intro to new empowerment evaluation
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New Empowerment Evaluation: An Introduction
New Empowerment Evaluation: An Introduction
Sarah Diamond, Ph.D.
Diamond Research Consulting [email protected]
Sarah Diamond, Ph.D.
Diamond Research Consulting [email protected]
What is evaluation?What is evaluation?
Evaluation is systematic determination of merit, worth, and significance of something or someone using criteria against a set of standards. (Wikipedia)
Evaluation is systematic determination of merit, worth, and significance of something or someone using criteria against a set of standards. (Wikipedia)
What is program evaluation?What is program evaluation?
Program evaluation is a data-driven approach to developing a program; assessing program processes, quality, fidelity to a model, outcomes or impact; and determining the overall value or merit of a program.
It typically involves gathering information about the program directly from the individuals delivering the program and from the people being served.
Program evaluation is a data-driven approach to developing a program; assessing program processes, quality, fidelity to a model, outcomes or impact; and determining the overall value or merit of a program.
It typically involves gathering information about the program directly from the individuals delivering the program and from the people being served.
Empowerment evaluationEmpowerment evaluation
“An evaluation approach that aims to increase the probability of achieving program success by 1) providing program stakeholders with tools for assessing the planning, implementation, and self-evaluation of their program 2) mainstreaming evaluation as part of the planning and management of the program/organization.”
Fetterman,D.M and Wandersman, A. (ed), (2005) Empowerment evaluation principles in practice. Guilford Press: New York, NY. p. 28.
“An evaluation approach that aims to increase the probability of achieving program success by 1) providing program stakeholders with tools for assessing the planning, implementation, and self-evaluation of their program 2) mainstreaming evaluation as part of the planning and management of the program/organization.”
Fetterman,D.M and Wandersman, A. (ed), (2005) Empowerment evaluation principles in practice. Guilford Press: New York, NY. p. 28.
Example of “New” Empowerment Evaluation Principles
1. Mutual respect for the expertise each of us brings to the table.
2. Our common purpose is to improve our likelihood of Achieving Success.
3. Decision-making is guided by Collective Data-driven Inquiry
4. Collaboration is key to our success.
5. Continually striving to improve our cultural and linguistic competency.
6. Valuing intrinsic motivation over extrinsic motivation.
7. Critical reflection and honest dialogue are valued as important outcomes in and of themselves.
8. Shared responsibility for ongoing planning, documenting, publicizing and evaluating our work
Undoing Hierarchy Undoing Hierarchy
Researchers | | Research Subjects
Research Practice | | Program Practice
Scientific Knowledge | | Knowledge in Everyday Life
Researchers | | Research Subjects
Research Practice | | Program Practice
Scientific Knowledge | | Knowledge in Everyday Life
Learning, Growth, Self Improvement
Goal-oriented
Activity
Observation
CommunicationSelf-EvaluationSelf talk
Self criticismSelf monitoring
Constructive criticismObservations
Feedback from Others
Self CriticismSelf ReflectionSelf Evaluation
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Program Success
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Observation
Communication
Participants
Staff
Administration
Director
Facilitate Observation & Communication
Data-based decision making
Help Identify & Document the
Processes that lead to
program success
Evaluation Tools
What does an empowerment
evaluation look like for your agency?
What will be its goals?
What principles will it adhere to?
What does an empowerment
evaluation look like for your agency?
What will be its goals?
What principles will it adhere to?