism Postpositivism Constructivist Paradigm Discover the statistical probability one reality Examine causal relationships to develop laws and theories Understand our world and the influences
Evaluation Traditions Stevenson & Thomas (2007) Evaluation Traditions Experimental Tradition Research in Laboratory Case/Context Tradition Programs to gain understanding Policy Influence Training Government decisions, funding and impact Value-Neutral Value -Sensitive Value-Critical
CLASSIFICATION SCHEMA FOR EVALUATION APPROACHES Judgment on Program/Product Quality Program Characteristics Program Decisions Stakeholder’s Participation SCHEMA
Chapter 4 Reflection In what ways have these evaluation traditions affected your understanding of the present actions that are taken in your program evaluations in your organizations?