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This book brings together the theory and practice of evaluation in youth and community work to offer a timely and thorough exploration of how evaluation, professionalism and practice intersect. It looks at the complexities of evaluating in practice and assesses the challenge of evidencing the difference that youth and community work can make.
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This book brings together the theory and practice of evaluation in youth and community work to offer a timely and thorough exploration of how evaluation, professionalism and practice intersect. It looks at the complexities of evaluating in practice and assesses the challenge of evidencing the difference that youth and community work can make.
Produktdetails
- Produktdetails
- Verlag: Taylor & Francis Ltd
- Seitenzahl: 178
- Erscheinungstermin: 7. Dezember 2017
- Englisch
- Abmessung: 234mm x 156mm x 13mm
- Gewicht: 580g
- ISBN-13: 9781138184374
- ISBN-10: 1138184373
- Artikelnr.: 62478645
- Verlag: Taylor & Francis Ltd
- Seitenzahl: 178
- Erscheinungstermin: 7. Dezember 2017
- Englisch
- Abmessung: 234mm x 156mm x 13mm
- Gewicht: 580g
- ISBN-13: 9781138184374
- ISBN-10: 1138184373
- Artikelnr.: 62478645
Susan Cooper was a youth worker and a youth work manager for thirty years before joining Plymouth Marjons University, UK, as a senior lecturer and Programme Leader for undergraduate and postgraduate Youth and Community Work courses. She developed her expertise in participatory evaluation during her doctoral studies and has supported a range of youth work organisations in the UK and across Europe to develop their use of participatory evaluation.
Introduction
What is youth work?
What are youth work outcomes?
Overview of book
PART I. Evaluation: Nature, Politics and Tensions
Chapter 1: What is Evaluation?
Unpacking 'evaluation'
What is evaluation for?
Different paradigmatic approaches
The evolving nature of evaluation
Introducing 'Theory of Change'
The problem with evaluation
Chapter 2: The Politics of Evaluation
The political context
Understanding 'impact'
Shared measurement
What counts as 'evidence'?
Chapter 3: Practitioners' Tensions and Dilemmas
Generating data replaces 'real' work
Accounting systems are reductionist
Funder-led practice
Tensions between targets and authenticity
Tensions between targets and values
PART II. Participatory Evaluation
Chapter 4: What is Participatory Evaluation?
Defining participatory evaluation
Underpinning philosophy and values
Developments in participatory evaluation
Participation and empowerment
Models of participation
Making the case for participatory evaluation in youth and community work
Chapter 5: Participatory Evaluation Approaches
Similarities and distinguishing features
Empowerment evaluation
Empowerment evaluation in practice
Collaborative evaluation
Collaborative evaluation in practice
Democratic evaluation
Democratic evaluation in practice
The challenges associated with stakeholder involvement
Chapter 6: Transformative Evaluation
Rationale
Theoretical foundations
Transformative evaluation in practice
The four stages of Transformative Evaluation
Challenges associated with transformative evaluation
Tried and tested
Chapter 7: Learning in Participatory Evaluation
Learning and accountability: A dichotomy?
Learning in evaluation
Five types of 'process use'
Learning in the moment
Learning through collective reflection
Empowerment
PART III. Participatory Evaluation in Practice
Chapter 8: Preparing for Evaluation
Clarifying and articulating purpose
Developing a theory of change
Considering ethics
Engaging stakeholders
Resources
Chapter 9: Data in Participatory Evaluation
Who 'generates' data?
What data are needed?
Quantitative and qualitative data
Issues of trustworthiness in participatory evaluation
Factors influencing decisions about data generation methods
Chapter 10: Methods for Generating Data
Questionnaires
Interviews
Observation
Story-telling
Chapter 11: Analysing Data
Approaches to data analysis
Analysing quantitative data
Analysing qualitative data
Content analysis
Coding data and generating themes
Content analysis in Transformative Evaluation
Involving stakeholders in data analysis
Chapter 12: Sharing Knowledge
Voice, audience and message
Writing an evaluation report
Other forms of sharing knowledge
Meta-evaluation: Sharing learning about evaluation
Conclusion
Index
What is youth work?
