Goodyear / Barela / Jewiss Qualitative Inquiry in Evaluation

From Theory to Practice
1. Auflage 2014
ISBN: 978-1-118-41525-2
Verlag: John Wiley & Sons
Format: EPUB
Kopierschutz: Adobe DRM (»Systemvoraussetzungen)

E-Book, Englisch, 336 Seiten, E-Book

Reihe: Research Methods for the Social Sciences

Integrate qualitative inquiry approaches and methods into thepractice of evaluation
Qualitative inquiry can have a major effect on evaluationpractice, and provides evaluators a means to explore and examinevarious settings and contexts in need of rich description anddeeper understanding. Qualitative Inquiry in Evaluation: FromTheory to Practice explores the most important considerationsfor both students and evaluation professionals. Using variousevaluation theories and approaches as a springboard for real-worldpractice, this reference serves as an accessible text for beginningstudents and seasoned professionals alike. Readers are given anin-depth view of the key qualities and benefits of qualitativeinquiry, which also serves as a crucial counterpart to quantitativeanalysis.
Chapters in part one focus on the foundations, core concepts,and intersection of evaluation theory and qualitative inquiry.
Part two contains contributions from leading evaluators whosedesign, implementation, and reporting strategies for qualitativeinquiry are centered on common, real-world settings. Thesecase-based chapters point to the strengths and challenges ofimplementing qualitative evaluations. Key competencies forconducting effective qualitative evaluations are alsodiscussed.
* Explores the role of qualitative inquiry in many prominentapproaches to evaluation
* Discusses the method's history and delves into key concepts inqualitative inquiry and evaluation
* Helps readers understand which qualities are necessary to be aneffective qualitative evaluator
* Presents the viewpoints and experiences of expert editors andcontributing authors with high levels of understanding on thetopic
Qualitative Inquiry in Evaluation: From Theory toPractice is a vital tool for evaluators and students alike whoare looking to deepen their understanding of the theoreticalperspectives and practice considerations of qualitativeevaluation.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Goodyear, Leslie

Barela, Eric

Jewiss, Jennifer

Usinger, Janet

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Introduction
Editor Bios
Contributor Bios
Chapter 1 The Origins, Meaning & Significance of Qualitative Inquiry in Evaluation
Thomas A. Schwandt and Timothy J. Cash
Chapter 2 Qualitative Inquiry in Utilization-Focused Evaluation
Michael Quinn Patton
Chapter 3 Qualitative Analysis for Policy Makers
George F. Grob
Chapter 4 Qualitative Inquiry within Theory-driven Evaluation: Perspectives and Future Directions
Katrina L. Bledsoe
Chapter 5 Conceptual and Practical Intersections between Participatory Evaluation and Qualitative Inquiry
Jill Anne Chouinard and J. Bradley Cousins
Chapter 6 What Does It Take to Be an Effective Qualitative Evaluator? Essential Competencies
Laurie Stevahn and Jean A. King
Chapter 7 Dealing with asymmetric relations between stakeholders: Facilitating dialogue and mutual learning through qualitative inquiry
Vivianne E. Baur and Tineke A. Abma
Chapter 8 Balancing Insider-Outsider Roles as a New External Evaluator
Norma Mart¡nez-Rubin and Stuart Hanson
Chapter 9 Whose Story Is This, Anyway? Navigating an Ethical Conundrum
Sharon F. Rallis
Chapter 10 Elements of Quality in a Qualitative Evaluation
Leslie Goodyear, Eric Barela, Jennifer Jewiss, and Janet Usinger

Über Autor(innen)

LESLIE GOODYEAR, PHD is a principalresearch scientist at EDC, with nearly twenty years in theevaluation profession. She is a long-term, active member of theAmerican Evaluation Association, associate editor of theAmerican Journal of Evaluation, and co-chair of the AEAQualitative Methods Topical Interest Group.
JENNIFER JEWISS, EdD is a research assistant professor inthe Department of Leadership and Developmental Sciences at theUniversity of Vermont and co-chair of the AEA Qualitative MethodsTopical Interest Group. Her work has appeared in the AmericanJournal of Evaluation and Practical Assessment Research& Evaluation.
JANET USINGER, PHD is associate professorin the Department of Educational Leadership at the University ofNevada, Reno, and program co-chair of the AEA Qualitative MethodsTopical Interest Group.
ERIC BARELA, PHD is chief knowledge andimpact officer at Partners in School Innovation, and programco-chair of the AEA Qualitative Methods Topical Interest Group.