KNR 271 Lecture 13: KNR 271 CHAPTER 20 NOTES
19 Jun 2018
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KNR 271
Recreation Programming
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Blueprint HW #3: 4/5
Chapter 20: Program Evaluation
What is Evaluation?
Judging the worth of a program service based on an analysist covering systematically
collected evidence
oIt helps aid in future program development
oIt helps to organize management
Budget cuts
Which program should continue?
oIt helps in establishing accountability
Triangulation
oGathering data from multiple perspectives and with multiple methods
Captures true picture and worth of programs
Obtain data from multiple perspectives
EX:
oLeader observations, supervisor observations, or interview
data
Types of Evaluation
2 types
oFormative Evaluation
Occurs while the program is being implemented
Purpose is to enhance new programs
Make Adjustments needed during trial and error period
oSummative Evaluation
Occurs at the end of the program
Make adjustments needed for future programs
Evaluation Approaches
Qualitative
oOpen ended items
EX:
“Explain why you thought this program demonstrated…”
Quantitative
oClosed ended items
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