What are youth work outcomes?
Overview of book
PART I. Evaluation: Nature, Politics and Tensions
Chapter 1: What is Evaluation?
Unpacking 'evaluation'
What is evaluation for?
Different paradigmatic approaches
The evolving nature of evaluation
Introducing 'Theory of Change'
The problem with evaluation
Chapter 2: The Politics of Evaluation
The political context
Understanding 'impact'
Shared measurement
What counts as 'evidence'?
Chapter 3: Practitioners' Tensions and Dilemmas
Generating data replaces 'real' work
Accounting systems are reductionist
Funder-led practice
Tensions between targets and authenticity
Tensions between targets and values
PART II. Participatory Evaluation
Chapter 4: What is Participatory Evaluation?
Defining participatory evaluation
Underpinning philosophy and values
Developments in participatory evaluation
Participation and empowerment
Models of participation
Making the case for participatory evaluation in youth and community work
Chapter 5: Participatory Evaluation Approaches
Similarities and distinguishing features
Empowerment evaluation
Empowerment evaluation in practice
Collaborative evaluation
Collaborative evaluation in practice
Democratic evaluation
Democratic evaluation in practice
The challenges associated with stakeholder involvement
Chapter 6: Transformative Evaluation
Rationale
Theoretical foundations
Transformative evaluation in practice
The four stages of Transformative Evaluation
Challenges associated with transformative evaluation
Tried and tested
Chapter 7: Learning in Participatory Evaluation
Learning and accountability: A dichotomy?
Learning in evaluation
Five types of 'process use'
Learning in the moment
Learning through collective reflection
Empowerment
PART III. Participatory Evaluation in Practice
Chapter 8: Preparing for Evaluation
Clarifying and articulating purpose
Developing a theory of change
Considering ethics
Engaging stakeholders
Resources
Chapter 9: Data in Participatory Evaluation
Who 'generates' data?
What data are needed?
Quantitative and qualitative data
Issues of trustworthiness in participatory evaluation
Factors influencing decisions about data generation methods
Chapter 10: Methods for Generating Data
Questionnaires
Interviews
Observation
Story-telling
Chapter 11: Analysing Data
Approaches to data analysis
Analysing quantitative data
Analysing qualitative data
Content analysis
Coding data and generating themes
Content analysis in Transformative Evaluation
Involving stakeholders in data analysis
Chapter 12: Sharing Knowledge
Voice, audience and message
Writing an evaluation report
Other forms of sharing knowledge
Meta-evaluation: Sharing learning about evaluation
Conclusion
Index
Introduction
What is youth work?
What are youth work outcomes?
Overview of book
PART I. Evaluation: Nature, Politics and Tensions
Chapter 1: What is Evaluation?
Unpacking 'evaluation'
What is evaluation for?
Different paradigmatic approaches
The evolving nature of evaluation
Introducing 'Theory of Change'
The problem with evaluation
Chapter 2: The Politics of Evaluation
The political context
Understanding 'impact'
Shared measurement
What counts as 'evidence'?
Chapter 3: Practitioners' Tensions and Dilemmas
Generating data replaces 'real' work
Accounting systems are reductionist
Funder-led practice
Tensions between targets and authenticity
Tensions between targets and values
PART II. Participatory Evaluation
Chapter 4: What is Participatory Evaluation?
Defining participatory evaluation
Underpinning philosophy and values
Developments in participatory evaluation
Participation and empowerment
Models of participation
Making the case for participatory evaluation in youth and community work
Chapter 5: Participatory Evaluation Approaches
Similarities and distinguishing features
Empowerment evaluation
Empowerment evaluation in practice
Collaborative evaluation
Collaborative evaluation in practice
Democratic evaluation
Democratic evaluation in practice
The challenges associated with stakeholder involvement
Chapter 6: Transformative Evaluation
Rationale
Theoretical foundations
Transformative evaluation in practice
The four stages of Transformative Evaluation
Challenges associated with transformative evaluation
Tried and tested
Chapter 7: Learning in Participatory Evaluation
Learning and accountability: A dichotomy?
