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Peer reviewedMorell, Jonathan A., Ed. – Evaluation and Program Planning, 2002
Describes 14 evaluations of HIV and AIDS programs undertaken in sub-Saharan Africa over the last decade. These programs demonstrate the importance of enhancing program quality and providing national coverage, rooting programs in community, empowering young people, and developing partnerships to combat HIV and AIDS. (SLD)
Descriptors: Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome, Foreign Countries, Program Effectiveness, Program Evaluation
Peer reviewedShadish, William R., Ed.; And Others – Evaluation and Program Planning, 1995
The five articles of this special section focus on the quantitative-qualitative debate in program evaluation. This section focuses on philosophical aspects of program evaluation, making it clear that the issues are far more complex than the simple quantitative-qualitative dichotomy described by T. S. Kuhn (1970) implies. (SLD)
Descriptors: Evaluation Methods, Mathematics, Program Evaluation, Qualitative Research
Peer reviewedHendricks, Michael, Ed.; And Others – New Directions for Program Evaluation, 1990
Six papers discuss the increasing role of federal Offices of Inspectors General (OIGs) in program evaluation. This issue presents an overview of such inspections, case studies from three federal agencies, and a review of questions and concerns about inspections by OIGs. (SLD)
Descriptors: Case Studies, Federal Government, Federal Programs, Government Role
Peer reviewedYin, Robert K., Ed. – Evaluation and Program Planning, 1997
Outcomes evaluation of community partnerships to prevent substance abuse poses many methodological challenges. The nine articles of this special section illustrate the variety of approaches evaluators have taken to studies that are often complicated because of small sample size. (SLD)
Descriptors: Community Programs, Evaluation Methods, Prevention, Program Evaluation
Peer reviewedRyan, Alan G.; Baillie, Lynne E. – Canadian Journal of Program Evaluation/La Revue canadienne d'evaluation de programme, 1997
Two articles present differing points of view on the evaluation of the development of a teacher education program. "Through the Looking Glass..." describes what happens when an evaluator becomes the evaluation client, and "Degrees of Strangeness" reports on the evaluator's findings and opinions. (SLD)
Descriptors: Evaluation Methods, Evaluation Utilization, Evaluators, Program Development
Peer reviewedTurpin, Robin S.; Sinacore, James M., Eds. – New Directions for Program Evaluation, 1991
Eight papers on multisite evaluation are presented. Topics include organizational and methodological issues, program theory, coordination of staffing, and the program review team approach. Programs and policies evaluated include those focusing on adult day health care, spousal assault, mental health, job-training for single mothers, criminal…
Descriptors: Administrative Organization, Coordination, Evaluation Methods, Health Programs
Peer reviewedLarson, Colleen L.; Preskill, Hallie, Eds. – New Directions for Program Evaluation, 1991
Seven papers are presented, which are designed to introduce evaluators and other consultants to the complex realities of the changing world of business and industry. Topics include how the practice of evaluation is changing in organizations in transition, and evaluation from the perspective of its role in changing organizations. (SLD)
Descriptors: Administration, Business, Change Strategies, Evaluation Methods
Peer reviewedWye, Christopher G., Ed.; Hatry, Harry P., Ed. – New Directions for Program Evaluation, 1988
Six papers on the use and usefulness of program evaluation conducted inside government institutions by government staff, rather than by outside contractors or university personnel, are presented. Federal, state, and local evaluation efforts in executive and legislative environments are analyzed. (TJH)
Descriptors: Cost Effectiveness, Evaluation Methods, Federal Government, Legislation
Peer reviewedNewcomer, Kathryn E., Ed. – New Directions for Evaluation, 1997
The seven chapters of this volume review current design and use of performance measurement in public and nonprofit programs. The contexts surrounding design and implementation of performance measurement systems and best practices are discussed, and examples of the use of performance measurement in government and the nonprofit sector are presented.…
Descriptors: Evaluation Methods, Government (Administrative Body), Nonprofit Organizations, Performance Based Assessment
Peer reviewedSchwandt, Thomas A., Ed. – Evaluation and Program Planning, 1990
An editorial and two articles on quality control in evaluation are presented. Topics covered include definition and assessment of evaluation quality and development of standards for judging quality. Programs inspections activities of the Office of Inspector General of the Department of Health and Human Services are discussed. (TJH)
Descriptors: Definitions, Evaluation Criteria, Evaluators, Federal Programs
Peer reviewedKu, Leighton; Besharov, Douglas J.; Germanis, Peter – Public Interest, 1999
L. Ku supports the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) nutrition program as effective in improving children's health. D. Besharov and P. Germanis reiterate their earlier criticisms that the program is less effective than commonly believed and that research evidence about its effectiveness is flawed. (SLD)
Descriptors: Child Health, Children, Infants, Nutrition
Peer reviewedConrad, Kendon J., Ed.; Roberts-Gray, Cynthia, Ed. – New Directions for Program Evaluation, 1988
Six essays are presented that discuss the definition, methodologies, and contexts of program environment evaluation. Specific topics covered include the use of profiles and models, social-psychological classroom environments, program/organization congruence, program personnel, and measuring implementation of social treatment. (TJH)
Descriptors: Classroom Environment, Educational Assessment, Evaluation Methods, Institutional Environment
Rhodes, Frederick J. – School Guidance Worker, 1980
Discusses advances made in school counseling in Ontario in the past decade and goals for the future. Counselors must strive for continual improvement and evaluation of their own and their school programs to assist students in developing personal life skills. (JAC)
Descriptors: Career Counseling, Counselor Qualifications, Counselor Role, Declining Enrollment
Peer reviewedCalvert, Donald R., Ed. – American Annals of the Deaf, 1981
The special issue with 21 articles reports a study by the Central Institute of the Deaf (Missouri) to design a small, "ideal" program for elementary age deaf children, given the condition that cost, staff, materials, and space were no problems. (SB)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Curriculum, Deafness, Demonstration Programs
Peer reviewedLocurto, Charles; And Others – Intelligence, 1991
Effects of preschool education beyond increase in intelligence quotient (IQ) are explored. The conclusion that preschool programs engender relatively few lasting beyond-IQ effects is challenged by L. J. Schweinhart and D. P. Weikart in their response contending that preschool education enhances general competence throughout life. (SLD)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Early Intervention, Educationally Disadvantaged, Intelligence Quotient
