Evaluation in Today’s World: Respecting Diversity, Improving Quality, and Promoting Usability
Autor Veronica G. Thomas, Patricia B. Campbellen Limba Engleză Paperback – 24 noi 2020
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Specificații
ISBN-13: 9781544348162
ISBN-10: 1544348169
Pagini: 584
Dimensiuni: 203 x 254 x 27 mm
Greutate: 0.95 kg
Ediția:First Edition
Editura: SAGE Publications
Colecția Sage Publications, Inc
Locul publicării:Thousand Oaks, United States
ISBN-10: 1544348169
Pagini: 584
Dimensiuni: 203 x 254 x 27 mm
Greutate: 0.95 kg
Ediția:First Edition
Editura: SAGE Publications
Colecția Sage Publications, Inc
Locul publicării:Thousand Oaks, United States
Recenzii
“Very rarely are issues related to race, class and power discussed so eloquently and effectively within an evaluation text.”
“Thomas and Campbell have taken topics that are often only alluded to in program evaluation texts, and brought them to the forefront, highlighting the importance of understanding the diversity of society when developing effective evaluations.”
“Evaluation in Today’s World is a much needed, useful and relevant text, which bridges the evaluation process and methods with our cultural, historical and political climate. It integrates diverse activities, methods and applications that will help prepare students to become successful future practitioners and evaluators.”
“Evaluation in Today’s World covers the salient features of research and evaluation in clear language and includes the often overlooked impact of cultural awareness and understanding throughout the research process. In an increasingly multicultural and complex society, the authors have created a resource to help budding researchers evaluate their goals, needs, and biases as they enter this fascinating field.”
“This is the most comprehensive text on evaluation that I have seen. The section on ethics challenges students to reflect on their own beliefs and values, and how those might cause bias in evaluation.”
“This text provides a strong voice to support the inclusion of social justice issues in evaluation planning, implementation, analysis, and reporting.”
“Thomas and Campbell have taken topics that are often only alluded to in program evaluation texts, and brought them to the forefront, highlighting the importance of understanding the diversity of society when developing effective evaluations.”
“Evaluation in Today’s World is a much needed, useful and relevant text, which bridges the evaluation process and methods with our cultural, historical and political climate. It integrates diverse activities, methods and applications that will help prepare students to become successful future practitioners and evaluators.”
“Evaluation in Today’s World covers the salient features of research and evaluation in clear language and includes the often overlooked impact of cultural awareness and understanding throughout the research process. In an increasingly multicultural and complex society, the authors have created a resource to help budding researchers evaluate their goals, needs, and biases as they enter this fascinating field.”
“This is the most comprehensive text on evaluation that I have seen. The section on ethics challenges students to reflect on their own beliefs and values, and how those might cause bias in evaluation.”
“This text provides a strong voice to support the inclusion of social justice issues in evaluation planning, implementation, analysis, and reporting.”
Cuprins
Preface
About the Authors
Acknowledgments
Chapter 1 Evaluations of Future: Inclusive, Equity-Focused, Useful, and Used
Introduction
An Overview of the Book
An Overview of Evaluation
Race, Racism, Social Justice, and a Racialized Perspective
Objectivity and Bias
Culture, Cultural Competence, and Cultural Responsiveness
The Impact of Politics
The Current Climate
Chapter 2 Evaluation Ethics and Quality Standards
Introduction
A Brief Historical Perspective on Research Ethics
Ethics in Evaluation
Cultural Competence as an Ethical Imperative
Ethical Sensitivity and Dilemmas
Ethical Challenges and Dilemmas Across the Evaluation Process
Ethical Principles and Standards for Evaluators and Evaluations
Evaluation Corruptibility and Fallacies
Evaluator Role, Power, Politics, and Ethics
