| In a 90 minute Roundtable session, the first
rotation uses the first 45 minutes and the second rotation uses the last 45 minutes.
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| Roundtable Rotation I:
Multicultural Program Evaluation: Understanding the Dimensions of Theory and Practice |
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Roundtable Presentation 403 to be held in Suwannee 20 on Thursday, Nov 12, 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM
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Sponsored by the Multiethnic Issues in Evaluation TIG
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| Presenter(s):
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| Jill Anne Chouinard, University of Ottawa, jchou042@uottawa.ca
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| Abstract:
Evaluations that are responsive to contextual and cultural specificity are increasing, as growing disparities and increasingly multi-ethnic contexts globally are creating a heightened awareness and need for this type of evaluation. This presentation is part of an emergent and inter-connected three-part study exploring how relationships among evaluators and community stakeholders in multi-cultural settings shape evaluation processes and consequences. The specific focus of this presentation is on the second part of this larger study, a thematic analysis of telephone interviews conducted with evaluation scholars and practitioners who have made substantial written contributions in the field of multi-cultural evaluation. These interviews subsequently helped shape the development of a conceptual framework for thinking about and guiding research on multi-cultural approaches to evaluation. The conceptual framework will also be presented for discussion.
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| Roundtable Rotation II:
Tools for Evaluating Culturally Competent Practices in Youth Serving Contexts |
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Roundtable Presentation 403 to be held in Suwannee 20 on Thursday, Nov 12, 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM
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Sponsored by the Multiethnic Issues in Evaluation TIG
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| Presenter(s):
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| Leslie Grier, California State University Fullerton, lgrier@fullerton.edu
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The purpose of this roundtable is to examine methodologies for facilitating culturally sensitive and inclusive practices in youth serving contexts. To this end, tools for assessing the extent to which culturally sensitive and inclusive practices are implemented in youth serving contexts will be shared. Tools will consist of a combination of paper and pencil assessments and interactive exercises. Tools will incorporate research findings on various practices (e.g., questioning formats, use of various goal orientations and qualities of youth-staff interactions that reflect diverse expectations). Tools will operationalize the extent to which diverse staff practices and occurrences are utilized and vary in use across diverse groups of children and youth. Tools will be presented along with reflections regarding their efficacy with respect to promoting culturally sensitive and inclusive practices.
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