In addressing a variety of significant social issues, the authors of this book show ways of communicating effectively and successfully with powerful policy making bodies in their overall efforts to improve the world in which we live. Ethnographic insights and research findings by qualitative researchers throughout the world cover such diverse topics as environmental health and safety, the dropout problem, educational reform, AIDS education, homelessness and the education of gifted children. This book then details how these socially vital findings are presented qualitatively and quantitatively...
In addressing a variety of significant social issues, the authors of this book show ways of communicating effectively and successfully with powerful p...
David M. Fetterman Shakeh J. Kaftarian Abraham Wandersman
Explores empowerment evaluation, a method for using evaluation concepts, techniques, and findings to foster improvement and self-determination. This book focuses on the various contexts in which empowerment evaluation is conducted, ranging from resistant environments to responsive environments.
Explores empowerment evaluation, a method for using evaluation concepts, techniques, and findings to foster improvement and self-determination. This b...
Employing both qualitative and quantitative methodologies, empowerment evaluation is the use of evaluation concepts, techniques, and findings to foster improvement and self-determination. David M. Fetterman explores its background and theory and goes on to present the three steps of empowerment evaluation: establishing a mission statement about a program; taking stock; and charting a course for the future, while using case studies to highlight these steps in practice. Foundations of Empowerment Evaluation also covers standards for using EE; caveats and concerns; how to distinguish EE from...
Employing both qualitative and quantitative methodologies, empowerment evaluation is the use of evaluation concepts, techniques, and findings to fo...
Employing both qualitative and quantitative methodologies, empowerment evaluation is the use of evaluation concepts, techniques, and findings to foster improvement and self-determination. David M. Fetterman explores its background and theory and goes on to present the three steps of empowerment evaluation: establishing a mission statement about a program; taking stock; and charting a course for the future, while using case studies to highlight these steps in practice. Foundations of Empowerment Evaluation also covers standards for using EE; caveats and concerns; how to distinguish EE from...
Employing both qualitative and quantitative methodologies, empowerment evaluation is the use of evaluation concepts, techniques, and findings to fo...
David M. Fetterman Abraham Wandersman Ricardo A. Millett
The most current formulation of the ten principles of empowerment evaluation and tools for implementation are provided in this text. Case studies of community health initiatives, school district programs, and corporate programs aimed at bridging the digital divide are discussed.
The most current formulation of the ten principles of empowerment evaluation and tools for implementation are provided in this text. Case studies of c...
David M. Fetterman Abraham Wandersman Ricardo A. Millett
Case studies of community health initiatives, school district programs, and corporate programs aimed at bridging the digital divide are discussed in this study of the guiding principles of empowerment evaluations and how the principles can be put into practice.
Case studies of community health initiatives, school district programs, and corporate programs aimed at bridging the digital divide are discussed in t...
Critics of qualitative educational evaluation frequently assume this approach is a monolithic entity rather than a multitude of varied approaches. This collection dispels this myth by comparing, contrasting, and clarifying various qualitative approaches. It represents a wealth of practical alternatives designed to add to the evaluator's arsenal. The editor has combined classic papers with newer writings to present a comprehensive coverage of varied approaches in the field--including ethnography, naturalistic inquiry, generic pragmatic (sociological) qualitative inquiry, connoisseurship and...
Critics of qualitative educational evaluation frequently assume this approach is a monolithic entity rather than a multitude of varied approaches. ...
David M. Fetterman Shakeh Kaftarian Abraham Wandersman
This Second Edition celebrates 21 years of the practice of empowerment evaluation, a term first coined by David Fetterman during his presidential address for the American Evaluation Association. Since
This Second Edition celebrates 21 years of the practice of empowerment evaluation, a term first coined by David Fetterman during his ...
