Advanced Evaluation Theory and Practice (MEA 401)
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MEA 401 – ADVANCED EVALUATION THEORY AND PRACTICE
Module Objective
To provide advanced theoretical and methodological understanding of evaluation and prepare learners to critically assess and lead complex evaluations.
Learning Outcomes
Learners should be able to:
1. Critically analyse evaluation theories.
2. Compare evaluation paradigms.
3. Select appropriate evaluation approaches.
4. Critique evaluation designs.
5. Analyse validity and credibility.
6. Integrate multiple evaluation methods.
7. Assess complex interventions.
8. Manage evaluation quality.
9. Critically interpret evaluation findings.
10. Defend evaluation conclusions.
Module Content
1. Advanced evaluation theory
2. Evaluation paradigms
3. Utilisation-focused evaluation
4. Theory-driven evaluation
5. Realist evaluation
6. Developmental evaluation
7. Participatory evaluation
8. Empowerment evaluation
9. Mixed-method evaluation
10. Complexity and evaluation
11. Evaluation validity
12. Credibility
13. Evaluation quality
14. Evaluation ethics
15. Evaluator independence
16. Evaluation utilisation
17. Evaluation synthesis
18. Meta-evaluation
19. Evaluation communication
20. Contemporary evaluation challenges
IPSD Contact Information
Mr. Peter Senesie, IPSD Assistant Vice President and Dean
Email: psenesie@pathsu.education
Whats App: +232 76 752525
Dr. Michael Udam, Associate Dean, IPSD
Email: mudam@pathsu.education
Whats App: +234 803 249 6398
IPSD Website: PATHS University IPSD
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