Walden HLTH6475 Module 5 Discussion 1 Latest 2024

HLTH6475 Prgm Plan, Implement & Eval

Module 5 Discussion 1

TYPES AND PURPOSES OF EVALUATION

Evaluations are designed to address various questions and can use a variety of designs. It is important to identify the type of evaluation to be conducted and to select an evaluation design that is most appropriate for the program. When it comes to program evaluation, one size does not fit all.

To prepare for this Discussion, review the two case studies provided in the CDC Get Smart Program Planner. Analyze the evaluation methods used to conduct the Get Smart evaluation. Consider the ways in which the program stakeholders influenced the evaluations. Select one case study on which to focus your Discussion post.

RESOURCES

Be sure to review the Learning Resources before completing this activity.

Click the weekly resources link to access the resources.

WEEKLY RESOURCES

BY DAY 5

Submit a post in which you:

Identify the type of evaluation conducted in the case study.

Examine the selected evaluation design and methodological approach, and provide your assessment of whether or not the proposed design is appropriate. Offer a justification for your assessment.

Describe one of the challenges faced by the evaluators in the development of the evaluation plan.

Examine the role of the program stakeholders in the evaluation, and provide your assessment of whether or not program stakeholders were sufficiently involved in the evaluation process. Offer a justification for your assessment.

This Discussion will be available from Day 1 through Day 14 of this module. While you are required to submit your initial post by Day 5, you are encouraged to post early. Once you have submitted your initial post, start responding to your colleagues by no later than Day 7 by providing your own assessment of the methodological approaches, the challenges faced, and stakeholder participation. Continue to interact frequently with your colleagues through Day 14, supporting your responses with credible sources.

Support your work with specific citations from this module’s Learning Resources and additional scholarly sources as appropriate. Refer to the Essential Guide to APA Style for Walden Students to ensure that your in-text citations and reference list are correct.