Program Evaluation in Practice: Core Concepts and Examples for Discussion and Analysis

✍ Scribed by Dean T. Spaulding

• Publisher: Jossey-Bass
• Year: 2014
• Tongue: English
• Leaves: 226
• Category: Library

✦ Synopsis

The lack of teaching cases in program evaluation is often cited as a gap in the field. This ground-breaking book fills this gap, covering the essentials of program evaluation as it is used in education and with a wide variety of evaluation projects to be discussed, analyzed, and reflected upon. The book covers the essentials of program evaluation, including foundation and types of evaluation, tools for collecting data, writing of reports, and sharing of findings. Individual cases cover classroom instruction, community-based program, teacher training, professional development, a secondary-school based program, after-school program, reading achievement, school-improvement grant, and confidentiality. Each case is structured to include learning objectives, program description, evaluation plan, summary of evaluation activities and findings, key concepts, discussion questions, class activities, and suggested reading. As useful for students as it is for evaluators in training, Program Evaluation in Practice is a must-have for those aspiring to become effective evaluators.

✦ Table of Contents

Program Evaluation in Practice: Core Concepts and Examples for Discussion and Analysis
Contents
List of Tables, Figures, Exhibits, and Boxes
Preface
Acknowledgments
The Author
Part One: Introduction
Chapter One: Foundations of Program Evaluation
What is Program Evaluation?
Internal and External Evaluators
How to Use This Book
The Evaluation Objective
Designing and Developing an Evaluation Matrix
Data Collection
Triangulation of Data
Writing the Evaluation Report
Dissemination and Use of Evaluation Findings
Summary
Key Concepts
Discussion Questions
Class Activities
Suggested Reading
Chapter Two: Ethics in Program Evaluation and an Overview of Evaluation Approaches
Ethics in Program Evaluation
What is an Evaluation Approach?
Objectives-Based Approach
Decision-Based Approach
Participatory Approach
Consumer-Oriented Approach
Expertise-Oriented Approach
Eclectic Approach
Summary
Key Concepts
Discussion Questions
Class Activities
Suggested Reading
Chapter Three: In-Depth Look at the Objectives-Based Approach to Evaluation
Objectives-Based Approach
How to Use Evaluation Objectives
Summary
Key Concepts
Discussion Questions
Class Activities
Suggested Reading
Part Two: Case Studies
Chapter Four: Improving Student Performance in Mathematics Through Inquiry-Based Instruction
The Evaluator
The Program
The Evaluation Plan
Summary of Evaluation Activities and Findings
Final Thoughts
Key Concepts
Discussion Questions
Class Activities
Suggested Reading
Chapter Five: Evaluation of a Community-Based Mentor Program
The Evaluator
The Program
The Evaluation Plan
Summary of Evaluation Activities and Findings
Final Thoughts
Key Concepts
Discussion Questions
Class Activities
Suggested Reading
Chapter Six: Teacher Candidates Integrating Technology into Their Student Teaching Experience
The Evaluators
The Program
The Evaluation Plan
Summary of Evaluation Activities and Findings
Final Thoughts
Key Concepts
Discussion Questions
Class Activities
Suggested Reading
Chapter Seven: Evaluation of a Professional Development Technology Project in a Low-Performing School District
The Evaluator
The Program
The Evaluation Plan
Summary of Evaluation Activities and Findings
Final Thoughts
Key Concepts
Discussion Questions
Class Activities
Suggested Reading
Chapter Eight: Expansion of a High School Science Program
The Evaluators
The Program
The Evaluation Plan
Summary of Evaluation Activities and Findings
Final Thoughts
Key Concepts
Discussion Questions
Class Activities
Suggested Reading
Chapter Nine: Evaluation of a Proven Practice for Reading Achievement
The Evaluators
The Program
The Evaluation Plan
Summary of Evaluation Activities and Findings
Final Thoughts
Key Concepts
Discussion Questions
Class Activities
Suggested Reading
Chapter Ten: Project Plan for Evaluation of a Statewide After-School Initiative
The Evaluator
The Program
The Evaluation Plan
Summary of Evaluation Activities and Findings
Final Thoughts
Key Concepts
Discussion Questions
Class Activities
Suggested Reading
Chapter Eleven: Evaluation of a Training Program in Mathematics for Teachers
The Evaluators
The Program
The Evaluation Plan
Summary of Evaluation Activities and Findings
Final Thoughts
Key Concepts
Discussion Questions
Class Activities
Suggested Reading
Chapter Twelve: An Evaluator-in-Training’s Work on a School Advocacy Program
The Evaluator
The Program
The Evaluation Plan
Summary of Evaluation Activities and Findings
Final Thoughts
Key Concepts
Discussion Questions
Class Activities
Suggested Reading
Chapter Thirteen: Evaluation of a School Improvement Grant to Increase Parent Involvement
The Evaluators
The Program
The Evaluation Plan
Summary of Evaluation Activities and Findings
Final Thoughts
Key Concepts
Discussion Questions
Class Activities
Suggested Reading
Chapter Fourteen: Evaluating the Impact of a New Teacher Training Program
The Evaluators
The Program
The Evaluation Plan
Summary of Evaluation Activities and Findings
Final Thoughts
Key Concepts
Discussion Questions
Class Activities
Suggested Reading
References
Index