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

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