by admin | Aug 19, 2022 | Social Policy
The questions for Module 2 are from chapters 2, 3, and 4.
1. What does an evaluator have to do to conduct a needs assessment?
2. What questions should an evaluator ask when conducting a review of the logic and plausibility of program theory? Explain why these questions are important to ask. (See chapter 3.)
3. Discuss some of the standards used to assess program performance from chapter 4.
by admin | Aug 19, 2022 | Social Policy
Your first set of essay questions center on the question …What is program evaluation and why is it needed?
Question # 1: What is systematic evaluation and what are some of the challenges in conducting one?
Question # 2: Discuss some of the reasons that evaluations are undertaken.
Question # 3: Explain the role of stakeholders and provide some examples of key stakeholders in evaluations.
by admin | Aug 19, 2022 | Social Policy
Written Course Reflection: (5-points)
Additionally, you will write a two-page course reflection of the key “take-aways�� you gained.
Attention: I would like to talk about the nonprofit organization that I mentioned on my order number 82703460.
by admin | Aug 18, 2022 | Social Policy
Paper # 2 – Workplace Collective Immunity Mapping Assignment (20 points): Using the comprehensive template (Figures 4.8 and 4.9) on pages 116 – 122, you will map groupwide immunity to change and test the validity of collective big assumptions as a means to discuss the collective core contradictions that stifle efforts toward sustained organizational change.
To thoroughly map and analyze your(I’m not working) organization’s immunity to change, the paper should be in the range of 6 – 8 pages (including the bibliography), typewritten, 12-point font, and double-spaced.
by admin | Aug 17, 2022 | Social Policy
a) Demonstrate working knowledge of policy development, its philosophy, theories, practice context and skills.
b) Acknowledge how diversity and differences within and across communities add to the complexity of policy development and the relevance of anti- oppressive theory and practice.
c) Critically reflect upon the potential of collaborative alliances and use of these alliances in the policy development process.
d) Review and analyse how the dynamics of power and influence can be used in policy development seeking professional practice change.
Length
Part A: 10-minute PowerPoint presentation + 5 mins Q&A Part B: 250 words (Written Overview)
*Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST)/Australian Eastern Daylight Savings Time (AEDT). Check your time zone to ensure that you submit your assessment on time. If required, use a time zone converter.
Assessment 2 Details and Instructions
This assessment has two parts: a presentation on a Unit reading and a written summary of this reading. The materials produced for this assessment will inform the creation of the policy paper for assessment 3.
Students will be individually assigned a week and a reading for the week by their educator.
Part A: PowerPoint Presentation (10mins + 5 mins Question and Answer)
Students are required to present a 10-minute presentation on one prescribed reading from this unit. Presentations of these reading summaries will be conducted during class from week 2 through to week 10. To ensure fairness, there will be random allocation of students to each week.
In their presentation students will critically reflect on and present a summary of the main points of the weekly reading. You will present your insights in class in the form of presentation (max. 10 mins) and respond to questions from fellow students (max. 5 mins). MS PowerPoint or any other presentation software (such as Canva) may be used for the presentation.
Part B: Written Overview (250-300 words)
You will also provide a written summary of your reading, which is to be made available to your fellow students. Please take care when crafting these summaries as your document might influence how your fellow students comprehend and interpret the reading. A suggested template for this summary is supplied in Appendix A.
Assessment Criteria:
1. Identify key points of weekly reading
2. Critically reflect on reading materials and integrate readings into the wider theoretical and
philosophical context (this means that you will have to read more widely than just the set
readings)
3. Referencing using APA (7th edition) conventions
How to do well in Assessment 2
1. Read set readings and attend and participate in class and in all group meetings
2. Provide a clear outline of the set readings
3. Actively attend to class expectations and adhere to timelines for successful work completion
please include key concepts of reading
and a glossary of words before the reference slide.
please dont forget to write a summary of the reading in a word document.
by admin | Aug 16, 2022 | Social Policy
a) Demonstrate working knowledge of policy development, its philosophy, theories, practice context and skills.
b) Acknowledge how diversity and differences within and across communities add to the complexity of policy development and the relevance of anti- oppressive theory and practice.
c) Critically reflect upon the potential of collaborative alliances and use of these alliances in the policy development process.
d) Review and analyse how the dynamics of power and influence can be used in policy development seeking professional practice change.
Length
Part A: 10-minute PowerPoint presentation + 5 mins Q&A Part B: 250 words (Written Overview)
*Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST)/Australian Eastern Daylight Savings Time (AEDT). Check your time zone to ensure that you submit your assessment on time. If required, use a time zone converter.
Assessment 2 Details and Instructions
This assessment has two parts: a presentation on a Unit reading and a written summary of this reading. The materials produced for this assessment will inform the creation of the policy paper for assessment 3.
Students will be individually assigned a week and a reading for the week by their educator.
Part A: PowerPoint Presentation (10mins + 5 mins Question and Answer)
Students are required to present a 10-minute presentation on one prescribed reading from this unit. Presentations of these reading summaries will be conducted during class from week 2 through to week 10. To ensure fairness, there will be random allocation of students to each week.
In their presentation students will critically reflect on and present a summary of the main points of the weekly reading. You will present your insights in class in the form of presentation (max. 10 mins) and respond to questions from fellow students (max. 5 mins). MS PowerPoint or any other presentation software (such as Canva) may be used for the presentation.
Part B: Written Overview (250-300 words)
You will also provide a written summary of your reading, which is to be made available to your fellow students. Please take care when crafting these summaries as your document might influence how your fellow students comprehend and interpret the reading. A suggested template for this summary is supplied in Appendix A.
Assessment Criteria:
1. Identify key points of weekly reading
2. Critically reflect on reading materials and integrate readings into the wider theoretical and
philosophical context (this means that you will have to read more widely than just the set
readings)
3. Referencing using APA (7th edition) conventions
How to do well in Assessment 2
1. Read set readings and attend and participate in class and in all group meetings
2. Provide a clear outline of the set readings
3. Actively attend to class expectations and adhere to timelines for successful work completion
please include key concepts of reading
and a glossary of words before the reference slide.
please dont forget to write a summary of the reading in a word document.
