EVALUATIONS METHODS

This course provides essential skills for the systematic evaluation of social policies and interventions, enhancing students' analytical competencies within their curriculum. It connects theoretical knowledge to practical assessment methodologies, preparing students for informed decision-making and critical evaluation in professional contexts.

Upon completion, students will be proficient in applying theoretical and methodological frameworks for assessing social policies and interventions. They will know and partially master various evaluation techniques, understand their practical implications, and critically interpret evaluation outcomes to inform policy decisions and social intervention practices.

Basic understanding of social research methods.

Introduction to evaluation theories and methodologies.
Data collection methods: quantitative and qualitative approaches.
Participatory and stakeholder-oriented evaluation methods.
Evaluation report writing and communication of findings.
Ethical considerations and challenges in social policy evaluation.

Another textbook will be communicated soon as possible.

Evaluation will consist of a written assignment where students prepare a comprehensive evaluation plan for a hypothetical social policy or intervention.

written

A. Scores in the range of 18-22 will be awarded in the presence of:
i) Sufficient knowledge and applied comprehension skills in reference to the programme;
ii) Limited ability to collect and/or interpret data, formulating independent judgments;
iii) Sufficient communication skills, especially in relation to the use of specific language pertaining to the economic functioning of public services;
B. Scores in the range of 23-26 will be awarded in the presence of:
i) Fair knowledge and applied comprehension skills in reference to the programme;
ii) Fair ability to collect and/or interpret data, formulating independent judgments;
iii) Fair communication skills, especially in relation to the use of specific language pertaining to the economic functioning of public services;
C. Scores in the range of 27-30 will be awarded in the presence of:
i) Good or excellent knowledge and applied comprehension skills in reference to the programme;
ii) Good or excellent ability to collect and/or interpret data, formulating independent judgments;
iii) Fully appropriate communication skills, especially in relation to the use of specific language pertaining to the economic functioning of public services.
Honours will be awarded in the presence of excellent knowledge and applied comprehension skills in reference to the programme, judgment skills, and communication abilities.

Interactive lectures, case-study analysis, practical workshops, and group discussions.

This subject deals with topics related to the macro-area "Poverty and inequalities" and contributes to the achievement of one or more goals of U. N. Agenda for Sustainable Development