Cultural Competence For Evaluators
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In Search Of Cultural Competence In Evaluation Toward Principles And Practices
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Author : Rodney Hopson
language : en
Publisher: Jossey-Bass
Release Date : 2004-08-03
In Search Of Cultural Competence In Evaluation Toward Principles And Practices written by Rodney Hopson and has been published by Jossey-Bass this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2004-08-03 with Education categories.
This volume focuses on culturally competent evaluation. The chapters address a number of questions: How does culture matter in evaluation theory and practice? How does attention to cultural issues make for better evaluation practice? How does attention to cultural issues make for better evaluation practice? What is the "value-addedness" of cultural competence in evaluation? How do the complexities, challenges, and politics of diversity issue affect evaluation? The first chapter is an overview of culture, cultural competence, and culturally competent evaluation; the other chapters provide case studies on the implementation of culturally competent evaluation in a variety of settings and with several populations. The volume contributors also present lessons learned from their experiences and recommendations for implementing cultural competent evaluations in general. This volume is part of an important discussion of race, culture, and diversity in evaluation striving to shape and advance culturally competent evaluation, and, in tandem, evaluation of culturally competent services. This is the 102nd issue of the quarterly journal New Directions for Evaluation.
Evaluation
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Author : Mary Odell Butler
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2016-07-01
Evaluation written by Mary Odell Butler and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-07-01 with Social Science categories.
In an era of budgetary belt-tightening, policymakers must prove that their programs work or face drastic cuts in spending. This book, informed by the author’s many years of practice in program evaluation and expertise as an anthropologist, discusses in plain prose the theory and methods of culturally-competent evaluation across a number of disciplines, such as health and education, for graduate and advanced undergraduate students and professionals. The book-guides readers through the process of evaluation in complex contexts created by cultural change, the movement of populations, economic forces and constantly emerging crises;-introduces rich ethnographic theory and methods developed by anthropologists to evaluators in other fields;-teaches anthropologists and other social scientists research techniques developed in such fields as business or public-policy evaluation;-provides a strategy for building evidence from both qualitative and quantitative sources to form conclusions that have scientific credibility.
Cultural Competence In Applied Psychology
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Author : Craig L. Frisby
language : en
Publisher: Springer
Release Date : 2018-07-25
Cultural Competence In Applied Psychology written by Craig L. Frisby and has been published by Springer this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-07-25 with Psychology categories.
The first volume of its kind, this provocative book evaluates the construct of cultural competence from multiple perspectives. At the intersection of diverse disciplines and domains, contributors argue for greater clarity in understanding the cultural competence construct, a deeper level of analysis as to its multifaceted components, and call for concrete practical objectives and science-based means of measurement. Serious, nuanced discussion addresses challenges, strengths, and limitations of current cultural competence practice in terms of sociocultural concepts (e.g., race, ethnicity) and practical concepts (e.g., sensitivity in the therapeutic relationship, treatment efficacy). In addition, contributors identify future directions for research, training, and practice with the potential to spur the further evolution of this clinically important construct. This timely book: Critiques the cultural competence construct and its evaluation as it is currently disseminated within applied psychology. Compares and contrasts how cultural competence is defined within clinical, school, and counseling psychology. Analyzes difficulties and challenges in understanding the cultural competence construct as evaluated through the lens of closely related fields outside of applied psychology. Spotlights complexities in cultural competence issues pertaining to specific populations. Sets out implications for education and training, offering a detailed outline for an ideal college course in cultural competence With this level of reasoning and rigor, Cultural Competence in Applied Psychology is sure to stimulate long-overdue dialogue and debate among professionals across a wide variety of fields, such as clinical psychology, social work, child and social psychology, psychotherapy, school psychology, and counseling.
Cultural Competence For Evaluators
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Author : Mario A. Orlandi
language : en
Publisher: DIANE Publishing
Release Date : 1998-04
Cultural Competence For Evaluators written by Mario A. Orlandi and has been published by DIANE Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1998-04 with categories.
Examines the issue of cultural competence for program evaluators as it relates to African-American, Hispanic, American-Indian, Alaska-Native, and Asian/Pacific Islander-American community groups. The primary objective is to enhance the knowledge base and skills of professionals who are responsible for evaluating AOD abuse prevention programs in ethnic/racial community settings. Complementary chapters provide conceptual frameworks and practical suggestions for evaluators working with each of the ethnic/racial groups, concluding with a final overview of cultural competence.
Cultural Competence For Evaluators
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language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1992
Cultural Competence For Evaluators written by and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1992 with Alcoholism categories.
Advanced Methodological Issues In Culturally Competent Evaluation For Substance Abuse Prevention
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Author : Ada-Helen Bayer
language : en
Publisher: DIANE Publishing
Release Date : 1998-04
Advanced Methodological Issues In Culturally Competent Evaluation For Substance Abuse Prevention written by Ada-Helen Bayer and has been published by DIANE Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1998-04 with categories.
Provides a clearly defined framework for the study of substance abuse prevention program evaluation in diverse, culturally defined settings, regardless of the ethnic/racial populations involved. Topics include: acculturation, ethnic identification and the evaluation process; history and philosophy of a science in a global perspective; psychometrics and culture; the role of ethics in evaluation; evaluating the success of community-based prevention efforts; the cultural context of epidemiologic research; culturally specific approaches; and communication and community participation in evaluation processes.
