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 1 Evaluation’s Basic Purpose, Uses and Conceptual Distinctions Program Evaluation: Alternative Approaches and Practical Guidelines, 4 e Fitzpatrick/Sanders/Worthen 1 -2 © 2011 Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved.

Chapter 1 Concepts Informal Formal Evaluation Differences in Evaluation And Research Types of Evaluation Definitions Key Terms Professional Evaluators Importance and Limitations Program Evaluation: Alternative Approaches and Practical Guidelines, 4 e Fitzpatrick/Sanders/Worthen 1 -3 © 2011 Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved.

Essential Questions Who do we define evaluation? How do you assess the importance of evaluation and its limitations? How do formal and informal evaluation differ? What is the distinction between internal and external evaluators? What are the purposes and uses of evaluation? What is the distinction between basic types of evaluation? Program Evaluation: Alternative Approaches and Practical Guidelines, 4 e Fitzpatrick/Sanders/Worthen 1 -4 © 2011 Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved.

Informal vs. Formal Evaluation Everyday Judgments Thorough Cultivate critical judgment Middle Ground Program Evaluation: Alternative Approaches and Practical Guidelines, 4 e Fitzpatrick/Sanders/Worthen 1 -5 Structured Public Evaluation © 2011 Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved.

Key Terms Evaluation Object’s Value Inquiry methods Recommendation Programs Policies Products Stakeholders Program Evaluation: Alternative Approaches and Practical Guidelines, 4 e Fitzpatrick/Sanders/Worthen 1 -6 © 2011 Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved.

DIFFERENCES RESEARCH n n n EVALUATION Add knowledge Contribute to growth of theory Advance knowledge Determines focus, criteria, and involvement of stakeholders Requires competencies to practice it n n Program Evaluation: Alternative Approaches and Practical Guidelines, 4 e Fitzpatrick/Sanders/Worthen 1 -7 Provide useful information who hold a stake in the outcome Help evaluators make judgments Provides information for improvement Works to better society © 2011 Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved.

Roles • • • Encourages use of results Illuminate ways to interact with stakeholders Plays a role in program planning Viewed in the role of scientific expert Becomes an advocate or neutral party Activities may include to n n n Define the purpose of evaluation Develop contracts Overview staff and hiring procedures Analyze and interpret qualitative and quantitative data Provide assessment on the effectiveness of the project Program Evaluation: Alternative Approaches and Practical Guidelines, 4 e Fitzpatrick/Sanders/Worthen 1 -8 © 2011 Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved.

Samples of Uses for Evaluation Profit Business Nonprofit Industry • Expand or Not • Gauge reations • Improve product • Determine the effect Education • Empower • Judge quality Program Evaluation: Alternative Approaches and Practical Guidelines, 4 e Fitzpatrick/Sanders/Worthen 1 -9 © 2011 Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved.

Analyze Differences in Evaluations F I O V R E M A T n n n n n Use Audience By Whom Major Characteristics Design Constraints Purpose of Data Collection Frequency Sample Size Questions asked Program Evaluation: Alternative Approaches and Practical Guidelines, 4 e Fitzpatrick/Sanders/Worthen 1 -10 S I U V M E M A T © 2011 Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved.

WHAT ARE THE ADVANTAGES? INTERNAL EVALUATOR Program Evaluation: Alternative Approaches and Practical Guidelines, 4 e Fitzpatrick/Sanders/Worthen 1 -11 EXTERNAL EVALUATOR © 2011 Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved.

Evaluation Goes Beyond Critical Thinking for Transformation Tools Methods Outcomes Program Evaluation: Alternative Approaches and Practical Guidelines, 4 e Fitzpatrick/Sanders/Worthen 1 -12 © 2011 Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved.

Chapter 1 Reflection How would you apply these evaluation methods to transform an organization process in your institution? Create an action plan and rationale. Program Evaluation: Alternative Approaches and Practical Guidelines, 4 e Fitzpatrick/Sanders/Worthen 1 -13 © 2011 Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved.