Synopses & Reviews
"I've been looking for this book for years.... Anyone who needs to understand the philosophy, steps, and processes of evaluation will find this the perfect book."
--Carroll A. Londoner, professor and core-coordinator, The Adult Education and HRD Program, School of Education, Virginia Commonwealth University
"Written in a clear and engaging style that will connect with every audience, The ABCs of Evaluation will surely become each reader's foremost resource for instruction, guidance, and assurance during any foray into the intriguing and vital process of evaluation."
--Beverly McMurtry Grissom, president, North Florida Community College, and past president, American Association for Adult and Continuing Education
"Anyone who needs to understand the component parts of an evaluation design will benefit from this book. The ABCs of Evaluation provided me with my own personal evaluation professor, illustrating how to design, conduct, demystify, and understand the evaluation process."
--Marc Potish, senior coordinator for professional development, CREC Division of Staff Development, Technical Assistance and Brokering Services
Too often, managers who face downsizing or reorganization must conduct program evaluations without having any background or formal training. This comprehensive resource is a straightforward guide to the concepts and methods of evaluation. It explains each component of the evaluation design--first detailing principles and theories and then showing how to apply them in real-life situations.
Written for any program type or setting, The ABCs of Evaluation shows how to select the evaluation team and how to deal with multiple goals and objectives--including those of the organization, the staff, and the client. Authors John Boulmetis and Phyllis Dutwin describe different evaluation models, illustrate the circumstances under which each model can be used, and offer tips on identifying data sources and collecting the data itself. They also provide a sample report that focuses on the needs of program stakeholders. Throughout the book, there are charts, graphs, models, and lists to help organize, extend, and facilitate the understanding of each evaluation concept.
Review
"I've been looking for this book for years! It is the definitive book on evaluation for adult education and human resource development practitioners who must be accountable for their educational and training programs. The authors communicate challenging ideas to all levels of leader-educators. Anyone who needs to understand the philosophy, steps, and processes of evaluation will find this the perfect book." -Carroll A. Londoner, professor and core-coordinator, The Adult Education and HRD Program, School of Education, Virginia Commonwealth University
"Written in a clear and engaging style that will connect with every audience at all employment levels, The ABCs of Evaluation will surely become each reader's foremost resource for instruction, guidance, and assurance during any foray into the intriguing and vital process of evaluation." -Beverly McMurtry Grissom, president, North Florida Community College, and past president, American Association for Adult and Continuing Education
"Anyone who needs to understand the component parts of an evaluation design will benefit from this book. The ABCs of Evaluation provided me with my own personal evaluation professor, illustrating how to design, conduct, demystify, and understand the evaluation process." -Marc Potish, senior coordinator for professional development, CREC Division of Staff Development, Technical Assistance and Brokering Services
Synopsis
The ABCs of Evaluation, second Edition
The second edition of the bestselling The ABCs of Evaluation offers a thoroughly revised and updated version of that classic book. Written for any program type or setting, The ABCs of Evaluation shows how to select participants for the evaluation and how to deal with multiple goals and objectivesincluding those of the organization, the staff, and the client. The authors describe different evaluation models, illustrate the circumstances under which each model can be used, and offer tips on identifying data sources and collecting the data itself. This new edition is filled with illustrative new cases and scenarios from various evaluation realms in the social sciences, education, and human services. The book also contains information on how to negotiate the evaluation contract. Throughout the book there are charts, graphs, models, and lists to help organize, extend, and facilitate the understanding of each evaluation concept.
Praise for the First Edition
"I've been looking for this book for years! It is the definitive book on evaluation for adult education and human resource development practitioners."
Carroll A. Londoner, professor and core-coordinator, The Adult Education and HRD Program, School of Education, Virginia Commonwealth University
"Will surely become each reader's foremost resource for instruction, guidance, and assurance during any foray into the intriguing and vital process of evaluation."
Beverly McMurtry Grissom, president, North Florida Community College, and past president, American Association for Adult and Continuing Education
"The ABCs of Evaluation provided me with my own personal evaluation professor, illustrating how to design, conduct, demystify, and understand the evaluation process."
Marc Potish, senior coordinator for professional development, CREC Division of Staff Development, Technical Assistance, and Brokering Services
Synopsis
'The second edition of the bestselling The ABCs of Evaluationoffers a thoroughly revised and updated version of that classic book. Written for any program type or setting, The ABCs of Evaluationshows how to select participants for the evaluation and how to deal with multiple goals and objectives—including those of the organization, the staff, and the client. The authors describe different evaluation models, illustrate the circumstances under which each model can be used, and offer tips on identifying data sources and collecting the data itself. This new edition is filled with illustrative new cases and scenarios from various evaluation realms in social sciences, education, and human services. The book also contains information on how to negotiate the evaluation contract. Throughout the book, there are charts, graphs, models, and lists to help organize, extend, and facilitate the understanding of each evaluation concept.'
Synopsis
Too often, managers who face downsizing or reorganization must conduct program evaluations without having any background or formal training. This comprehensive resource is a straightforward guide to the concepts and methods of evaluation. It explains each component of the evaluation design--first detailing principles and theories and then showing how to apply them in real-life situations.
Written for any program type or setting, The ABCs of Evaluation shows how to select participants for the evaluation and how to deal with multiple goals and objectives--including those of the organization, the staff, and the client. Authors John Boulmetis and Phyllis Dutwin describe different evaluation models, illustrate the circumstances under which each model can be used, and offer tips on identifying data sources and collecting the data itself. They also provide a sample report that focuses on the needs of program stakeholders. Throughout the book, there are charts, graphs, models, and lists to help organize, extend, and facilitate the understanding of each evaluation concept.
Description
Includes bibliographical references (p. 201-202) and index.
About the Author
JOHN BOULMETIS is professor of adult education at the University of Rhode Island, where he is director of the Institute of Human Science and Services. PHYLLIS DUTWIN is president of Dutwin Associates, a training and development firm, and author of eight books used in the adult education and training field, including English the Easy Way and Read to Work.
Table of Contents
'Preface.
The Authors.
1. What Is Evaluation?
2. Why Evaluate?
3. Decision Making: Whom to Involve, How, and Why.
4. Starting Point: The Evaluator’s Program Description.
5. Choosing an Evaluation Model.
6. Data Sources.
7. Data Analysis.
8. Is It Evaluation or Is It Research?
9. Writing the Evaluation Report.
10. Evaluation as a Business.
Appendix A: More on Data Analysis.
Appendix B: Sample Evaluation Report.
Appendix C: Sample Evaluation Contract.
References.
Index. \n
'