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Debates in Evaluation (EDUC90715)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5Not available in 2020
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Overview
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This subject examines the origins and evolution of evaluation theories, models and approaches. Topics covered include: the nature and role of evaluation theory; pioneering figures and major debates in evaluation’s short but rich history; approaches to classifying evaluation theories; and, the relationship between evaluation theory and contemporary practice. Classes will involve examining and critiquing evaluation theorists and theories through key readings, class debates and interactive role plays.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- identify and compare key thinkers and major schools of thought in the field of evaluation;
- analyse and critique the views of prominent evaluation theorists; and
- integrate knowledge of evaluation theory into a broad range of applied evaluation settings.
Last updated: 10 February 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
EDUC90798
Recommended background knowledge
It is preferable to have completed the subject EDUC90713 Program Evaluation: Forms and Approaches or EDUC90850 Foundations of Evaluation prior to commencement of this subject.
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 10 February 2024
Assessment
Due to the impact of COVID-19, assessment may differ from that published in the Handbook. Students are reminded to check the subject assessment requirements published in the subject outline on the LMS
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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Community contribution
| Throughout the teaching period | 20% |
Theorist paper
| Mid term | 30% |
Topic paper
| End of the assessment period | 50% |
Last updated: 10 February 2024
Dates & times
Not available in 2020
Time commitment details
170 hours
Last updated: 10 February 2024
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
None
Recommended texts and other resources
Shadish, W.R. Cook, T.D. & Leviton, L.C. (1991) Foundations of Program Evaluation: Theories of practice. Newbury Park, CA: Sage.
Alkin, M.C. (Ed). (2013). Evaluation Roots: A wider perspective of theorists' views and influences (2nd ed). Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage. NB-
First edition of Alkin is also fine.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Graduate Certificate in Evaluation Course Master of Evaluation Course Master of Evaluation - Links to additional information
- Available through the Community Access Program
About the Community Access Program (CAP)
This subject is available through the Community Access Program (also called Single Subject Studies) which allows you to enrol in single subjects offered by the University of Melbourne, without the commitment required to complete a whole degree.
Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.
- Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
This subject is available to students studying at the University from eligible overseas institutions on exchange and study abroad. Students are required to satisfy any listed requirements, such as pre- and co-requisites, for enrolment in the subject.
Last updated: 10 February 2024