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Foundations of Evaluation (EDUC90850) // Further information

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Further information

  • Texts

    Prescribed texts

    There are no specifically prescribed texts for this subject.

    Recommended texts and other resources

    Throughout their evaluation course, students could benefit from one or more introductory evaluation textbooks. The following are recommended:
    • Fitzpatrick, J. L., Sanders, J. R., Worthen, B. R. (2010). Program evaluation: Alternative approaches and practical guidelines (4th ed.). Boston, MA: Pearson Publishing.
    • Owen, J. M. (2006). Program evaluation: Forms and approaches (3rd ed.). Sydney: Allen and Unwin.
    • Rossi, P. H., Lipsey, M. W. & Freeman, H. E. (2004) Evaluation: A systematic approach (7th ed.). Thousand Oaks: Sage Publications.
    • Stufflebeam, D.L. & Coryn, C. L. S. (2014). Evaluation theory, models, & applications. San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass.
    • Weiss, C. (1998). Evaluation (2nd ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prentice Hall.
    • Mertens, D. M., & Wilson, A. T. (2012). Program evaluation theory and practice. New York, NY: Guilford Publications.
    • Posavac, E. J. (2010). Program evaluation: Methods and case studies (8th ed.). Boston, MA: Pearson Publishing.

  • Related Handbook entries

    This subject contributes to the following:

    TypeName
    CourseGraduate Certificate in Evaluation
    CourseMaster of TESOL
    CourseMaster of Evaluation
    CourseMaster of International Education (International Baccalaureate)
    CourseMaster of Education
    CourseMaster of Biomedical Science
    CourseMaster of Modern Languages Education
    Specialisation (formal)Biomedical
  • Links to additional information

    http://www.unimelb.edu.au/online/evaluation/

  • 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