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Practical Program Evaluation : Theory-Driven Evaluation and the Integrated Evaluation Perspective
The Second Edition of Practical Program Evaluation shows readers how to systematically identify stakeholders’ needs in order to select the evaluation options best suited to meet those needs.Within his discussion of the various evaluation types, Huey T.Chen details a range of evaluation approaches suitable for use across a program’s life cycle.At the core of program evaluation is its body of concepts, theories, and methods.This revised edition provides an overview of these, and includes expanded coverage of both introductory and more cutting-edge techniques within six new chapters.Illustrated throughout with real-world examples that bring the material to life, the Second Edition provides many new tools to enrich the evaluator’s toolbox.
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Evaluation Time : A Practical Guide for Evaluation
This book is an accessible, contemporary, and comprehensive guide to the concepts and practice of evaluation.Authors Gail Vallance Barrington and Beverly Triana-Tremain integrate new approaches and concerns, and classic frameworks with practical tools that readers can use to design evaluation studies.They show how evaluators measure whether the planned and implemented interventions or services are achieving their goals and objectives, while focusing on the questions most important to the community and organizations in which the evaluation takes place.The book stresses the role of critical and evaluative thinking, as well as self-reflection, and demonstrates the importance of context and equity in today’s turbulent environment, offering a new stance for evaluators to support global as well as local issues.
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Realistic Evaluation
Realistic Evaluation shows how program evaluation needs to be, and can be bettered.It presents a profound yet highly readable critique of current evaluation practice, and goes on to introduce a `manifesto' and `handbook' for a fresh approach. The main body of this book is devoted to the articulation of a new evaluation paradigm, which promises greater validity and utility from the findings of evaluation studies.The authors call this new approach `realistic evaluation'.The name reflects the paradigm's foundation in scientific realist philosophy, its commitment to the idea that programmes deal with real problems rather than mere social constructions, and its primary intention, which is to inform realistic developments in policy making that benefit programme participants and the public.Ray Pawson and Nicholas Tilley argue with passion that scientific evaluation requires a careful blend of theory and method, quality and quantity, ambition and realism. The book offers a complete blueprint for evaluation activities, running from design to data collection and analysis to the cumulation of findings across programmes and onto the realization of research into policy.The argument is developed using practical examples throughout and is grounded in the major fields of programme evaluation. This book will be essential reading for all those involved in the evaluation process especially those researchers, students and practitioners in the core disciplines of sociology, social policy, criminology, health and education. `This book is a must for those engaged in the field, providing a fully illustrated text on evaluation with numerous examples from the criminal justice system.Unusually, it offers something for the academic, practitioner and student alike.I found Pawson and Tilley's latest work on evaluation an enjoyable and informative read.For myself their "realistic evaluation" clarified and formalised a jumbled set of ideas I had already been developing.Although not everyone will agree with the methodology proposed by the authors, this book is a valuable read as it will cause most of us at least to review our methodological stance' - International Journal of Police Science and Management`This is an engaging book with a strong sense of voice and communicative task.The voice is sometimes strident, but always clear. Its communicative qualities are evident equally in its structure: lots of signposting for the reader within and across chapters' - Language Teaching Research`This provocative, elegant and highly insightful book focuses on the effective incorporation of actual practice into the formulation of evaluation methodology.What a pleasure to read sentences like: "The research act involves "learning" a stakeholder's theories, formalizing them, and "teaching" them back to that informant who is then in a position to comment upon, clarify and further refine the key ideas".Pawson and Tilley have given us a wise, witty and persuasive account of how real practitioner experience might be encouraged to intrude on (and modify) researchers' concepts about program processes and outcomes.This holds important promise for achieving something that is devoutly to be wished: closer interaction among at least some researchers and some policy makers' - Eleanor Chelimsky, Past-President of the American Evaluation Association`This is a sustained methodological argument by two wordly-wise social scientists.Unashamedly intellectual, theoretically ambitious yet with a clear but bounded conception of evaluation.It is articulate, occasionally eloquent and always iconoclastic, whilst eschewing "paradigm wars".The Pawson and Tilley "realist" call to arms threatens to take no prisoners among experimentalists, constructivists or pluralists.It is the kind of book that clarifies your thoughts, even when you disagree with everything they say' - Elliot Stern, The Tavistock Institute
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Understanding Young Onset Dementia : Evaluation, Needs and Care
Understanding Young Onset Dementia provides a state-of-the-art overview of approaches to care and evaluation for people with young onset dementia.It reviews the challenges in providing care and services, outlines new innovations in treatment and explores the impact of the condition to offer guidance about best practice in care. Written by world-leading researchers and experts in the field, this book gives key evidence for best practice and focuses on lived experience of those with young onset dementia.It has a broad focus looking at aspects of care beyond diagnosis and gives a comprehensive summary of the current qualitative and quantitative research in the field of young onset dementia.This international collaboration fills a much-needed gap in the academic market and is vital to guide learning and deliver future innovations.This book will be of great interest for academics, scholars and post graduate students in the field of mental health and dementia research.It will also appeal to neurologists, psychiatrist, geriatricians and psychologists looking to update their knowledge or already working in the field.
