Part 1
- a) Pawson and Tilley (2004) describe their Realist Evaluation approach as not asking ‘what works’ or ‘does this program work’ but asks instead “What works for whom in what circumstances and in what respects and how?”
Critically discuss what the differences and/or similarities are between this realist evaluation approach and that used in Michael Quinn Patton’s Utilization Focussed Evaluation. (1100 words including your introduction) - b) Taking your own evaluation plan from assignment 1, could a realist evaluation improve this in any way? (300 words)
Part 2
Assess the suitability, benefits, disadvantages of applying one of the following ‘participatory’ evaluation approaches to the project/program you selected for assignment 1.
a) Participatory action research
b) Empowerment evaluation
c) Developmental evaluation
Begin by stating the overall Goal of the program/project you selected; then fully explain the approach you have chosen above before applying it to your chosen program/project. Include a rational for any variations in the evaluation design or methods used and consider any political or ethical issues raised. (800 Words).
Provide a conclusion which summarises the suitability of the approach chosen for your program/project. (150 words)
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