Interplay of Politics and Ethics
Chapter 3 Historical Evolution of Program Evaluation Through a Social Justice Lens
Introduction
History of Evaluation Through a Social Justice Lens
Evaluation Prior to Modern Times of the 20th Century
Overview of Evaluation in the 20th Century
Hidden Figures and Histories in Early-20th-Century Evaluation
Evaluation in 1960–2000
Rethinking the Role of Evaluation
Influential Women in Evaluation: 1970s–1990s
Influential 20th-Century Evaluator: An Activity
21st-Century Evaluation: Expanding the Focus
Chapter 4 Evaluation Paradigms, Theories, and Models
Introduction
The Value of Scientific Paradigms and Theories in Evaluation
Social Science Paradigms and Theories
Program Theory of Change
Evaluation Theories, Models, and Approaches
Distinguishing Evaluation Theories, Models, and Approaches
Classifying Evaluation Approaches and Theories
Evaluation Theories Within a Cultural Context
Evaluation Approaches and Theories: A Summary Description of Selected Examples
Chapter 5 Social Justice and Evaluation: Theories, Challenges, Frameworks, and Paradigms
Introduction
Social Justice
Marginalized Groups
Theories Providing Context for Social Justice Evaluations
Race, Racism, and Evaluation
Challenges to Social Justice and Evaluation
Efforts to Reduce the Impact of Racism on Evaluation
Evaluation Models and Social Justice
Social Justice–Oriented Evaluation Frameworks and Paradigms
Chapter 6 Evaluation Types With a Cultural and Racial Equity Lens
Introduction
Classifying Evaluations
Different Types of Evaluations
Developmental Evaluations: Another Alternative to Formative–Summative
Putting It All Together
Chapter 7 Social Programming, Social Justice, and Evaluation
Introduction
Understanding Social Problems and Social Programs Through a Social Justice Lens
Structural Racism, Social Programming, and Evaluation
Integrating Program Planning and Evaluation Planning
Social Program Evaluations vs. Social Project Evaluations: Distinctions and Implications
Key Program/Project Components Every Evaluator Must Understand
Logic Models: Linking Program Components
Logic Models and Evaluation Planning
Beyond Traditional Linear Logic Models
Chapter 8 Responsive Stakeholder Engagement and Democratization of the Evaluation Process
Introduction
Who Are Stakeholders?
Valuing Stakeholders and Diverse Stakeholder Engagement
Identifying and Classifying the Right Stakeholders
Democratizing the Evaluation Process With Stakeholders
Relationships, Values, and Stakeholder Engagement
Responsive Stakeholder Engagement
Continuum of Stakeholder Engagement: From Nonresponsive to Responsive
Barriers to Responsive Stakeholder Engagement
Benefits of Responsive Stakeholder Engagement
Six-Step Process for Responsive Stakeholder Engagement
Communicating With Stakeholders
Chapter 9 Planning the Evaluation
Introduction
Dealing With Power Imbalances During Evaluation Planning
Planning for Culturally Responsive and Social Justice–Oriented Evaluations
Evaluation Planning Activities
Identifying and Involving Stakeholders in Evaluation Planning
Analysis of the Context
Identifying and Clarifying Project Goals
Identifying the Purpose(s) of the Evaluation
Defining Success in Evaluation Planning
Developing Timelines
Identifying Resource Needs
Assembling an Evaluation Team
Evaluation Planning and Management Visualization Tools
Developing a Written Evaluation Plan
Overcoming Pitfalls in Evaluation Planning
Chapter 10 Evaluation Questions That Matter
Introduction
Why Evaluation Questions That Matter?
Power and Privilege Issues in Formulating Evaluation Questions
Characteristics of Good Evaluation Questions: An Overview
Sources of Evaluation Questions
Prioritizing Evaluation Questions for Diverse Audiences
Inclusion/Exclusion Criteria for Prioritizing Evaluation Questions: Two Approaches
Steps to Identifying, Formulating, and Prioritizing Questions That Matter
Types of Evaluation Questions
Summary of Different Types of Evaluation Questions
Chapter 11 Selecting Appropriate Evaluation Designs
Introduction
Rigor
Control and Comparison Groups
Longitudinal Data
Evaluation Designs
Rival Hypotheses and Threats to Validity
The Best Design for the Question
Chapter 12 Defining, Collecting, and Managing Data
Introduction
Qualitative and Quantitative Data
