Download or read book Evaluating Institutional Policies on Program Evaluation written by Québec (Province). Commission d'évaluation de l'enseignement collégial and published by [Québec] : Gouvernement du Québec, Commission d'évaluation de l'enseignement collégial. This book was released on 1994-01-01 with total page 24 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: One of the mandates of Quebec's Commission d'evaluation de l'enseignement collegial is to assess institutional policies on program evaluation (IPPE's), and their implementation frameworks. This document examines the Commission's mandate, aims and approach; Commission guidelines on the formulation of institutional policy on program evaluation; and the evaluation conditions and criteria governing the policy and its implementation. Part I of the report covers the Commission's mandate and the renewal of college education in Quebec; the legal framework of college program evaluation; the Commission's aims for evaluation IPPE's; and a progressive approach targeting the development of systematic institutional program evaluation practices. Part II provides a definition of an IPPE; a discussion of the conditions (i.e., leadership, participation, and respect for ethics) and characteristics (i.e., relevance, feasibility, and stringency) of a quality evaluation. This section also describes the essential elements of an IPPE: (1) general policy aims and objectives; (2) responsibility sharing; (3) program information system; (4) method of identifying the programs to be evaluated; (5) program evaluation process; and (6) policy review mechanism. Part II concludes by establishing the connection between an IPPE and the evaluations requested by the Commission. Part III focuses on conditions and criteria for policy evaluation and for the evaluation of policy implementation. A summary of the Commission's requirements and suggestions is appended. (KP)

Download or read book Impact Evaluation in Practice Second Edition written by Paul J. Gertler and published by World Bank Publications. This book was released on 2016-09-12 with total page 444 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The second edition of the Impact Evaluation in Practice handbook is a comprehensive and accessible introduction to impact evaluation for policy makers and development practitioners. First published in 2011, it has been used widely across the development and academic communities. The book incorporates real-world examples to present practical guidelines for designing and implementing impact evaluations. Readers will gain an understanding of impact evaluations and the best ways to use them to design evidence-based policies and programs. The updated version covers the newest techniques for evaluating programs and includes state-of-the-art implementation advice, as well as an expanded set of examples and case studies that draw on recent development challenges. It also includes new material on research ethics and partnerships to conduct impact evaluation. The handbook is divided into four sections: Part One discusses what to evaluate and why; Part Two presents the main impact evaluation methods; Part Three addresses how to manage impact evaluations; Part Four reviews impact evaluation sampling and data collection. Case studies illustrate different applications of impact evaluations. The book links to complementary instructional material available online, including an applied case as well as questions and answers. The updated second edition will be a valuable resource for the international development community, universities, and policy makers looking to build better evidence around what works in development.

Download or read book Evaluating Institutional Policies for the Evaluation of Academic Programs written by Québec (Province). Commission d'évaluation de l'enseignement collégial and published by . This book was released on 2020 with total page 29 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Public Policy and Program Evaluation written by Evert Vedung and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2017-07-12 with total page 336 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Evaluation is a controversial and little-understood strategy of public governance, control, and decision making. As early as classical antiquity, scholars were summoned to court to counsel kings. Public policy and program evaluation is a recent addition to the great chain of attempts to use the brainpower of scholars and scientists to further the interests of the state. Evaluation scholars are asked to provide retrospective assessments of the implementation, output, and outcome of government measures in order to effect deeper understanding and well-grounded decisions on the part of those in charge of government operations. Evaluation is the process of distinguishing the worthwhile from the worthless, the precious from the useless; evaluation implies looking backward in order to be able to steer forward better. Written from a political science perspective, Public Policy and Program Evaluation provides an overview of the possibilities and limits of public sector evaluation. Evert Vedung examines evaluation as a mechanism for monitoring, systematizing, and grading government activities and their results so that public officials, in their future-oriented work, will be able to act as responsibly, creatively, and efficiently as possible. Topics discussed include: "Evaluation, Rationality, and Theories of Public Management"; "Models of Evaluation"; "Internal or External Evaluation"; "Impact Assessment as Tryout and Social Experimentation"; "Process Evaluation and Implementation Theory"; "The Eight-Problems Approach to Evaluation"; and "Uses and Users of Evaluation." All evaluation rests upon the idea that perceptions, opinions, intentions, judgments—in short, everything concerned with the world of human consciousness—play such interesting roles in political and administrative action that their functions are worth investigating. Through experience, humans may learn from past actions. The interventions of the modern state are so extensive, their execu

