a conceptual map that captures major concepts, theories and themes related to program evaluation discussed from Week 2 to Week 11. required to use diagrams and charts to show a hierarchy and connection among concepts, theories and themes you have learned in this course. create map .

Week 2: Key Definitions Learning Objectives Addressed: Define program, program evaluation, performance measurement, and performance management. RSCH 6005: Program Evaluation & Performance Program Evaluation Skill Requirement Look at the following two job samples and jot down key skills for your own career development. Activity 1: Documenting Key Skills Sample Job Posting for Program Evaluation Calgary Homeless Foundation - Program Evaluation Lead As a member of the Programs & Evaluation team,

What is Program Evaluation RSCH-6005 Definitions from Last Week What definitions did you come up with for the following terms: Program Program evaluation Performance measurement Performance management What is Program Evaluation?

Social Problems & Needs Assessment The Role of Evaluators in Diagnosing Social Conditions and Service Needs A needs assessment is used to systematically describe and diagnose social needs. The target population for a program may be individuals, groups, geographic areas, or physical units The Role of Evaluators in Diagnosing Social Conditions and Service Needs Evaluators make significant contributions by applying their research techniques to systematically describe the problematic social con

A discrepancy between an actual state and: an ideal? a norm? desired state? expected state? What is a Need? Defining a Need Scriven and Roth (1990: 138) define needs as: a. Assessments of performance deficit e.g., students need to achieve a certain level of reading proficiency by a certain date b. Assessments of treatment deficit e.g., London needs a community recreation centre What is a Need? Short-term Needs Long-term Needs Potential Needs Program Planning Needs Assessment: Key

week 5 Program Development & Design Dr. Stephen Lin Agenda Difference between program evaluation and research Review of program evaluation Defining and identifying target population Incidence vs. prevalence Risk and need The ecological-model framework Attitude, value and social programming Program Evaluation vs. Research Review of Program Evaluation Defining and Identifying the Targets of Interventions What Is a Target? - Target population for a social program usually consists

Week 6 9 Observing Impacts of the Program Well-being changes Direct Benefits Behaviour Changes Capacities Changes Activities / Outputs Class activity: Based on your group topic, discuss one example of each. 10 Describing Program Theory Service Utilization Plan: - how to reach the target population ( how? ) - provide and sequence service contacts - determine when to end services 11 Describing Program Theory Organizational Plan: - If the program has such and such resources, facility.

1 Logic Model and Process Evaluation 2 Review of Program Theory https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9nw5TsRw6Eo The Logic Model of Evaluation The Logic Model of Evaluation A road map for the evaluation journey Chain of reasoning A tool for connecting various stakeholders' insight and reflection A tool for monitoring the program progress 5 Quick Overview of Logic Model 7 Group Activity (Part of the Final Assignment) Based on your group topic, try to come up with a preliminary logic model