| Session Title: Creating Ethical Case Studies in Program Evaluation |
| Demonstration Session 782 to be held in Wekiwa 10 on Saturday, Nov 14, 10:55 AM to 11:40 AM |
| Sponsored by the Teaching of Evaluation TIG |
| Presenter(s): |
| Scott Grubbs, Valdosta State University, stgrubbs@valdosta.edu |
| Abstract: There is little argument that program evaluators must adhere to a high standard of ethical practice in the execution of their professional responsibilities. Therefore, it is important to provide students of program evaluation with not only a strong ethical foundation, but also with multiple opportunities to practice dealing with the various ethical dilemmas that may emerge during the course of program evaluation. Given the diversity of ethical situations and their attendant underlying complexities, instructors of program evaluation may find presenting ethical dilemmas in authentic contexts to be somewhat challenging (Newman and Brown, 1995). Case studies, however, may provide instructors and their students with the flexibility required to present realistic ethical dilemmas across a variety of professional contexts. This presentation will address how to create effective ethical case studies and provide session attendees with a sample case study for adaptation and use with their students. |