Evaluating Large Scale Programs

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2011:

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This subject will provide students with an advanced understanding of evaluation theory, methodology and practice. The subject is based, in particular, upon a critical analysis and application of realist, theory-based approaches to evaluating complex, large-scale social interventions.

• understand the nature of multi-site multi-intervention programs;
• be capable of assessing competing evaluation designs for such programs;
• understand the role of theory in contemporary evaluation practices.

Subject assessment consists of three tasks (equivalent to 8,000 words). The first task is a conference presentation (30 per cent) with presentations to commence in week 4 and continue throughout the semester as negotiated with students. The second task is a major research paper of 5,000 words to 6,000 words (60 per cent) The third task is class participation (face to face) or contribution to online forums (10 per cent).

This subject is not available as a breadth subject.