Download or read book Mixed Methods for Policy Research and Program Evaluation written by Patricia Burch and published by SAGE Publications. This book was released on 2015-02-18 with total page 255 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Mixed Methods for Policy Research and Program Evaluation by Patricia Burch and Carolyn J. Heinrich equips students, researchers, and policymakers in the social sciences with the tools they need for applying mixed methods in policy research and program evaluation, from design, through data collection, and dissemination. Emphasizing the “how-to”—the set of conceptual and active tasks carried out by mixed methods researchers—the book is illustrated with rich case studies from the authors’ own research projects in education and public policy. These examples help readers identify and explain policy and program impacts and better understand the “why” and “how” of observed effects. Throughout the book, the authors describe challenges that both beginners and advanced scholars are likely to encounter when doing mixed methods research and recommend practical tools available to address them.

Download or read book Program Evaluation in Language Education written by R. Kiely and published by Springer. This book was released on 2005-07-26 with total page 318 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The authors describe evaluation as a way of understanding and developing language programs: the thematic and background section sets out the decision-making, quality management, and learning functions of evaluation. Case studies illustrate the diversity of evaluation contexts, functions and approaches, documenting the ways in which evaluation processes and outcomes inform and facilitate program development, and contribute to explaining how language and teacher education programs constitute opportunities for learning. The ways in which evaluation practice can be researched and developed to maximize policy, institutional and program effectiveness is included, and a comprehensive set of resources for those commissioning, undertaking or researching language program evaluations concludes the text.

Download or read book Program Evaluation and Performance Measurement written by James C. McDavid and published by SAGE Publications. This book was released on 2012-10-25 with total page 561 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Program Evaluation and Performance Measurement: An Introduction to Practice, Second Edition offers an accessible, practical introduction to program evaluation and performance measurement for public and non-profit organizations, and has been extensively updated since the first edition. Using examples, it covers topics in a detailed fashion, making it a useful guide for students as well as practitioners who are participating in program evaluations or constructing and implementing performance measurement systems. Authors James C. McDavid, Irene Huse, and Laura R. L. Hawthorn guide readers through conducting quantitative and qualitative program evaluations, needs assessments, cost-benefit and cost-effectiveness analyses, as well as constructing, implementing and using performance measurement systems. The importance of professional judgment is highlighted throughout the book as an intrinsic feature of evaluation practice.

Download or read book Evaluating Public and Community Health Programs written by Muriel J. Harris and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2016-10-21 with total page 409 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A practical introduction to participatory program evaluation Evaluating Public and Community Health Programs provides a comprehensive introduction to the theory and practice of evaluation, with a participatory model that brings stakeholders together for the good of the program. Linking community assessment, program implementation, and program evaluation, this book emphasizes practical, ongoing evaluation strategies that connect theory with application. This updated second edition includes new discussion on planning policy change programs using logic models and theory of change, plus expanded coverage of processes, outcomes, data collection, and more. Each chapter includes classroom activities and group discussion prompts, and the companion website provides worksheets, lecture slides, and a test bank for instructors. Mini cases help illustrate the real-world applications of the methods described, and expanded case studies allow students to dig deeper into practice and apply what they've learned. Accurate and effective evaluation is the key to a successful program. This book provides a thorough introduction to all aspects of this critical function, with a wealth of opportunities to apply new concepts. Learn evaluation strategies that involve all program stakeholders Link theory to practice with new mini cases and examples Understand the uses, processes, and approaches to evaluation Discover how ongoing evaluation increases program effectiveness Public and community health programs are a vital part of our social infrastructure, and the more effective they are, the more people they can serve. Proper planning is important, but continued evaluation is what keeps a program on track for the long term. Evaluating Public and Community Health Programs provides clear instruction and insightful discussion on the many facets of evaluation, with a central focus on real-world service.

Download or read book Evaluating Occupational Health and Safety Research Programs written by National Research Council and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 2009-11-12 with total page 133 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Each year, approximately 5,000 fatal work-related injuries and 4 million non-fatal injuries and illnesses occur in the United States. This number represents both unnecessary human suffering and high economic costs. In order to assist in better evaluating workplace safety and create safer work environments, the Institute of Medicine conducted a series of evaluations of the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) research programs, assessing the relevance and impact of NIOSH's work on improving worker safety and health.

