Reading: “What Works and Why We Have So Little Of It” (Lisbeth Schorr, Chapter 1) was also assigned during Week 3 – early in the semester. This week you are asked to revisit the the reading with a new eye and perspective – as a much more experienced Intern, knowledgeable about the inner workings of service delivery at your site! At this point you are able to dig much deeper in your analyses. Careful reflection and writing of this Field Note/Reading Response #5 will aid you in successful completion of the upcoming Final Project!
Instructions: Schorr describes her research that defines particular characteristics of organizations that are related to social change. She defines research based broad characteristics that seem to be related to success and refers to these as the “Seven Attributes of Highly Effective Programs” (pg. 5-12). Focus on one or two of these Attributes. (Do not critique all 7!) and complete the following:
- Provide a critical and careful analysis of how your intern site does or does not employ the attribute you select.
- Give specific examples or field note data over the course of the semester to support your rationale and opinion.
- Based on your analysis above, state at least one recommendation for change you might suggest for your site. How would you suggest implementing this change?
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