EVALUATION METHODS

Academic year
2019/2020 Syllabus of previous years
Official course title
METODI DI VALUTAZIONE
Course code
EM1118 (AF:303130 AR:167120)
Modality
On campus classes
ECTS credits
6
Degree level
Master's Degree Programme (DM270)
Educational sector code
SECS-S/05
Period
3rd Term
Course year
1
Where
VENEZIA
Moodle
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The course offers the possibility to deepen the issues of evaluation in public policies and social services.
Starting from examples, we will examine approaches and evaluation techniques
Through individual study, discussion in the classroom and some meetings with privileged witnesses - case studies, students will be able both to know the main issues related to the evaluation in the field of services and public policies, and some basic skills on methods and evaluation techniques
No previous subject is given as a prerequisite, although, it is highly recommended the attendancy at the course of Statistics. Minimum knowledge of the area of ​​interest and a strong motivation are essential to achieve the objectives of the course.
Topics:
Evaluation in the area of ​​public services and policies
The main approaches
Evaluation methods
Methods and techniques of analysis of evaluation data
Each topic will be introduced by practical cases that will be discussed in the classroom. The teaching method is active, laboratorial and involves a strong involvement of the students (and a frequent attendance)
Bernardi L. (a cura di) Percorsi di ricerca sociale, Carrocci editore
Peter H. Rossi, Mark W. Lipsey, Gary T. Henry, Evaluation: A Systematic Approach, Eighth Edition, Sage
Course materials
Attending students will be asked to write short papers during the course and a final one based on the results of a practical evaluation study
For those not attending the oral exam will focus on the reference texts (it is advisable to agree with the teacher which chapters will be specifically requested)
Discussion with the teacher, individual study, meetings with expert, study of docuemnts, work groups, case studies
Italian
oral

This subject deals with topics related to the macro-area "Human capital, health, education" and contributes to the achievement of one or more goals of U. N. Agenda for Sustainable Development

Goal 3: good health and well-being
Goal 4: quality education
Definitive programme.
Last update of the programme: 26/08/2019