LibGuides: PSY-8107: Week 1 Resources

Week 1 Resources

Program evaluation theory and practice: A comprehensive guide.
This resource will help you understand the theory behind program evaluation. You will learn about different paradigms and corresponding theories.

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Review these pages and additional content as needed:
pp. 37-47 Paradigms and theories
pp. 55-58, 63-64, 73, 78, 80-81 (Critiques) Postpositivist paradigm and the methods branch
pp. 85-87, 93-95, 99-104, 125 (Critiques) Pragmatic paradigm and the use branch
pp. 129-133,
136-138 (Theory to Practice),
145-146 (Responsive Evaluation) Constructivist paradigm and the values branch
pp. 157-168 Transformative paradigm and the social justice branch

Mertens, D. M., & Wilson, A. T. (2019). Program evaluation theory and practice: A comprehensive guide. Guilford Publications.
https://ebookcentral.proquest.com/lib/nu/detail.action?docID=5601866
Meta-evaluation: Validating program evaluation standards through the United Nations Evaluation Quality Assessment (EQAs)
This resource published by the United Nations highlights the importance of prioritizing social justice in evaluation design and implementation and selecting quality assurance tools that match the evaluation context and professional association guidelines.

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Ayoo, S., Leeming, M., & Huff, S. R. (2023). Meta-evaluation: Validating program evaluation standards through the United Nations Evaluation Quality Assessment (EQAs). Evaluation Journal of Australasia, 24(1), 14-39. https://doi.org/10.1177/1035719X231220979 (Original work published 2024) https://go.openathens.net/redirector/nu.edu?url=https%3A%2F%2Fdoi.org%2F10.1177%2F1035719X231220979

Retrieved from Meta-evaluation: Validating program evaluation standards through the United Nations Evaluation Quality Assessment (EQAs) - Sandra Ayoo, Meghan Leeming, Stacy R Huff, 2024

Optional Resources

Kidder, D. P., Fierro, L. A., Luna, E., & colleagues. (2024). CDC Program Evaluation Framework, 2024. Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report: Recommendations and Reports, 73(RR-6), 1–37. https://doi.org/10.15585/mmwr.rr7306a1.

United Nations Evaluation Group. (2016). Norms and standards for evaluation. UNEG. https://research.ebsco.com/linkprocessor/plink?id=1c79dd16-d684-3c7b-bdef-45accd892791