Evaluation for Management & Development

Subject 481-811 (2009)

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Credit Points: 25.00
Level: 9 (Graduate/Postgraduate)
Dates & Locations:

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2009:

Semester 2, - Taught on campus.
Pre-teaching Period Start not applicable
Teaching Period not applicable
Assessment Period End not applicable
Last date to Self-Enrol not applicable
Census Date not applicable
Last date to Withdraw without fail not applicable

Parkville campus and online delivery mode

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Time Commitment: Contact Hours: 36 hours for internal mode students. External mode students can expect a total workload of approximately 240 hours.
Total Time Commitment: Not available
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Recommended Background Knowledge: None
Non Allowed Subjects: None
Core Participation Requirements:

For the purposes of considering request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Cwth 2005), and Student Support and Engagement Policy, academic requirements for this subject are articulated in the Subject Overview, Learning Outcomes, Assessment and Generic Skills sections of this entry.

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Coordinator

Assoc Prof Rosalind Elizabeth Hurworth
Subject Overview:

The subject is based on an assumption that leaders and managers need timely, systematic information for use in decision-making about programs (and policies) for which they are responsible. The focus is on internal evaluations within organisations (for example schools, government agencies and businesses) which have adopted a learning organisation focus. Students are exposed to program planning techniques such as program logic/ and evaluability assessment. Other topics include evaluative techniques to develop and improve programs. These include needs assessment; translation of search conferences into local action; development of policy from innovative practice; and various approaches to implementation including action research and empowerment evaluation. Students are exposed to a range of data management approaches and reporting, via case studies used during class sessions.

Assessment:

Undertake and critique a small-scale evaluation based on an evaluation form, or carry out a critique of an approach or method presented in the course (8,000 words, 100 per cent).

Prescribed Texts: None
Breadth Options:

This subject is not available as a breadth subject.

Fees Information: Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date
Generic Skills: On completion of this subject students should be able to:
  • appraise critically various approaches to evaluation for management and development;
  • demonstrate an understanding of how evaluation can assist with the development and design of a new program, or in the refinement or consolidation of an existing program;
  • apply skills associated with planning and implementation within the overall management of programs and organizations.

Generic Skills:

On completing this subject students should be able to:

  • consider ways in which organisations operate when adopting a learning orientation;
  • appreciate the need for well-articulated programs (and policies) and be able to develop them;
  • demonstrate an understanding of how evaluation can assist with the development and design of a new program, or monitoring or clarification of an existing program;
  • apply specific techniques to management and development situations.
Links to further information: www.education.unimelb.edu.au
Related Course(s): Doctor Of Education
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