Program planning and evaluation
Doug Truter
8 points
* One 1-hour lecture and one 2-hour tutorial per week
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Second semester
* Caulfield
* Prerequisite: WEL1310
Objectives On completion of this subject students can expect to be knowledgeable about theoretical ideas, concepts, research techniques and issues in relation to designing, implementing and evaluating human service programs; understand why programs are planned, implemented and evaluated in different ways; be aware of political, organisational, practical and ethical considerations in the development and evaluation of programs.
Synopsis The subject involves the study of the following topics: problem analysis; needs assessment; target group identification; program goals, objectives and activities; delivery and monitoring processes; different types of program evaluation.
Assessment Written essay or program proposal (2500 words): 45%
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Written tutorial paper (1500 words) and presentation: 30%
* Review of an
article (1000 words): 25%
Recommended texts
Kettner P M and others Designing and managing programs Sage, 1990
McKillip J Need analysis Sage, 1987
Owen J M Program evaluation Allen and Unwin, 1993
Wadsworth Y Everyday evaluation on the run Action Research Issues Associated, 1991
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