Monday, October 12, 2009

Participatory Evaluation

Relies on inductive reasoning
Uses several sources of data (this is on the constructivist side)
Is pragmatic and is not concerned so much with theory
you start where the participants are so there is no set steps that you follow

The evaluator needs to teach the clients how to evaluate
They act as coaches in that they help people take change.

This is a very bottom up approach.

Strength
  • Broad scope
  • willingness to handle complexity
  • Flexibility (no arrows)
  • Attention to contextual variables
  • Reflection on nuances surrounding the program
  • Fosters activism
Weakness
  • Willingness to look at complexity
  • Cost
  • Time
  • Bias
Responsive Evaluation

It is responsive to the realities in the program

They interact continually with the stakeholders

Create narratives or product displays

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