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Course Unit TitlePROGRAM EVALUATION
Course Unit CodeASPE516
Course Unit Details
Number of ECTS credits allocated6
Learning Outcomes of the course unitBy the end of the course, the students should be able to:
  1. Value the importance and benefits of programme evaluation.
  2. Distinguish among various forms and types of programme evaluation.
  3. Describe the techniques, methods and tools which may be used in programme evaluation.
  4. Use the methods above in the design, implementation and utilization of a programme evaluation and write a final evaluation report.
  5. Recognize issues of ethics that might arise during the evaluation of a programme.
  6. Compare and correlate various programme evaluation models.
  7. Distinguish research from evaluation.
  8. Determine and appreciate the evaluability of a programme.
  9. Develop their skills in collecting and analyzing both quantitative and qualitative data during programme evaluation.
  10. Recognize possible obstacles and difficulties during programme evaluation.
  11. Recognize possible political and social implications that the results of an evaluation might incur.
  12. Identify and apply good practices in regard to the active participation of all programme stakeholders in the design, implementation and utilization of programme evaluation.
Mode of DeliveryFace-to-face
PrerequisitesNONECo-requisitesNONE
Recommended optional program componentsNONE
Course Contents·  Essential definitions of programme evaluation (Scriven, Patton, Rossi & Freeman).
·  Evaluation and objectives: Formative, summative and accountability evaluation.
·  Before and after evaluation, target-based evaluation and evaluation independent of targets.
·  Types of evaluation by programme phase, e.g. process evaluation vs. outcome evaluation etc.
·  Types of evaluation by programme phase – use of the programme logic model and evaluability assessments.
·  Internal and external evaluation.  Characteristics and possible roles of the evaluator.
·  Evaluation models (reinforcing, participative, CIPP, reciprocal).
·  Evaluation methods and tools: quantitative (e.g. experimental method, questionnaires etc.), qualitative (e.g. focus groups, observation etc.).
·  Analysis of the quantitative and qualitative data of the evaluation.
·  Utilization of evaluation results and value judgments for programmes.
·  Practices for building evaluation capacity in organizations.
·  Use of good practices.
·  Obtaining funds to design and implement the evaluation.
·  Stakeholders and motives for evaluation.
·  Possible obstacles in programme evaluation.
·  The political dimension of programme evaluation.
Recommended and/or required reading:
Textbooks
  • Vlandi, M. & Theodoropoulos, A. (1995) Evaluation of Training Programmes. ELKEPA, Athens. (In Greek).
  • Dimitropoulos, E.G. (1997). Evaluation of Educational and Training Programmes, Athens, Grigoris publications. (In Greek).
References
  • National Kapodistrian University of Athens. (2008). Evaluation of Programmes, Services and Structures. http://repository.edulll.gr/edulll/bitstream/10795/1387/2/1387.pdf
  • Karalis, Th. (1999) “Typology and Evaluation Models” in A. Kokkos (ed.) Adult Training: Design, Organization and Evaluation of Programmes. Patra: Open University of Greece. (In Greek).
  • Karalis, Th. (2001) “Methodological Approaches to the Evaluation of Educational Programmes” in G. Bagakis (ed.), Evaluation of Educational Programmes and Schools. Athens: Metehmio publications. (In Greek).
  • Kasimati, K.G. & Dardanos K. (2002). Social Planning and Evaluation. Gutenberg publications. (In Greek).
  • Kapsalis, A.G. & Chaniotakis, N.I. (2011) Educational Evaluation. Kyriakidis Bros. publications. (In Greek).
  • Hettne, Bjorn (2011). Thoughts on Development, Nicosia: Centre for NGO Support. (In Greek).
  • Papakonstandinidis, L. (2002) Sensitized Local Community, Athens: Tipothito publications. (In Greek).
  • Chasapis, D. (2000) Design, Organization, Implementation and Evaluation of Vocational Training Programmes. Athens: Metehmio publications. (In Greek).
  • Chatzivarnavas E., Chandanos G. & Economou A. (1992) Evaluation of Welfare Projects. Primary Evaluation Plan for Programmes and Activities of Neighborhood Community Centres of E.O.P., Athens: Ellin publications. (In Greek).
  • Festen, M., & Philbin, M. (2007) Level Best. How small and grassroots nonprofits can tackle evaluation and talk results. Jossey-Bass Publications.
  • Scriven, M. (1991) Evaluation thesaurus. Sage Publications.
  • Shaw, I., Greene, J.C., & Mark, M.M. (2006) Eds. (2010). The Sage Handbook of Evaluation. London: Sage Publication.
  • Shaw, I., Briar-Lawson, K., Orme, J., & Ruckdeschel, R.Eds. (2010). The Sage Handbook of Social Work Research. London: Sage Publication.
  • W. K. Kellogg Foundation. (2004) Using Logic Models to Bring Together Planning, Evaluation, and Action.
  • Alaimo, S.P. (2008) Nonprofits and evaluation: managing expectations from the leader’s perspective. In Carman, J.G., & Frederick, K.A (Eds), Nonprofits and Evaluation, New Directions of Evaluation, 119, 73-92.
  • Balser, D., & McClusky. (2005) Managing stakeholders relationships and nonprofit organization effectiveness. Nonprofit Management and Leadership, 18, (4), 399-415.
  • Braverman, M.T., Constantine, N.A., & Clater, J.K (Eds), (2004) Foundation and evaluation. Contexts and practices for effective philanthropy (pp.27-50). San Francisco: Jossey-Bass
  • Cousins, B.J., & Earl, L.M. (1995). Participatory evaluation: Enhancing evaluation use and organizational learning capacity. Evaluation Exchange, 1, (3&4). Retrieved on 3 April 2009, from http://www.hfrp.org/evaluation/the-evaluation-exchange/issue-archive/participatory-evaluation/participatory-evaluation-enhancing-evaluation-use-and-organizational-learning-capacity
  • Cousins, B.J., & Whitemore, E. (1998). Framing participatory evaluation. In Whitemore, E (Ed). Understanding and Practicing Participatory Evaluation. Evaluation, New Directions of Evaluation, 80, 5-23.
  • Festen, M., & Philbin, M. (2007). Level Best. How small and grassroots organizations can tackle evaluation and talk results. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass.
  • Fine, A.H., Thayer, C.E., & Coghlan, A.T. (2000). Program evaluation practice in the non-profit sector. Nonprofit Management and Leadership, 10, (3), 331-339.
  • Stufflebeam Stufflebeam, D.L., & Shinkfield, A.J. (2011). Evaluation theory, models and applications. John Wiley and Sons.
Planned learning activities and teaching methodsThe course is taught through lectures.  Class notes are made available to the students through the e-learning platform.
Assessment methods and criteria
Midterm exams50%
Final paper20%
Presentation of paper30%
Language of instructionGreek
Work placement(s)NO

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