Program Evaluation Alternative Approaches and Practical Guidelines by

Program Evaluation Alternative Approaches and Practical Guidelines by Jody L. Fitzpatrick, James R. Sanders, Blaine R. Worthen Power. Point Presentation by Gerri Spinella, Ed. D. Program Evaluation: Alternative Approaches and Practical Guidelines, 4 e © 2011 Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved.

Chapter 10 A Comparative Analysis of Approaches Program Evaluation: Alternative Approaches and Practical Guidelines, 4 e Fitzpatrick/Sanders/Worthen 10 - 2 © 2011 Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved.

Chapter 10 Concepts Alternative Evaluation Approaches Alternative Approach Considerations Definitions Key Terms Conceptualization Of Evaluation Program Evaluation: Alternative Approaches and Practical Guidelines, 4 e Fitzpatrick/Sanders/Worthen 10 - 3 © 2011 Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved.

Essential Questions What are alternative evaluation approaches? What has each of the alternative evaluation approaches contributed to the conceptualization of evaluation? What are some cautions to keep in mind when considering alternative evaluation approaches? What are considerations when you use an alternative approach? What are some dangers in always using the same evaluation approach? Program Evaluation: Alternative Approaches and Practical Guidelines, 4 e Fitzpatrick/Sanders/Worthen 10 - 4 © 2011 Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved.

Key Terms/Leader Alternative Evaluation Approaches, Models, or Theories Joint Committee on Educational Evaluation’s Program Evaluation Standards American Evaluation Association’s Guiding Principles Program Evaluation: Alternative Approaches and Practical Guidelines, 4 e Fitzpatrick/Sanders/Worthen 10 - 5 © 2011 Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved.

Considerations: Alternative Evaluation Approaches Evaluation approaches are distinct yet Use mixed methods approach (Qualitativ e and Quantitati ve) Model Approach Theories Program Evaluation: Alternative Approaches and Practical Guidelines, 4 e Fitzpatrick/Sanders/Worthen 10 - 6 Joint Committee on Educational Evaluation’s Program Evaluation American Evaluation Association’s Guiding Principles © 2011 Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved.

Evaluator’s Training/Expertise n n Discipleship to a particular evaluation approach is a danger Practitioners may select from a variety of evaluation approaches which is appropriate for a program. Transformative participatory approaches will change power arrangements Awareness of diversity of contexts (different political systems; funder, stakeholders, parents, student expectations is essential to evaluation. Program Evaluation: Alternative Approaches and Practical Guidelines, 4 e Fitzpatrick/Sanders/Worthen 10 - 7 © 2011 Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved.

Contributions Alternative Evaluation Approaches n n Concepts influence the practice of program evaluation. Approaches provide critical thinking of new ideas, techniques, and changes for programming. Program Evaluation: Alternative Approaches and Practical Guidelines, 4 e Fitzpatrick/Sanders/Worthen 10 - 8 © 2011 Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved.

Comparative Analysis Alternative Evaluation Approaches EXPERTISE-ORIENTED APPROACH CONSUMER-ORIENTED APPROACH PROGRAM-ORIENTED APPROACH DECISION-ORIENTED APPROACH PARTICIPANT-ORIENTED APPROACH Program Evaluation: Alternative Approaches and Practical Guidelines, 4 e Fitzpatrick/Sanders/Worthen 10 - 9 © 2011 Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved.

PROPONENTS CHARACTERISTICS OF ALTERNATIVE EVALUATION APPROACHES FOCUS OF EVALUATION CHARACTERISTICS PAST USES CONTRIBUTIONS TO EVALUATION STRENGTHS LIMITATIONS Program Evaluation: Alternative Approaches and Practical Guidelines, 4 e Fitzpatrick/Sanders/Worthen 10 - 10 © 2011 Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved.

Chapter 10 - Reflection In what ways can you as a leader draw practical implications using these alternative evaluation approaches in your profession? Program Evaluation: Alternative Approaches and Practical Guidelines, 4 e Fitzpatrick/Sanders/Worthen 10 - 11 © 2011 Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved.