Debates in Evaluation

Subject EDUC90715 (2013)

Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2013.

Credit Points: 12.50
Level: 9 (Graduate/Postgraduate)
Dates & Locations:

This subject is not offered in 2013.

Time Commitment: Contact Hours: 24 hours
Total Time Commitment:

120 hours

Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Recommended Background Knowledge:

It is preferable to have completed the subject EDUC90713 Program Evaluation: Forms and Approaches prior to commencement of this subject.

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 Students Experiencing Academic Disadvantage Policy, academic requirements for this subject are articulated in the Subject Overview, Objectives, Assessment and Generic Skills sections of this entry.

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Contact

Education Student Centre
234 Queensberry Street
Phone: +61 3 8344 8285

Subject Overview:

This subject examines the origins and evolution of evaluation theories, models and approaches. Topics covered include: the nature and role of evaluation theory; pioneering figures and major debates in evaluation’s short but rich history; approaches to classifying evaluation theories; and, the relationship between evaluation theory and contemporary practice. Classes will involve examining and critiquing evaluation theorists and theories through key readings, class debates and interactive role plays.

Objectives:

This subject is designed to enable students to:

  • understand the intellectual history, key thinkers and major movements of evaluation;
  • examine and critique the views of prominent evaluation theorists; and
  • integrate knowledge of evaluation theory into a broad range of applied evaluation settings.

Assessment:

There are three pieces of assessment:

  • Written task of 1500 words due in Week 4 (30%);
  • Written task of 3000 words due at the end of the course (60%);
  • Class or forum participation throughout the semester (10%).
Prescribed Texts:

None

Breadth Options:

This subject is not available as a breadth subject.

Fees Information: Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date
Related Course(s): Master of Education (Stream 100B)Coursework
Master of Education (Stream 150)
Master of Evaluation
Master of Evaluation
Postgraduate Certificate in Evaluation

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