Book Reviews: 'Program Evaluation Methods and Case Studies', 'In transition: A guide to the menopause', 'Disability Awareness Package: Resource Manual (2nd ed.)', 'Drug-Nutrient Interactions: The Manual'

1996 ◽  
Vol 2 (4) ◽  
pp. 86
Author(s):  
Stephen Polgar ◽  
Lindsay Paul ◽  
Elica Ristevski ◽  
Megan Ballinger
Keyword(s):  
Program Evaluation ◽  
Health Education ◽  
Case Studies ◽  
Human Services ◽  
Nutrient Interactions ◽  
Resource Manual ◽  
Disability Awareness ◽  
Program Evaluations ◽  
Outcome Evaluations

Providers of human services are aware of the necessity for systematic outcome evaluations as an integral part of program delivery. Posavac and Carey (1997) have written a compact and well organised text for introducing the reader to the practical aspects of designing, implementing and communicating the results of program evaluations in the broad (health, education, welfare) area of human services. This is the fifth edition of the book, an indication that readers have, for over fifteen years, found it a useful introductory text.

Program Evaluation

2013 ◽  
Author(s):  
Peter Gabor ◽  
Richard M. Grinnell ◽  
Yvonne A. Unrau
Keyword(s):  
Program Evaluation ◽  
Cost Efficiency ◽  
Culturally Appropriate ◽  
Needs Assessments ◽  
Program Evaluations ◽  
Service Programs ◽  
The Social ◽  
Outcome Evaluations ◽  
Social Service Programs ◽  
Process Evaluations

This article discusses how four types of program evaluations can be used in social service programs: (a) needs assessments, (b) process evaluations, (c) outcome evaluations, and (d) cost-efficiency evaluations. Different approaches to evaluation are also reviewed, including culturally appropriate evaluations. The future of program evaluation within the social work profession is also discussed along with various trends.

Case Studies of Musculoskeletal-Simulation-Based Rehabilitation Program Evaluation

2009 ◽  
Vol 25 (3) ◽  
pp. 634-638 ◽  
Author(s):  
Leng-Feng Lee ◽  
M.S. Narayanan ◽  
S. Kannan ◽  
F. Mendel ◽  
V.N. Krovi
Keyword(s):  
Program Evaluation ◽  
Case Studies ◽  
Rehabilitation Program ◽  
Musculoskeletal Simulation ◽  
Simulation Based

A review of program evaluations in an Australian independent school: Participants’ perspectives

2014 ◽  
Vol 58 (3) ◽  
pp. 262-277
Author(s):  
Jeanne Maree Allen ◽  
Julie Rimes
Keyword(s):  
Program Evaluation ◽  
Academic Integrity ◽  
Best Practice ◽  
Independent School ◽  
Evaluation Methods ◽  
Questionnaire Data ◽  
School Program ◽  
Program Evaluations ◽  
Documentary Analysis ◽  
Study Participants

This article reports on ways in which one Australian independent school seeks to develop and sustain best practice and academic integrity in its programs through a system of ongoing program evaluation, involving a systematic, cyclical appraisal of the school’s suite of six faculties. A number of different evaluation methods have been and continue to be used, each developed to best suit the particular program under evaluation. In order to gain an understanding of the effectiveness of this process, we conducted a study into participants’ perceptions of the strengths and weaknesses of the four program evaluations undertaken between 2009 and 2011. Drawing on documentary analysis of the evaluation reports and analysis of questionnaire data from the study participants, a number of findings were generated. These findings are provided and discussed, together with suggestions about ways in which the conceptualisation and conduct of school program evaluations might be enhanced.

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