Download or read book Federal Evaluation Policy written by Joseph S. Wholey and published by Washington : Urban Institute. This book was released on 1970 with total page 146 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: USA. Research results of a study of the federal system for the evaluation of social policy programmes - distinguishes four types of evaluation, viz. Programme impact, programme strategy, project evaluation and project rating, covers administrative aspects, organizational relationships between national level and local level, financial aspects and personneling, evaluation techniques, etc., and includes recommendations. Bibliography pp. 121 to 134.

Download or read book Handbook of Practical Program Evaluation written by Joseph S. Wholey and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2010-03-11 with total page 768 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The second edition of Handbook of Practical Program Evaluation offers managers, analysts, consultants, and educators in government, nonprofit, and private institutions a valuable resource that outlines efficient and economical methods for assessing program results and identifying ways to improve program performance. The Handbook has been thoroughly revised. Many new chapters have been prepared for this edition, including chapters on logic modeling and on evaluation applications for small nonprofit organizations. The Handbook of Practical Program Evaluation is a comprehensive resource on evaluation, covering both in-depth program evaluations and performance monitoring. It presents evaluation methods that will be useful at all levels of government and in nonprofit organizations.

Download or read book Toward Reform of Program Evaluation written by Lee Joseph Cronbach and published by Jossey-Bass. This book was released on 1980 with total page 472 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Abstract: This book discusses the conduct of evaluations and describes the institutional characteristics and the complexities of the evaluative task. Those who conduct evaluations, those who advise on conducting evaluations, planners and managers of social programs, scholars in the social sciences, social activists, and persons concerned with human service programs are all part of the intended audience. This publication is designed to help understand evaluation and its possible contribution to the accomplishment of an objective. Anecdotes and examples are used to develop images of what is to be avoided and what is to be admired.

Download or read book Evaluating Institutional Policies on the Evaluation of Student Achievement written by Québec (Province). Commission d'évaluation de l'enseignement collégial and published by [Québec] : Gouvernement du Québec, Commission d'évaluation de l'enseignement collégial. This book was released on 1994 with total page 20 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In June 1993, the Quebec Commission d'evaluation de l'enseignement collegial (CEEC) was created to conduct evaluations of the assessment of student achievement and quality of college programs of studies in the province. This report presents CEEC guidelines for evaluating institutional policies for the evaluation of student achievement (IPESA's). Following an introduction to the CEEC and its focus on IPESA's, the regulatory framework regarding IPESA's in Quebec is described, indicating that colleges are required to adopt and implement an IPESA and submit it to the CEEC for evaluation. Next, the CEEC's approach is described, highlighting its guiding principles that students have a right to fair evaluation, that the quality of the evaluation depends on the quality of the instruments used, that institutional diversity must be respected, and that the evaluation of student achievement is an essential component of the teaching process. Then, the essential components of an IPESA are presented, indicating that an IPESA must include descriptions of: (1) the institution's goals and objectives; (2) the rules, methods, procedures, and measures used to achieve the objectives; (3) the roles and responsibilities entrusted to various individuals and bodies; and (4) the methods and criteria used to evaluate the implementation of the IPESA. The final section provides the CEEC's criteria for evaluating IPESA's, including comprehensiveness, coherence, and relevance; the rulings the CEEC may render, from entirely satisfactory to unsatisfactory; criteria for evaluating the implementation of IPESA's, including compliance, effectiveness, and equivalence; and information on the CEEC's evaluation report. (BCY)

Download or read book Evidence Building and Evaluation in Government written by Kathryn Newcomer and published by SAGE Publications. This book was released on 2021-11-26 with total page 158 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Public managers, contractors, and grantees conducting evaluations for government operate in complex environment where policymakers and commissioners of evaluation expect different types of “evidence” and simultaneously employ different criteria in judging the quality of that evidence. This text provides a road map for evaluators doing business within or for government, and public managers who are expected to assess and use evidence generated by a large variety of evaluation approaches. The book provides checklists and how-to guidance to help students and other readers develop skills in important activities such as: assessing the quality of evidence claims; developing theories of change to guide the design and evaluation of programs and policies; developing learning agendas to bridge the gap between evidence producers and potential evidence users; and increasing the support of public leaders and executives in the generation and use of evidence to inform their decision-making. The authors include end-of-chapter exercises for readers to test their ability to apply the skills described.

