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… and students the opportunity to apply principles of learning, cognition, and motivation to vital problems in the area of education; develop a solid understanding of research, … and expertise, students develop the skills to meet the needs of diverse populations and design and implement …Academic ProgramTasks: C4D R,M&E through the Rainbow Framework
The Rainbow Framework structures the main, practical 'tasks' involved in doing research, monitoring and evaluation (R,M&E) into seven themes or 'clusters'.Framework/GuideCommunication for Development (C4D)52 Weeks of BetterEvaluation: Week 39: Professional Development Opportunities
… there has never been a better time to tap into any number of fantastic free or low cost professional development … This week we want to bring to your attention a few of the face-to face workshops, webinars and online … its partners have to offer. First up, let’s look at some of the free, on-line professional development opportunities …BlogWeek 35: What is Visionary Evaluation?
… we start a series on "visionary evaluation" - the theme of the 2014 American Evaluation Association conference in … October. The series is designed to encourage discussion of these issues to inform presentations and discussions at … . The theme is intended to spur us to draw forth the best of what evaluation can offer to our world in these times of …BlogSocial Equity Assessment Tool (SEAT) for evaluation
… and their affiliation Khalil Bitar, Willy Brandt School of Public Policy, University of Erfurt / Chair, EvalYouth Global Network / Co-leader, … you used or intend on using this resource? SEAT is new. It needs to be piloted still, which I plan on doing soon. Yet, I …ResourceParticipatory evaluation of participatory research
… by Dr. Dindo Campilan at the Forum on Evaluation of International Cooperation Projects: Centering on Development of Human Resources in the Field of Agriculture held on 6-7 … Most evaluation efforts are designed to serve the needs of project proponents, implementors and donors. They …ResourceA guide to participatory monitoring of behaviour change communication for HIV/AIDS
… approach to evaluation. Excerpt "A wide array of participatory appraisal tools and materials about … – p. 43, 63-66 Peer Educator/Outreach Worker Training Needs Self-Assessment – p. 43, 67-70 Health Care Provider Needs Self-Assessment – p. 43, 71-73 Summary Checklist for …ResourceMaking sense of evaluation: A handbook for everyone
… more about how to measure and understand the effectiveness of their programmes. The contents are presented in four … featuring a penguin case study to ground the theory of evaluation in real life. This resource and the following … an easy introduction to the concepts, theory and language of evaluation, with a penguin-based case study taking readers …ResourceEngage team
… staff (internal) or a third party (external) or a mix of both. Advertising the Terms of Reference (ToR) / Request for Proposal (RFP) is the first … have also been shown to be effective. Call for Expression of Interest (IoE) Evaluation proposal Evaluator(s) selection …Framework/GuideManager's guide to evaluationMixed methods in evaluation part 2: exploring the case of a mixed-method outcome evaluation
… in evaluation with an interview with the three authors of the recently published paper: Mixing methods for rich and … Centre in Lima, Peru and Donald Cole from the University of Toronto discuss the evaluation they recently conducted … to choose the right mix and to fit the approach to your needs as well as the technical skills to apply them and adapt …BlogWeek 12: Evaluation innovation in transparency and accountability
… person or group in question. The context-specific nature of what constitutes ‘an innovation’ became clear during a … the T/A Initiative (see Box) hosted the second gathering of its community of practice. Over 70 activists, researchers, international …BlogC4D: Holistic
… experience. Where do we start The define and frame sets of tasks can be useful for thinking about a holistic … approach. While it is important to define the scope of R, M&E, it is important not to focus too narrowly on the separate parts of an initiative, but instead to view the C4D and related …Framework/GuideCommunication for Development (C4D)Ralph Stacey's agreement & certainty matrix
… This paper from Brenda Zimmerman outlines the use of Ralph Stacey's Agreement & Certainty Matrix. The tool is a … actions in a complex adaptive system based on the degree of certainty and level of agreement on the issue in question. Excerpt "Potential …ResourceLearning Lessons: Sharpening the Operational Focus on Inclusive Growth
… Bank (ADB) synthesizes key lessons drawn from evaluations of projects and programs that have been funded by the ADB. It argues that a growing inequality of outcomes and opportunity may make growth socially … the inclusiveness of the growth process. But that interest needs to be matched by a sharper operational focus on how …ResourceMaster of Science in Applied Psychology, with emphasis in
Evaluation Research… This applied program is designed around a core of psychological theories and methods, with three … program, taken by all students, focuses on the development of critical thinking and data driven assessment and decision … and abilities needed to apply the theories and methods of psychology to the identification and solution of a variety …Academic ProgramMaster of Evaluation
