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Transforming Your Approach to Formative Program Evaluation: Harnessing the Power of Qualitative Methods for Effective Implementation

Type:

Workshop

Category:

Online

Place:

Online 2

Date and time:

13:30 to 15:00 on 02/12/2025

Theme: This engaging workshop will provide an immersive experience in understanding how qualitative methodological approaches can significantly enhance the process of formative program evaluation. Participants will gain valuable insights into assessing program effectiveness while it is actively in implementation. This method not only identifies areas for early improvements but also critically assesses the quality of the program’s design and its implementation strategies to ensure they are aligned with the intended goals.

Grounded in adult learning theory, the workshop will spotlight the essential role of qualitative interviews in formative evaluation, focusing on how these conversations can uncover the program’s strengths, needs, and gaps.

Objective: The primary goal is to equip participants with practical tools, such as a customizable interview guide template, that can be tailored to suit a range of program evaluations, ensuring versatility and practical application in various contexts.

Strategy: The workshop will seamlessly blend didactic instruction with experiential learning. It will feature a practical example of a qualitative evaluation, allowing participants to see theory in action. Small group practice will provide an interactive environment for participants to develop key components of an evaluation, including crafting an evaluation purpose statement, formulating evaluation research questions, and creating a tailored interview guide.

Expected Results: Participants will emerge equipped with essential techniques and skills to conduct a robust formative program evaluation using qualitative methodologies. They will leave with a deeper understanding of how to effectively gather and analyze qualitative data to enhance program outcomes, ready to implement these practices in their own work.

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