Program Evaluation for Social Workers Foundations of Evidence-Based Programs

by Grinnell, Jr., Richard M.; Gabor, Peter A.; Unrau, Yvonne A.

• ISBN13: 9780195392487
• ISBN10: 0195392485
• Edition: 5th
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2009-05-01
• Publisher: Oxford University Press

Summary

This text presents a practical and tested approach of how to do case- and program-level evaluations within social service programs. It provides an unintimidating conceptual understanding of how programs can become more accountable by incorporating uncomplicated evaluation strategies into their day-to-day service delivery activities. With the above in mind, this edition has been completely updated, revised (some chapters have been totally rewritten), and re-arranged in an effort to present the essential ingredients for programs to become evidence based. The result is a text eminently suited for social work program evaluation courses, administration courses, program planning courses, and program design courses. * The book is student-friendly and written in a straightforward manner * Emphasis on ethics, diversity, stakeholder involvement, and logic models reflected throughout the entire book *Each chapter illustrates how its contents can be incorporated into evidence-based programs * Its unique perspective blends case- and program-level evaluation techniques * It highlights the monitoring approach to evaluation * The book has a logical and flexible learning plan that allows a range of customization possibilities * Prepares students to become accountable and competent social work practitioners and future program administrators * Numerous, figures, tables, and boxes bring content to life [box] Visit the companion website at www.oup.com/us/swevaluation for student and instructor resources

Author Biography

Richard M. Grinnell is Professor and Clair & Clarice Platt Jones/Helen Frays Endowed Chair of Social Work Research at Western Michigan University.
Peter A. Gabor is a Professor of Social Work at the University of Calgary.
Yvonne A. Unrau is an Associate Professor of Social Work at Western Michigan University.

Table of Contents

Preparing For An Evaluation

Becoming an Evidence-Based Practitioner

Working Towards Evidence-Based Programs

Designing Evidence-Based Programs

Preparing for an Evaluation

Doing An Evaluation

Doing a Needs Assessment

Doing a Process Evaluation

Doing an Outcome Evaluation

Doing an Efficiency Evaluation

Gathering Data And Making Decisions

Measuring Objectives

Collecting Data

Developing a Data Information System

Using Graphics to Report Evaluation Data

Analyzing Qualitative Data

Making Decisions with Data

Knowing The Contexts Of Evaluation

Managing Politics, Ethics, and Standards

Becoming a Culturally-Appropriate Evaluator

Constructing Logic Models

Data Collection Evaluation Plan

Data Analysis Evaluation Plan

Preparing For An Evaluation

Becoming an Evidence-Based Practitioner

Working Towards Evidence-Based Programs

Designing Evidence-Based Programs

Preparing for an Evaluation

Doing An Evaluation

Doing a Needs Assessment

Doing a Process Evaluation

Doing an Outcome Evaluation

Doing an Efficiency Evaluation

Gathering Data And Making Decisions

Measuring Objectives

Collecting Data

Developing a Data Information System

Using Graphics to Report Evaluation Data

Analyzing Qualitative Data

Making Decisions with Data

Knowing The Contexts Of Evaluation

Managing Politics, Ethics, and Standards

Becoming a Culturally-Appropriate Evaluator

Constructing Logic Models

Data Collection Evaluation Plan

Data Analysis Evaluation Plan

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