The course is included in these curricula and study modules
Level/category
Teaching language
Swedish
Type of course
Compulsory
Cycle/level of course
Second
Recommended year of study
2
Total number of ECTS
5 cr
Competency aims
The aim of the course is deepen studentś knowledge in evalutation approaches and methods within the field of social service and social work.
Learning outcomes
At the end of the course the student is expected to be able to
- to have deepen knowledge about different type of evaluation methods and models in the field of social service and social work
- to create and wite an evaluation plan within the professional field of social service and social work
Course contents
Evaluation for social change
Evaluation approaches and methods in social work
Prerequisites and co-requisites
Approved for studies at Arcada
Previous course names
None
Additional information
Deadline for pre assignment: 11.09.2015
Deadling for evalutation plan: 1.11.2015
Oral presentation of evaluation plan at seminar 6.11.2015
Recommended or required reading
Amo, C., Cousins, B.J 2007. Going Through the Process. An Examination of the Operationalization of Process Use in Empirical Research on Evaluation. New directions for evaluation. 116: 5 -26.
Blom , B., Morén, S. 2010. Explaining social work practice – the CAIMeR-theory. Journal of Social work,10 (1): 98-119.
Gabor, P., Grinnel , R., Unrau, Y. 2006.Evaluation in Social Work: The Art and Science of Practice. (4th ed.) Oxford University Press.
House, E., Howe, K. 1999. Values in evaluation and social research. Thousands Oaks, CA: Sage. (sid 91-103).
Foss Hansen, H. 2005. Choosing Evaluation Models: A Discussion on Evaluation Design. Evaluation, 11: 447-462.
Patton, M.Q. 2001. Evaluation, Knowledge Management, Best Practices, and High Quality Lessons Learned. American Journal of Evaluation 22; 329-336.
Study activities
- Lectures - 14 hours
- Individual- and group instruction - 13 hours
- Project- and production work/artistic activities - 100 hours
- Seminars - 8 hours
Workload
- Total workload of the course: 135 hours
- Of which autonomous studies: 135 hours
- Of which scheduled studies: 0 hours
Mode of Delivery
Supported virtual education
Assessment methods
- Demonstrations and proficiency exams
- Essays, reports, productions and portfolio
Assessment requirements
To pass the course the student should pass the following examinations:
Examination 1 ....
Examination 2.... etc.
(examinations include written examination tests, demonstrations and presentations, reports and produktions, essays, and also presence at specified occasions)
The examinations contribute to the final grade as follows: ...
Teacher
Rosengren Åsa
Examiner
Rosengren Åsa
Home page of the course
Group size
No limit
Assignments valid until
12 months after course has ended
The timetable of the course
24-25.9
Dag 1
8.30-10 Introduktion och utgångspunkter för utvärdering inom välfärdssektorn
10-10.15 Paus
10.15-11.45 Kunskapsbaserad praktik, logisk ram och processer
11.45-12.45 Lunch
12.45-14.15 Resultat och effekter
14.15-14.30 paus
14.30- 15.30 Delaktighet och brukarperspektiv
15.30-16 Sammanfattning
Dag 2
8.30-10 Delaktighet och brukarperspektiv: Exempel på metoder
10-10.15 Paus
10.15-11.45 Genomgång av förhandsuppgifte
11.45-12.45 Lunch
12.45-15.30 Instruktioner för examinationsuppgiften (Utvärderingsplan). Öppna frågor, diskussion och reflektion
Seminarium 6.11.2015
Assessment methods
- 2015-11-06 - Demonstrations and presentations
- Date will be announced later - Reports and productions