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How can I strengthen my resilience and stress resilience through mindfulness?
Practicing mindfulness can help strengthen your resilience by allowing you to stay present in the moment and not get overwhelmed by negative thoughts or emotions. Mindfulness can also help you develop a greater sense of self-awareness, which can help you better understand your reactions to stress and build healthier coping mechanisms. By regularly engaging in mindfulness practices such as meditation, deep breathing, or body scans, you can train your mind to be more focused, calm, and resilient in the face of stressors. Additionally, incorporating mindfulness into your daily routine can help you cultivate a more positive outlook on life and improve your overall well-being.
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What are meditation and mindfulness?
Meditation is a practice that involves focusing the mind on a particular object, thought, or activity to train attention and awareness, and achieve a mentally clear and emotionally calm state. Mindfulness is a type of meditation that involves paying attention to the present moment without judgment. It involves being fully aware of your thoughts, feelings, bodily sensations, and surrounding environment. Both meditation and mindfulness have been shown to have numerous benefits for mental and physical well-being, including reducing stress, improving focus, and enhancing overall quality of life.
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How do I write a self-evaluation for an internship?
When writing a self-evaluation for an internship, start by reflecting on your overall performance and accomplishments during the internship period. Consider the skills you have developed, the tasks you have completed, and the impact you have made on the organization. Be honest and specific in your evaluation, providing examples and evidence to support your assessment. Additionally, consider areas for improvement and how you plan to address them in the future. Finally, be professional and constructive in your self-evaluation, highlighting your strengths and demonstrating your commitment to continuous growth and development.
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Is loving-kindness meditation sufficient instead of mindfulness meditation?
Loving-kindness meditation and mindfulness meditation serve different purposes and can complement each other. While mindfulness meditation focuses on being present and aware of one's thoughts and feelings without judgment, loving-kindness meditation cultivates feelings of compassion and goodwill towards oneself and others. Both practices can be beneficial for overall well-being, and individuals may choose to incorporate both into their meditation routine for a more holistic approach to mental and emotional health. Ultimately, the effectiveness of each practice depends on the individual's specific needs and goals.
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Program Evaluation : Embedding Evaluation into Program Design and Development
Program Evaluation: Embedding Evaluation into Program Design and Development provides an in-depth examination of the foundations, methods, and relevant issues in the field of evaluation.With an emphasis on an embedded approach, where evaluation is an explicit part of a program that leads to the refinement of the program, students will learn how to conduct effective evaluations that foster continual improvement and enable data-based decision making.This text provides students with both the theoretical understanding and the practical tools to conduct effective evaluations while being rigorous enough for experienced evaluators looking to expand their approach to evaluation.
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Body into Balance : An Herbal Guide to Holistic Self-Care
Silver Nautilus Book Award Winner for Health & Healing An antacid or an aspirin may soothe your pain, but it doesn’t cure the cause of your symptoms.Headaches, indigestion, fatigue, allergies, anxiety, eczema, high blood pressure, and other conditions are clues to a deeper imbalance in your body, and learning to read those clues is a key step in maintaining optimal health.Herbalist Maria Noël Groves shows you how to read your body’s signals and support your own wellness with herbal remedies and other natural treatments.You’ll learn how each of your major body systems — respiratory, digestive, immune, nervous, memory, reproductive, circulatory, and more — optimally functions, and you’ll discover how to use natural remedies to nourish and repair problem areas, restore lost vitality, support your body as a whole, and prevent future problems.Groves includes in-depth instructions, with step-by-step photographs, for making your own herbal remedies, as well as expert guidance on buying and effectively using commercial preparations.
