Evaluation Theories/Week 3: Evaluation Theory Components

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Completion status: Been started, but most of the work is still to be done.

Week 3:

Agenda:

1. Paradigm activity
2. Group Activity: “Good” Theory
3. Group Activity: “Applying the Framework”
4. Preparing for debates

J: Tree should be swimlanes with Size of circle (in each) showing body of work and color showing influence; –

Components of a Good Theory

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- A good Program Evaluation Theory;

Knowledge

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Shaddish ; frameowrk

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Preparation for Theorist Debates:

1. Use a range of resources - Emphasize later writings maybe; Roots & Shaddish are helpful but not primary source. (Read original material) - Reference lists for those books are your guidebook for the theorists.
2. Use textbook to find references
3. Meet with others to talk through answers
4. Take extensive notes
5. Consider strengths and weaknesses in light of today’s lecture
6. Make sure you read up on the other 3 theorists on your panel.

Role of stakeholders:

You will be called upon on the spot to answer questions; - If you pass the buck that becomes the person who participated at the time:

What’s the format of the debate?

- Come in in the persona of the person; “I believe” - sit in groups with your theorist; then we will pick numbers for questions: (J: this is like a talk show. . . quiz show. . .) like “(J: information recall) - - 2nd half: Ask questions; Back and forth . Sharing out / argueing / a little debate.

7 Questions:

(J: So this is a quiz show with a discussion....)