Download or read book Improving Public Services written by Douglas J. Besharov and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2016-12-21 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The government performance movement has been in full swing for decades around the world. So, why do so many public programs and organizations continue to underperform? A major reason is that measuring the types of performance that people value most -- real outcomes for citizens -- continues to be an elusive goal. And why is performance measurement so difficult? Because performance managers have not taken full advantage of the tools and knowledge available in the field of program evaluation; the worlds of performance measurement and program evaluation have much to learn from each other, but they remain largely separate for reasons of history, politics, and inertia. Improving Public Services spotlights recent advances in the theory and practice of performance measurement with potential to bridge the divide. As the text's essays, case studies, and comparative analyses demonstrate, many of the challenges to outcome-based performance measurement are similar across national and cultural boundaries. And many of these challenges are amenable to solutions drawn from program evaluation, especially program theory as captured in logic models. Key issues addressed include designing and implementing high-performance contracts, using administrative data to measure performance and evaluate program effectiveness, minimizing the unintended consequences of performance-based incentive schemes, measuring qualities of governance as well as service delivery, and fitting performance systems to different institutional settings. The authors offer insights relevant to charitable organizations, private service providers, international bodies, municipalities, states, and national governments in developed, developing, and transitional countries. As the global debate over performance management rages on, this volume points to promising directions for future research and practice at the intersection of program evaluation and outcome-based public management.

Download or read book Evaluating Student Learning in Higher Education Beyond the Public Rhetoric written by William H. Rickards and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2016-09-27 with total page 142 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Evaluation has played a fundamental role throughout the history of higher education. It has been key to institutional missions and for accountability concerns for public funding policy and fiscal oversight. In the last 30 years, there has been focused attention on the quality of education and student learning. Campuses have stepped up their initiatives to evaluate educational outcomes—and communicate these to their constituencies—just as regional, state, and national efforts have emerged regarding assessment of learning outcomes. In this context, various methods and approaches to evaluative inquiry have emerged to support efforts to increase the effectiveness and efficiency of instructional practice and curriculum for higher learning. This edition examines perspectives on evaluation studies addressing higher education learning—from program- to institution-based studies and critiques of practice—to document successes and identify significant challenges that face evaluators and the collaborating educators in the continuing development of higher education. This examination represents both an investigation into the particular insights that evaluative inquiry contributes to the scholarship and practice of higher education and a reflection on the evaluation expertise that can be applied across contexts of professional practice and program development. This is the 151st issue in the New Directions for Evaluation series from Jossey-Bass. It is an official publication of the American Evaluation Association.

Download or read book Handbook of Practical Program Evaluation written by Joseph S. Wholey and published by Jossey-Bass. This book was released on 2004-06-02 with total page 776 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The second edition of Handbook of Practical Program Evaluation offers managers, analysts, consultants, and educators in government, nonprofit, and private institutions a valuable resource that outlines efficient and economical methods for assessing program results and identifying ways to improve program performance. The Handbook has been thoroughly revised. Many new chapters have been prepared for this edition, including chapters on logic modeling and on evaluation applications for small nonprofit organizations. The Handbook of Practical Program Evaluation is a comprehensive resource on evaluation, covering both in-depth program evaluations and performance monitoring. It presents evaluation methods that will be useful at all levels of government and in nonprofit organizations. This important book covers: A variety of evaluation designs, including designs for ongoing monitoring of program results and designs for in-depth evaluation of program performance Selection of data collection procedures that help evaluators obtain relevant information in an efficient manner Methods for analyzing evaluation data Steps for increasing the usefulness and actual use of evaluation results by policymakers, managers, their staff members, and other stakeholders in order to improve programs and inform policy decisionmaking Selection and training of evaluators, quality control of the enterprise, standards and ethics in evaluation work, the creation of incentives for undertaking program evaluation, and future trends in program evaluation Praise for the First Edition "I am better in my job because I read the Handbook of Practical Program Evaluation, and without question, the analysts I supervise would benefit from reading this handbook." --John A. Mahone, Virginia Department of Planning and Budget