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Utilization-Focused Evaluation
The Fifth Edition of the bestselling Utilization-Focused Evaluation provides expert, detailed advice on conducting evaluations that promote effective use of the findings.Chock full of useful pedagogy, this book presents Michael Quinn Patton's distinctive opinions based on more than forty years of experience, and also the expertise of new co-author Charmagne E.Campbell-Patton. The authors begin by describing the essence of utilization-focused evaluation, and then outline 10 operating principles.They conclude with chapters focused on how evaluation can be used to promote a more thoughtful, equitable, and sustainable world.Richly illustrated with examples, figures, and cartoons, this engaging text shows readers how to design and conduct evaluations that provide useful findings, and which contribute to a more equitable society. A companion website is available to accompany this book.
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Fourth Generation Evaluation
"In Fourth Generation Evaluation, Guba and Lincoln present a strong, unequivocal argument for the epistemological, methodological, and ethical superiority of their refined constructivist inquiry paradigm for the political and practical demands of program evaluation." --Jennifer Greene, Cornell University "I would warmly recommend it as stimulating and challenging reading." --Systems Practice "I consider Fourth Generation Evaluation to be an exceptionally daring and insightful book.It has done more than most books to further loosen the grip of liberal, instrumental ''common sense'' (i.e., ideology) that has constricted the field of evaluation for the past 30 years.The book's idealism is energizing and must only be matched, as the authors certainly know, by yet more hard-headed analysis.Its radical ambitions are inspiring if not always apparently achievable.However, fair is fair: radical ends demand radical means." --Evaluation Practice Fourth Generation Evaluation represents a monumental shift in evaluation practice.Guba and Lincoln point to the inherent problems faced by previous generations of evaluators--politics, ethical dilemmas, imperfections and gaps, inconclusive deductions--and lay the blame for failure and nonutilization at the feet of the unquestioned reliance on the scientific/positivist paradigm of research.Fourth Generation Evaluation, a more informed and sophisticated approach, moves beyond science to include the myriad human, political, social, cultural, and contextual elements that are involved.Based upon relativism, a unity between knower and known, and a subjective epistemology, the authors show how fourth generation evaluation unites the evaluator and the stakeholders in an interaction that creates the product of the evaluation.Differing from previously existing generations, this new approach moves evaluation to a new level, whose key dynamic is negotiation.The constructivist paradigm is espoused by the authors and shown to offer multiple advantages, including empowerment and enfranchisement of stakeholders, as well as an action orientation that defines a course to be followed.Not merely a treatise on evaluation theory, Guba and Lincoln also comprehensively describe the differences between the positivist and constructivist paradigms of research, and provide a practical plan of the steps and processes in conducting a fourth generation evaluation. This is a book that no evaluator can afford to ignore and an important advance in the study of applied research.
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What is an objective evaluation and what is a subjective evaluation?
An objective evaluation is a measurement or assessment that is based on observable, measurable, and verifiable evidence. It is not influenced by personal feelings, interpretations, or biases. A subjective evaluation, on the other hand, is based on personal opinions, interpretations, and feelings. It is influenced by individual perspectives and can vary from person to person. Objective evaluations are often used in scientific research, performance appraisals, and standardized testing, while subjective evaluations are common in art, literature, and personal experiences.
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Isn't the evaluation unfair?
The fairness of an evaluation depends on the criteria and process used to assess the subject. If the evaluation is based on clear, objective criteria and conducted in a transparent and unbiased manner, then it can be considered fair. However, if the evaluation is influenced by personal biases, subjective opinions, or inconsistent standards, then it may be deemed unfair. It is important to ensure that evaluations are conducted with integrity and fairness to accurately assess the subject's performance or qualities.
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What is the difference between mantra meditation and mindfulness meditation?
Mantra meditation involves focusing on a specific word, phrase, or sound to quiet the mind and cultivate a sense of inner peace. This repetition helps to anchor the mind and prevent distractions. On the other hand, mindfulness meditation involves being fully present in the moment, observing thoughts, feelings, and sensations without judgment. It emphasizes awareness of the present moment and acceptance of whatever arises. Both practices can help reduce stress and improve overall well-being, but they differ in their specific techniques and focuses.
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Can mindfulness meditation also have no benefit?
While mindfulness meditation has been shown to have numerous benefits for mental and physical well-being, it is possible that it may not have a positive impact on everyone. Some individuals may not find mindfulness meditation helpful due to personal preferences, lack of consistency in practice, or underlying mental health conditions that require additional support. It is important to recognize that mindfulness meditation is not a one-size-fits-all solution and that different practices or therapies may be more effective for some individuals.
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