Credibility, Validity, and Assumptions in Program Evaluation Methodology

Nkwake, Apollo M.

doi:10.1007/978-3-319-19021-1

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“…Program evaluation is a systematic process to identify, clarify, and present information on a program based on predetermined criteria and the results used to make decisions for stakeholders. Basically program evaluation aims to "help practitioners understand the kinds of evaluative decisions they face and enhance their ability to deliberate well" [10]. Furthermore, Robert E Stake explained that "the principal purpose of evaluation is to produce information that can guide decisions regarding the adoption of modification of educational programs" [11].…”

Section: A Concept Of the Evaluation Programmentioning

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The Evaluation of the School Principals Candidates Training Program in LPMP of West Nusa Tenggara Province

Irawan¹,

Madhakomala²,

Matin³

2019

Proceedings of the Padang International Conference on Educational Management and Administration (PICEMA 2018)

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The research is aimed to evaluate the training program candidates of school principals in LPMP West Nusa Tenggara Province. This research uses qualitative approach, evaluative research method with Robert Stake Responsive Evaluation Model. Data collection techniques uses observation, interviews, and documentation studies. The results of the study of training program explain: (1) Antecedent of training program, in general have met the evaluation criteria. As for the aspect of facilities, especially the classroom organizers need to consider the ratio of number of training participants per classroom; (2) Implementation of training programs, generally categorized have met the evaluation criteria. As for the time allocation aspect the organizers need to consider the length of the lesson that the time should be adjusted as the needs of training participants; and (3) The outcomes of the training program, in accordance with the purpose of training program for the candidates of school principals which is improvement of competence of participants in aspects of knowledge, attitude, and skills. The conclusion of this research is that in general, the education and training program of the prospective principals is able to run effectively, the thing which should be considered to be improved by the training organizer is aspect ratio of the number of participants training and the duration of the lesson. The training program is very effective to be done continuously because this program prepares candidates who have personality, managerial, entrepreneurial, supervision and social competence, so that it will have an impact on the quality of school education. Keywords-candidates of school principals; evaluation on training program. I.

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Section: A Concept Of the Evaluation Programmentioning

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The Evaluation of the School Principals Candidates Training Program in LPMP of West Nusa Tenggara Province

Irawan¹,

Madhakomala²,

Matin³

2019

Proceedings of the Padang International Conference on Educational Management and Administration (PICEMA 2018)

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“…For them, evaluative thinking is:critical thinking applied in the context of evaluation, motivated by an attitude of inquisitiveness and a belief in the value of evidence, that involves identifying assumptions , posing thoughtful questions, pursuing deeper understanding through reflection and perspective taking, and informing decisions in preparation for action. (p. 378; emphasis added)Elsewhere, Nkwake and colleagues (Nkwake, 2013, 2015; Nkwake & Morrow, 2016a, 2016b) have provided a thorough analysis of the importance of assumptions in evaluative thinking and evaluation practice. Summed up well in a quotation provided by Nkwake:Every human society rests on assumptions that, most of the time, are not only unchallenged but not even reflected upon.…”

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What’s the Problem Represented to Be? Problem Definition Critique as a Tool for Evaluative Thinking

Archibald

2019

American Journal of Evaluation

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Problem definition in program planning and evaluation is rarely problematized. In this article, I discuss why the lack of problem problematization is itself problematic—in other words, why treating problems as self-evident can pose a risk for evaluation practice. Then, to help avoid such risks, I suggest Carol Bacchi’s “What’s the Problem Represented to Be?” approach as a useful tool to focus evaluative thinking on the frequently tacit step of problem definition. Bacchi’s approach, informed by feminist and poststructuralist epistemologies, is designed to facilitate critical interrogation of policies and programs, focusing on the social and value-laden ways in which problems are initially defined. I propose that evaluators can fruitfully use Bacchi’s tool to promote evaluative thinking about the assumptions that inhere problem representation and thus can help promote better evaluation.

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“…Therefore, the program evaluation can be generalized as a series of activities collect and analyse information to assist in determining effective decisions on a program. [4] mentioned that the purpose of program evaluation is to know the achievement of program objectives by step knowing the implementation of program activities in accordance with expectations. In addition, program evaluation also aims helps practitioners understand the kinds of evaluative decisions they face and enhances their ability to deliberate well.…”

Section: A Program Evaluation Conceptmentioning

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Implementation of Context, Input, Process, and Product (CIIP) Evaluation on Head of Library Candidate in Bengkulu Province

Adisel¹,

Suryadi²,

Widodo³

2019

Proceedings of the Padang International Conference on Educational Management and Administration (PICEMA 2018)

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The implementation of Context, Input, Process, and Product (CIIP) model to evaluate the training program of Libary Head Candidate held by the authorized institution for education quality for Bengkulu Province is presented in this study. Several methods such as observations, interviews, and documentations are performed in this study to determine how is the effectiveness CIIP model to escalate the knowledge of libray head candidate. In general, the results show that the training program could be reasoable to implement since it is consistent with standard and criteria of training program. The program also has a clear basis and purpose, which is on the same lane to the training program objectives. All candidate could be notified as eligible candidates. The results also reveals that the training program should be improved to escalate the level of training program in all training aspects, especially related to fit and proper criteria for candidate of library head in all schools in Province of Bengkulu.

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Credibility, Validity, and Assumptions in Program Evaluation Methodology

Cited by 16 publications

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The Evaluation of the School Principals Candidates Training Program in LPMP of West Nusa Tenggara Province

The Evaluation of the School Principals Candidates Training Program in LPMP of West Nusa Tenggara Province

What’s the Problem Represented to Be? Problem Definition Critique as a Tool for Evaluative Thinking

Implementation of Context, Input, Process, and Product (CIIP) Evaluation on Head of Library Candidate in Bengkulu Province

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