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

2. Alternative Views of Evaluation
Chapter 4
Alternative Views of Evaluation

3. Chapter 4 Concepts Different Evaluation Approaches Origins
of Evaluation
Evaluation
Categories
Definitions
Key Terms
Philosophical &
Methodological
Differences
Practical Issues

4. 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?

5. Key Terms Logical Positivism Postpositivism Constructivist Paradigm
Transformative Paradigm
Quantitative and Qualitative Methodologies
Experimental, Case/Context, Policy Influence Traditions

6. 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

7. 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

8. CLASSIFICATION SCHEMA FOR EVALUATION APPROACHES
Judgment on Program/Product Quality
Program Characteristics
Program Decisions
Stakeholder’s Participation
SCHEMA

9. 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?