… work in this research and professional field as part of a master's degree, which offers very good professional … prepares interested parties for the scientific processing of evaluation questions as well as for expert and advisory activities in the field of evaluation; teach core competencies needed for tasks …GEI Training and Professional DevelopmentPractical considerations for leading and working on a mixed methods project
… for, design and carry out their projects. "The focus of this toolkit is in other words on the practical aspects of such work, covering some of the more common pitfalls that mixed options projects might …ResourceInfographics
… understood. An infographic is more than just a collection of data visualisations (‘dataviz’) – it is designed to tell a … materials for a presentation or workshop, or as a summary of key messages from a more detailed report. Infographics …MethodDoctorate in Evaluation, Statistics and Methodology
… The overall focus of the program is to provide students with the requisite skills and experiences essential for three types of professional careers: i) as an evaluation, applied … internal evaluator or in-house ESM consultant serving the needs of the organization in which they are employed. The …Academic ProgramApplying a human rights and gender equality lens to the OECD evaluation criteria
… rights and gender equality perspective from the beginning of an intervention. It discusses the key considerations and …ResourceAn overview of monitoring and evaluation for adaptive management (working paper #1)
… development, this paper is relevant to wider areas of public good activity, especially in a time of global pandemic, uncertainty and an increasing need for … funded by the Australian Government through the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The views expressed in this …ResourceAdvisory group
… to provide advice on an individual evaluation, a series of evaluations, or the evaluation function within an organization. Decisions (such as approving a terms of reference, selection of an external evaluator, or acceptance of a final report) …Method52 weeks of BetterEvaluation: Week 26: Understanding causes
… If you are doing any kind of outcome or impact evaluation, you need to know something … all, the word "outcome" implies something that "comes out of" the program – right? This has been a hot topic for … Understand Causes webinar: All outcome/impact evaluation needs causal inference Going qualitative doesn't let you off …BlogDemocracy, governance, and randomised media assistance
… and contribution. This briefing finds that the use of such methods to evaluate the impact of media and communication programs is sometimes possible, … to evaluate using these methods and the complexity of media development hinders the efficacy of such …ResourceEthnoCorder
This software, developed by Robot Blimp Industries, is a tool designed to allow users to conduct rich media surveys while in the field.ResourceCertificate in Education Program Evaluation
… program prepares you with an advanced understanding of program evaluation theory, methods, and applications for … effectively measure, evaluate, and report on the success of programming within your organization. … Certificate in …Academic ProgramMaster of Education in Educational Psychology, with Concentration in Research and Evaluation
… needed to improve learning and behavior in a variety of settings. The educational, psychological, and research/evaluation components of the required core make this an ideal degree for anyone who … education, psychology, or related area. A unique feature of the degree is the ability to satisfy the elective …Academic ProgramWriting for professional audiences
… Sherri McCarthy discussed the step-by-step process of writing for a professional audience when writing is not your first love. She explained common challenges of professional writing and provide clear steps for … exceptional written content tailored to their particular needs. Sherri has nearly two decades of experience in …ResourceOptimal Bandwidth Choice for the Regression Discontinuity Estimator
… discontinuity designs which can be used for the evaluation of development interventions. The specific focus of the investigation is the choice of the smoothing parameter that is used. It "focus[es] on …ResourceWhat is adaptive management and how does it work? (working paper #2)
… It explores the history, various definitions and forms of adaptive management, including Doing Development … funded by the Australian Government through the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The views expressed in this … are the author's alone and are not necessarily the views of the Australian Government. This paper benefited from …ResourceDiaries and logs
… physical activity. These methods enable detailed recording of the duration, intensity, type, and context of physical activities, offering rich, descriptive data. The … with health outcomes. It discusses the benefits of detailed and comprehensive information capture, while also …ResourceCommunication plan
… strategies that will be used to communicate the results of your evaluation. The plan needs to describe which results will be communicated, how … Guide the process for successfully sharing the results of the evaluation Answer concretely the following six …Method