Program evaluation
Hennessey, Maeghan N. Herron, Jason P. Snoddy, Reginald B.
Hennessey, Maeghan N.
Herron, Jason P.
Snoddy, Reginald B.
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2024
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Hennessey, M.N., Herron, J.P., Snoddy, R.B. Program evaluation. (2024). Research Methods in Special Education, pp. 257-276. DOI: 10.4324/9781003526315-14
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This chapter introduces program evaluation as an alternative to traditional research paradigms. Though the methods used can be the same, program evaluation is uniquely suited for situations when an evaluator's interest is about effectiveness of a specific program. An emphasis on the importance of communication with and the involvement of stakeholders also distinguishes program evaluation from other educational research endeavors. An overview of the components and processes of setting up a logic model to operationalize the theory of action undergirding the program is provided. This is followed by descriptions of differing phases of program evaluation (i.e., needs assessment, formative evaluation, process evaluation, and summative evaluation). Information regarding communicating evaluation results to stakeholders is given, followed by ethical considerations unique to the program evaluation process. Examples from a Case Study are provided throughout the chapter. © 2021 Taylor & Francis Group.
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Research Methods in Special Education