Continuing The Journey To Reposition Culture And Cultural Context In Evaluation Theory And Practice
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Author : Stafford Hood
language : en
Publisher: IAP
Release Date : 2014-12-01
Continuing The Journey To Reposition Culture And Cultural Context In Evaluation Theory And Practice written by Stafford Hood and has been published by IAP this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-12-01 with Education categories.
Racial, ethnic, linguistic, and cultural diversity has become of global importance in places where many never would have imagined. Increasing diversity in the U.S., Europe, Africa, New Zealand, and Asia strongly suggests that a homogeneity-based focus is rapidly becoming an historical artifact. Therefore, culturally responsive evaluation (CRE) should no longer be viewed as a luxury or an option in our work as evaluators. The continued amplification of racial, ethnic, linguistic, and cultural diversity and awareness among the populations of the U.S. and other western nations insists that social science researchers and evaluators inextricably engage culturally responsive approaches in their work. It is unacceptable for most mainstream university evaluation programs, philanthropic agencies, training institutes sponsored by federal agencies, professional associations, and other entities to promote professional evaluation practices that do not attend to CRE. Our global demographics are a reality that can be appropriately described and studied within the context of complexity theory and theory of change (e.g., Stewart, 1991; Battram, 1999). And this perspective requires a distinct shift from “simple” linear cause-effect models and reductionist thinking to include more holistic and culturally responsive approaches. The development of policy that is meaningfully responsive to the needs of traditionally disenfranchised stakeholders and that also optimizes the use of limited resources (human, natural, and financial) is an extremely complex process. Fortunately, we are presently witnessing developments in methods, instruments, and statistical techniques that are mixed methods in their paradigm/designs and likely to be more effective in informing policymaking and decision-making. Culturally responsive evaluation is one such phenomenon that positions itself to be relevant in the context of dynamic international and national settings where policy and program decisions take place. One example of a response to address this dynamic and need is the newly established Center for Culturally Responsive Evaluation and Assessment (CREA) in the College of Education at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. CREA is an outgrowth of the collective work and commitments of a global community of scholars and practitioners who have contributed chapters to this edited volume. It is an international and interdisciplinary evaluation center that is grounded in the need for designing and conducting evaluations and assessments that embody cognitive, cultural, and interdisciplinary diversity so as to be actively responsive to culturally diverse communities and their aspirations. The Center’s purpose is to address questions, issues, theories, and practices related to CRE and culturally responsive educational assessment. Therefore, CREA can serve as a vehicle for our continuing discourse on culture and cultural context in evaluation and also as a point of dissemination for not only the work that is included in this edited volume, but for the subsequent work it will encourage.
Cultural Competence For Evaluators
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language : en
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Release Date : 1992
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A Framework For Integrating Statistical Modeling Into A Culturally Competent Evaluation
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Author : Laura Susan Pryor
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2017
A Framework For Integrating Statistical Modeling Into A Culturally Competent Evaluation written by Laura Susan Pryor and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017 with categories.
In 2011, the American Evaluation Association published the Public Statement on Cultural Competence in Evaluation, highlighting the need for evaluators to take a culturally competent stance. While some may view this charge as primarily applicable to qualitative methods, evaluators with quantitative skillsets are critical contributors. Advances in quantitative techniques allow for statistical modeling to address nuanced questions appropriate to a culturally competent evaluation design; however, the link between cultural competence and statistical modeling remains unclear. Prior research has discussed the need for an inquiry into if and how quantitative methods can help evaluators better respond to and engage with culture (Chouinard and Cousins, 2009). Chapter One of this dissertation responds to this need by reviewing 110 evaluation cases demonstrating culturally competent approaches and synthesizing their prevalence and use of quantitative methods. Findings discuss the predominant methods and purposes for integrating quantitative methods with culturally competent approaches. Furthermore, findings illustrate key themes for aligning quantitative practices with culturally competent approaches. One of the key themes from Chapter One highlighted the need for quantitative evaluation measures to better align with the cultural context of an evaluation. Therefore, Chapter Two outlines the Bear Assessment System process for creating, validating, and calibrating quantitative measures in a manner that complements a culturally competent evaluation approach. This process is explained through reflecting on the case of UC Berkeley’s Athletic Study Center evaluation in which quantitative measures of sense of belonging and self-reliance were created for both formative and summative purposes. While Chapter Two explained how to create, validate, and calibrate quantitative measures, the literature still lacks a clear example of how to analyze measures to reflect cultural competence. Chapter Three extends the evaluation case presented in Chapter Two to demonstrate how an evaluator can apply the Latent Growth Item Response model (LG-IRM) to analyze longitudinal data with both statistical rigor and cultural competence.
Culturally Responsive Approaches To Evaluation
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Author : Jill Anne Chouinard
language : en
Publisher: SAGE Publications
Release Date : 2019-09-27
Culturally Responsive Approaches To Evaluation written by Jill Anne Chouinard and has been published by SAGE Publications this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-09-27 with Social Science categories.
Evaluators have always worked in diverse communities, and the programs they evaluate are designed to address often intractable socio-political and economic issues. Evaluations that explicitly aim to be more responsive to culture and cultural context are, however, a more recent phenomenon. In this book, Jill Anne Chouinard and Fiona Cram utilize a conceptual framework that foregrounds culture in social inquiry, and then uses that framework to analyze empirical studies across three distinct cultural domains of evaluation practice (Western, Indigenous and international development). Culturally Responsive Approaches to Evaluation provide a comparative analysis of these studies and discuss lessons drawn from them in order to help evaluators extend their current thinking and practice. They conclude with an agenda for future research.