Strengths and Weaknesses of Qualitative and Quantitative Data
Ensuring Data Quality
Protection of Human Participants
Using Existing Measures or Developing New Ones
Modes of Data Collection
Data Management
Chapter 13 The Best Analysis for the Data
Introduction
Deductive and Inductive Reasoning
Quantitative Analysis
Qualitative Analysis
Chapter 14 Reporting, Disseminating, and Utilizing Evaluation Results
Introduction
Reporting Results
Developing High-Quality, Accessible Reports and Presentations
Visually Representing Data
Dissemination
Using Evaluation Results
Chapter 15 Evaluation as a Business
Introduction
Perspectives on Doing Evaluation as a Business
Ethics
Business Knowledge and Skills
Contracts
Making a Business Financially Viable
Selecting a Business Entity
Developing a Business Plan
Chapter 16 Interconnections and Practical Implications
Introduction
Objectivity and Bias
Building Cultural Competence
Personalizing a Social Justice Perspective
Reflective Practice and Evaluative Thinking
Applying to Practice
Social Justice Evaluation
Politics and Evaluation
Voices From the Field: Advice for New Evaluators
A Final Thought
Supplemental Resources
Appendix A
Appendix B
Glossary
References
About the Authors
Acknowledgments
Chapter 1 Evaluations of Future: Inclusive, Equity-Focused, Useful, and Used
Introduction
An Overview of the Book
An Overview of Evaluation
Race, Racism, Social Justice, and a Racialized Perspective
Objectivity and Bias
Culture, Cultural Competence, and Cultural Responsiveness
The Impact of Politics
The Current Climate
Chapter 2 Evaluation Ethics and Quality Standards
Introduction
A Brief Historical Perspective on Research Ethics
Ethics in Evaluation
Cultural Competence as an Ethical Imperative
Ethical Sensitivity and Dilemmas
Ethical Challenges and Dilemmas Across the Evaluation Process
Ethical Principles and Standards for Evaluators and Evaluations
Evaluation Corruptibility and Fallacies
Evaluator Role, Power, Politics, and Ethics
Interplay of Politics and Ethics
Chapter 3 Historical Evolution of Program Evaluation Through a Social Justice Lens
Introduction
History of Evaluation Through a Social Justice Lens
Evaluation Prior to Modern Times of the 20th Century
Overview of Evaluation in the 20th Century
Hidden Figures and Histories in Early-20th-Century Evaluation
Evaluation in 1960–2000
Rethinking the Role of Evaluation
Influential Women in Evaluation: 1970s–1990s
Influential 20th-Century Evaluator: An Activity
21st-Century Evaluation: Expanding the Focus
Chapter 4 Evaluation Paradigms, Theories, and Models
Introduction
The Value of Scientific Paradigms and Theories in Evaluation
Social Science Paradigms and Theories
Program Theory of Change
Evaluation Theories, Models, and Approaches
Distinguishing Evaluation Theories, Models, and Approaches
Classifying Evaluation Approaches and Theories
Evaluation Theories Within a Cultural Context
Evaluation Approaches and Theories: A Summary Description of Selected Examples
Chapter 5 Social Justice and Evaluation: Theories, Challenges, Frameworks, and Paradigms
Introduction
Social Justice
Marginalized Groups
Theories Providing Context for Social Justice Evaluations
Race, Racism, and Evaluation
Challenges to Social Justice and Evaluation
Efforts to Reduce the Impact of Racism on Evaluation
Evaluation Models and Social Justice
Social Justice–Oriented Evaluation Frameworks and Paradigms
Chapter 6 Evaluation Types With a Cultural and Racial Equity Lens
Introduction
Classifying Evaluations
Different Types of Evaluations
Developmental Evaluations: Another Alternative to Formative–Summative
Putting It All Together
Chapter 7 Social Programming, Social Justice, and Evaluation
Introduction
Understanding Social Problems and Social Programs Through a Social Justice Lens
Structural Racism, Social Programming, and Evaluation
Integrating Program Planning and Evaluation Planning
Social Program Evaluations vs. Social Project Evaluations: Distinctions and Implications
Key Program/Project Components Every Evaluator Must Understand
Logic Models: Linking Program Components
Logic Models and Evaluation Planning
Beyond Traditional Linear Logic Models
Chapter 8 Responsive Stakeholder Engagement and Democratization of the Evaluation Process
Introduction
Who Are Stakeholders?
