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

Decision-Oriented Evaluation Approaches Chapter 7 Decision-Oriented Evaluation Approaches

Chapter 7 Concepts Decision- Oriented Evaluation Developmental Stages Performance Monitoring Definitions Key Terms Factors Strengths Limitations

Essential Questions What are the key concepts of the decision-oriented approach? In what ways are the developmental stages impacted by this approach? What are factors of utilizations-focused evaluation? In what way is performance monitoring affected by the evaluation process? What are the major strengths and limitations of the decision-oriented evaluation approach?

Decision-Oriented Approach Utilization-Focused Evaluation (UFI) Key Terms/Leader Decision-Oriented Approach Daniel Stufflebeam M. C. Alkin CIPP Evaluation Model UCLA Evaluation Model Utilization-Focused Evaluation (UFI) Joseph Wholey Michael Patton

Decision-Oriented Approaches Daniel Stufflebeam M. Patton M. C. Alkin CIPP Model Context - Input Process - Product Systems Approach Program Development Information Needs

Formative – Summative Evaluation Roles Context Input Process Product

UCLA EVALUATION MODEL UTILIZATION- FOCUSED EVALUATION Report summary data to select alternatives UTILIZATION- FOCUSED EVALUATION Report to inform decisions to one or more stakeholders

Questions to consider decisions UFE USERS Identify user or users Questions Questions to consider decisions Methods Methods useful to reflect values and credible results

STRENGTHS & LIMITATIONS OLDEST FREQUENTLY USED STRENGTHS FOCUS ON DECISIONS INABILITY TO RESPOND TO CRITICAL ISSUES LIMITATIONS

Chapter 7 Reflection Decision-oriented evaluation approaches are focused on a system as “stage oriented” and people oriented.” How do these factors influence your leadership in effectively finding solutions for change in your organization?