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Born of the author's own experience working with teachers, principals, youth, and youth programs, this text provides a step-by-step outline of how to "do" participatory research and evaluation. It is backed by the most extensive theory and research coverage on the market today. The author guides educational researchers and evaluators through the participatory research process via numerous concrete illustrations positioning it as a fundamental component of research and evaluation to inform curriculum development, assessment, and program design. Accessible, comprehensive, scholastically sound--this is a "hands-on" guide for anyone who aspires to create exceptional programs and course experiences for youth.
Why has youth participatory evaluation (YPE) become so important so quickly? Participatory evaluation focuses on stakeholder empowerment. But empowering youth is not the same as working with other communities. For just this reason, there is a spate of books on various aspects of action research, all aimed at educators working with youth. This will be the first book that positions program evaluation as a funamental piece of the particiatory research field.
This volume provides a step-by-step approach for educators and nonprofit evaluators, as well as social psychologists. From history to theory to core concepts to practical tips, this book will provide a complete approach to effective particiatory research and evaluation with youth.
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