Learning in evaluation
Five types of 'process use'
Learning in the moment
Learning through collective reflection
Empowerment
PART III. Participatory Evaluation in Practice
Chapter 8: Preparing for Evaluation
Clarifying and articulating purpose
Developing a theory of change
Considering ethics
Engaging stakeholders
Resources
Chapter 9: Data in Participatory Evaluation
Who 'generates' data?
What data are needed?
Quantitative and qualitative data
Issues of trustworthiness in participatory evaluation
Factors influencing decisions about data generation methods
Chapter 10: Methods for Generating Data
Questionnaires
Interviews
Observation
Story-telling
Chapter 11: Analysing Data
Approaches to data analysis
Analysing quantitative data
Analysing qualitative data
Content analysis
Coding data and generating themes
Content analysis in Transformative Evaluation
Involving stakeholders in data analysis
Chapter 12: Sharing Knowledge
Voice, audience and message
Writing an evaluation report
Other forms of sharing knowledge
Meta-evaluation: Sharing learning about evaluation
Conclusion
Index
What is youth work?
What are youth work outcomes?
Overview of book
PART I. Evaluation: Nature, Politics and Tensions
Chapter 1: What is Evaluation?
Unpacking 'evaluation'
What is evaluation for?
Different paradigmatic approaches
The evolving nature of evaluation
Introducing 'Theory of Change'
The problem with evaluation
Chapter 2: The Politics of Evaluation
The political context
Understanding 'impact'
Shared measurement
What counts as 'evidence'?
Chapter 3: Practitioners' Tensions and Dilemmas
Generating data replaces 'real' work
Accounting systems are reductionist
Funder-led practice
Tensions between targets and authenticity
Tensions between targets and values
PART II. Participatory Evaluation
Chapter 4: What is Participatory Evaluation?
Defining participatory evaluation
Underpinning philosophy and values
Developments in participatory evaluation
Participation and empowerment
Models of participation
Making the case for participatory evaluation in youth and community work
Chapter 5: Participatory Evaluation Approaches
Similarities and distinguishing features
Empowerment evaluation
Empowerment evaluation in practice
Collaborative evaluation
Collaborative evaluation in practice
Democratic evaluation
Democratic evaluation in practice
The challenges associated with stakeholder involvement
Chapter 6: Transformative Evaluation
Rationale
Theoretical foundations
Transformative evaluation in practice
The four stages of Transformative Evaluation
Challenges associated with transformative evaluation
Tried and tested
Chapter 7: Learning in Participatory Evaluation
Learning and accountability: A dichotomy?
Learning in evaluation
Five types of 'process use'
Learning in the moment
Learning through collective reflection
Empowerment
PART III. Participatory Evaluation in Practice
Chapter 8: Preparing for Evaluation
Clarifying and articulating purpose
Developing a theory of change
Considering ethics
Engaging stakeholders
Resources
Chapter 9: Data in Participatory Evaluation
Who 'generates' data?
What data are needed?
Quantitative and qualitative data
Issues of trustworthiness in participatory evaluation
Factors influencing decisions about data generation methods
Chapter 10: Methods for Generating Data
Questionnaires
Interviews
Observation
Story-telling
Chapter 11: Analysing Data
Approaches to data analysis
Analysing quantitative data
Analysing qualitative data
Content analysis
Coding data and generating themes
Content analysis in Transformative Evaluation
Involving stakeholders in data analysis
Chapter 12: Sharing Knowledge
Voice, audience and message
Writing an evaluation report
Other forms of sharing knowledge
Meta-evaluation: Sharing learning about evaluation
Conclusion
Index