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303339 (v.3) CAS - Community Program Evaluation 311


 

Area:

Centre for Aboriginal Studies

Credits:

25.0

Contact Hours:

30.0

Seminar:

1 x 30 Hours Quarterly

Prerequisite(s):

303329 (v.3) CAS - Evaluation Project 313 or any previous version

Syllabus:

Review of the components of Indigenous Community Management and Development (ICMD) or Indigenous Primary Health Care (IPHC) practice including aboriginal terms of reference, community development and community management or primary health care and their application to evaluation practice. Links between evaluation, community development and action research. Ethical evaluation practice. Participation of the critical reference group and other stakeholders in the evaluation project.
 

Unit Outcomes:

On successful completion of the unit, the student have - Explained the key concepts and purposes of program evaluation in relation to policy and program development. Explained the concept of "goodness of fit" in terms of the principles and practices of Aboriginal Terms of Reference, Community Development and Community Management or Primary Health Care in relation to program evaluation. Developed a management plan for own evaluation project. Negotiated an evaluation facilitator role with their employer and other stakeholders and identify relevant criteria re scope of own evaluation project.

Texts and references listed below are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Some units taught offshore are modified at selected locations. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information and approved offshore variations to unit information before finalising study and textbook purchases.

Unit References:

Lewis J, and Walker R., (1992) Discussion Paper; 'Evaluating the Goodness of Fit': Intrinsic Values and Goals, unpublished. Lewis J, and Walker R., (1992) Discussion Paper; 'Evaluating the Goodness of Fit': The Critical Reference Group, unpublished. Patton, M. Q., (1982) Ch 3 "Collaborative Evaluation Practice with Groups" in Practical Evaluation Sage Publications, Inc. California. Stecher, B,M., and Davis, A,W., Ch 1"Thinking About the Focusing Process" in How to Focus an Evaluation, Sage Publications. Windle, C., (1979), "The Citizen as Part of the Management Process" in The Evaluator and Management, Sage Research Progress Series. Scougall, J., Discussion Paper: "Why policy evaluation measurement is so difficult?" unpublished.

Unit Texts:

Workbook and Book of Readings. Kemmis, S., and McTaggart, R., (1982), Introduction in The Action Research Planner, Deakin University Press, Victoria. Kirby, Sl, and McKenna, K., (1989), Experience Research Social Change Methods from The Margins, Garamond Press, Ontario. Wadsworth, Y., (1991), Do It Yourself Social Research (8th ed), Victorian Council of Social Service and Allen and Unwin, Collingwood. Wadsworth, Y., (1997), Everyday Evaluation on the Run, (2nd ed), Allen and Unwin, St Leonards, New South Wales.
 

Unit Assessment Breakdown:

Assignment (research methods 30%), Negotiation report presentation (30%), Skills test (40%). Students must obtain a 50% grade in each assessment unit to achieve a Pass grade. This is by Pass/Fail Assessment.

Field of Education:

 90300 Studies in Human Society (Narrow Grouping)

HECS Band (if applicable):

1  

Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information:

 Not Online  

Result Type:

 Pass/Fail


Availability

YearLocationPeriodInternalArea ExternalCentral External
2004Bentley CampusSemester 1Y  

Area
External
refers to external course/units run by the School or Department, offered online or through Web CT, or offered by research.
Central
External
refers to external course/units run through the Curtin Bentley-based Distance Education Area

 
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