Keywords

program implementation, evaluation accuracy, holistic assessment

Abstract

While the importance of evaluation program offerings is acknowledge by Extension educators, less emphasis is given to understanding program implementation. Simply assessing program impact without a clear understanding of the degree to which a program was actually implemented can result in inaccurate findings. The effective evaluation of both program impacts and evaluation can provide Extension educators with a more holistic perspective of their programs and an increased ability to identify and disseminate best program practices.

Original Publication Citation

Duerden, M. D., & Witt, P. A. (2012). Assessing program implementation: What it is, why it’s important, and how to do it. Journal of Extension, 50(1). Retrieved from http://www.joe.org/joe/2012february/a4.php

Document Type

Peer-Reviewed Article

Publication Date

2012

Publisher

Journal of Extension

Language

English

College

Marriott School of Business

Department

Experience Design and Management

University Standing at Time of Publication

Associate Professor

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