Valuing Stakeholders and Diverse Stakeholder Engagement
Identifying and Classifying the Right Stakeholders
Democratizing the Evaluation Process With Stakeholders
Relationships, Values, and Stakeholder Engagement
Responsive Stakeholder Engagement
Continuum of Stakeholder Engagement: From Nonresponsive to Responsive
Barriers to Responsive Stakeholder Engagement
Benefits of Responsive Stakeholder Engagement
Six-Step Process for Responsive Stakeholder Engagement
Communicating With Stakeholders
Chapter 9 Planning the Evaluation
Introduction
Dealing With Power Imbalances During Evaluation Planning
Planning for Culturally Responsive and Social Justice–Oriented Evaluations
Evaluation Planning Activities
Identifying and Involving Stakeholders in Evaluation Planning
Analysis of the Context
Identifying and Clarifying Project Goals
Identifying the Purpose(s) of the Evaluation
Defining Success in Evaluation Planning
Developing Timelines
Identifying Resource Needs
Assembling an Evaluation Team
Evaluation Planning and Management Visualization Tools
Developing a Written Evaluation Plan
Overcoming Pitfalls in Evaluation Planning
Chapter 10 Evaluation Questions That Matter
Introduction
Why Evaluation Questions That Matter?
Power and Privilege Issues in Formulating Evaluation Questions
Characteristics of Good Evaluation Questions: An Overview
Sources of Evaluation Questions
Prioritizing Evaluation Questions for Diverse Audiences
Inclusion/Exclusion Criteria for Prioritizing Evaluation Questions: Two Approaches
Steps to Identifying, Formulating, and Prioritizing Questions That Matter
Types of Evaluation Questions
Summary of Different Types of Evaluation Questions
Chapter 11 Selecting Appropriate Evaluation Designs
Introduction
Rigor
Control and Comparison Groups
Longitudinal Data
Evaluation Designs
Rival Hypotheses and Threats to Validity
The Best Design for the Question
Chapter 12 Defining, Collecting, and Managing Data
Introduction
Qualitative and Quantitative Data
Strengths and Weaknesses of Qualitative and Quantitative Data
Ensuring Data Quality
Protection of Human Participants
Using Existing Measures or Developing New Ones
Modes of Data Collection
Data Management
Chapter 13 The Best Analysis for the Data
Introduction
Deductive and Inductive Reasoning
Quantitative Analysis
Qualitative Analysis
Chapter 14 Reporting, Disseminating, and Utilizing Evaluation Results
Introduction
Reporting Results
Developing High-Quality, Accessible Reports and Presentations
Visually Representing Data
Dissemination
Using Evaluation Results
Chapter 15 Evaluation as a Business
Introduction
Perspectives on Doing Evaluation as a Business
Ethics
Business Knowledge and Skills
Contracts
Making a Business Financially Viable
Selecting a Business Entity
Developing a Business Plan
Chapter 16 Interconnections and Practical Implications
Introduction
Objectivity and Bias
Building Cultural Competence
Personalizing a Social Justice Perspective
Reflective Practice and Evaluative Thinking
Applying to Practice
Social Justice Evaluation
Politics and Evaluation
Voices From the Field: Advice for New Evaluators
A Final Thought
Supplemental Resources
Appendix A
Appendix B
Glossary
References
Notă biografică
Veronica G. Thomas, PhD, is a Professor in the Department of Human Development and Psychoeducational Studies at Howard University. She also serves as the Evaluation and Continuous Improvement (ECI) Director for the Georgetown-Howard Universities Center for Clinical Translational Sciences (GHUCCTS). Her research interests include culturally responsive evaluation, physical and psychological well-being of Black families, with particular emphasis on women and girls, and the academic and professional development of students of color. Over the years, Dr. Thomas has published work in numerous refereed journals including the American Journal of Evaluation, New Directions for Evaluation, Journal of Community Genetics, Journal of Black Psychology, International Journal for the Advancement of Counselling (British spelling), Family Relations, Adolescence, Educational Leadership, Journal of Adult Development, Review of Research in Education, Journal of Negro Education, Sex Roles, Journal of Social Psychology, Women and Health, and the Journal of the National Medical Association. Her work has been funded by the National Science Foundation, National Institutes of Health, U.S. Department of Education, and the Women¿s College Coalition. Dr. Thomas major professional associations include the American Evaluation Association (AEA), American Psychological Association (APA), and the American Educational Research Association (AERA). In 2019, she received the AEA Multiethnic Issues in Evaluation Scholarly Leader Award for scholarship that has contributed to social justice-oriented, equity-focused, and/or culturally responsive literature.
Descriere
Evaluation in Today’s World: Respecting Diversity, Improving Quality, and Promoting Usability covers theoretical and practical issues related to evaluation of programs with an emphasis on viewing evaluation topics through a social justice, diversity, and inclusive perspective.