Developing Evaluation Capacity in Extension 4-H Field Faculty: A Framework for Success

Autor/in	Arnold, Mary E.
Titel	Developing Evaluation Capacity in Extension 4-H Field Faculty: A Framework for Success
Quelle	In: American Journal of Evaluation, 27 (2006) 2, S.257-269 (13 Seiten)Infoseite zur Zeitschrift PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	1098-2140
DOI	10.1177/1098214006287989
Schlagwörter	Program Evaluation; Program Development; Models; Program Effectiveness; Organizational Development; Cooperation; Evaluation Methods; Teaching Methods; Institutes (Training Programs); Field Instruction; Oregon + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Programme evaluation; Programmevaluation; Programmplanung; Analogiemodell; Organisationsentwicklung; Co-operation; Kooperation; Teaching method; Lehrmethode; Unterrichtsmethode; Sommerakademie; Praxisklasse
Abstract	Developing evaluation capacity in organizations is a complex and multifaceted task. This article outlines a framework for building evaluation capacity. The framework is based on four strategic methods for teaching evaluation: (a) using logic models for sound program planning, (b) providing one-on-one help, (c) facilitating small-team collaborative evaluations, and (d) conducting large-scale multisite evaluations. The article also reports the results of using the framework successfully with Extension 4-H field educators. 4-H educators who were trained using this method significantly increased their evaluation knowledge and skill and reported feeling more positively about evaluation. In addition, the results show that the 4-H organization as a whole has developed a more positive evaluation culture. This framework for teaching evaluation has potential value for all organizations interested in developing evaluation capacity in regional educators as well as developing a positive culture of evaluation within the organization. (Contains 5 figures and 3 tables.) (Author).
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Update	2017/4/10