Debates in Evaluation

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2014:

170 hours

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

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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.

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.

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%).

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This subject is not available as a breadth subject.