Qualitative Inquiry in Evaluation From Theory to Practice 1st Edition by Leslie Goodyear, Eric Barela, Jennifer Jewiss, Janet Usinger 0470447672 9780470447673

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ISBN 10: 0470447672 

ISBN 13: 9780470447673

Author: Leslie Goodyear, Eric Barela, Jennifer Jewiss, Janet Usinger

Qualitative Inquiry in Evaluation: From Theory to Practice explores and explains the role of qualitative inquiry in the most prominent approaches to evaluation. It describes the key practice considerations for evaluators engaging in qualitative inquiry and how to incorporate these considerations into evaluation approaches and designs.    The volume editors have shaped a book that brings together evaluation theory with practice in an accessible text that is meant to serve as a practical introduction to qualitative methods for students and new evaluators, and as a reference and resource for practicing evaluators. This book offers both a theoretical and a practical lens with which to view qualitative inquiry in evaluation. 

Table of contents:

Part One The Intersection of Qualitative Inquiry and Evaluation Approaches
Chapter One The Origins, Meaning, and Significance of Qualitative Inquiry in Evaluation
The Genesis of Qualitative Evaluation
What Is Qualitative Evaluation?
Enduring Contributions
Conclusion
Key Concepts
Discussion Questions
References

Chapter Two Qualitative Inquiry in Utilization-Focused Evaluation
The Focus on Evaluation Use as the Primary Evaluation Outcome
Basic Definitions
Involving Intended Users in Making Evaluation Decisions
Qualitative Inquiry into Evaluation Use: Emergence of the Personal Factor
Considerations for Incorporating Qualitative Inquiry into Utilization-Focused Evaluations
Particularly Appropriate Uses of Qualitative Evaluations
Value of Incorporating Qualitative Approaches
Challenges Associated with Qualitative Inquiry in Utilization-Focused Evaluations
Conclusion
Key Concepts
Discussion Questions
References

Chapter Three Qualitative Inquiry for Policy Makers
Who Are the Policy Makers and How Do They Operate?
Why Qualitative Analysis Is Important to Policy Makers
Principles for Influencing Policy Makers
Conclusion
Key Concepts
Discussion Questions
References

Chapter Four Qualitative Inquiry within Theory-driven Evaluation: Perspectives and Future Directions
Theory-driven Evaluation: A Brief History
Key Elements in Theory-driven Evaluation
Qualitative Inquiry: An Imperative to Theory-driven Evaluation
Conclusion
Key Concepts
Discussion Questions
References

Chapter Five Conceptual and Practical Intersections between Participatory Evaluation and Qualitative
Participatory Evaluation: Concepts and Principles of Practice
Qualitative Inquiry: A Brief Overview of Key Characteristics
Locating Participatory Evaluation and Qualitative Inquiry: Conceptual Intersections
Epistemological Intersections
Methodological Linkages
Methods
Practical Intersections
Key Benefits
Potential Challenges
Conclusion
Key Concepts
Discussion Questions
References

Part Two Tales from the Field of Qualitative Evaluation
Chapter Six What Does It Take to Be an Effective Qualitative Evaluator? Essential Competencies
Competencies for Professional Practice
Toward Competencies for Evaluators
Evaluator Competency Taxonomies
Competencies for Qualitative Evaluators
Core Competency Domains
Commitment to the Qualitative Paradigm
Technical Expertise
The Qualitative Sixth Sense
Conclusion
Key Concepts
Discussion Questions
References

Chapter Seven Dealing with Asymmetric Relations between Stakeholders: Facilitating Dialogue and Mutuality
Evaluators’ Outlook and Identity
The Project
Evaluators’ Methodological Choices and Actions
Conclusion
Key Concepts
Discussion Questions
References

Chapter Eight Balancing Insider-Outsider Roles as a New External Evaluator
Responding to the Sponsoring Organization’s Request for Proposals
The Use of Qualitative Inquiry
Personal Influences on Evaluation Design
Trends in Health Education
Delving into the Formality of Evaluation Design
Data Collection, Analysis, and Reporting
Reflections on Evaluator Background
Reflections on Our Evaluation Process
Reflections on Our Use of Qualitative Inquiry
Conclusion
Key Concepts
Discussion Questions
References

Chapter Nine Whose Story Is This, Anyway? Navigating an Ethical Conundrum
The Context: Who’s Doing What?
The Moral Lens on Qualitative Inquiry: Principles and Ethical Theories
Challenges: Ethical and Logistic
Conclusion
Acknowledgments
Key Concepts
Discussion Questions
Notes
References

Chapter Ten Elements of Quality in Qualitative Evaluation
Understanding and Acknowledging Personal Identity
Building Trusting Relationships
Reflecting on and Managing Relationships
Employing Sound and Explicit Methodology, and Being Transparent about It
Staying True to the Data
Fostering Learning
Key Concepts
Notes
References

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