| Session Title: Developmental Evaluation on the 'Red Carpet': Nominated in the 'Best Method' Category for its Contribution to the Inclusion of Multiple Voices and Perspectives in the Determination of Judgments of Goodness |
| Multipaper Session 603 to be held in California A on Friday, Nov 4, 10:45 AM to 11:30 AM |
| Sponsored by the Systems in Evaluation TIG and the Human Services Evaluation TIG |
| Chair(s): |
| Michael Patton, Utilization-Focused Evaluation, mqpatton@prodigy.net |
| Discussant(s): |
| Kataraina Pipi, FEM Limited, kpipi@xtra.co.nz |
| Abstract: You are warmly invited to attend the AEA world movie premier and to cast your vote on the role of developmental evaluation to valuing in evaluation, through the inclusion of multiple actors and audiences. Nominated in the Best Method category audience ratings will assess the value of developmental evaluation as a methodology that gives voice to multiple perspectives and stakeholders in program development and evaluation. Using a combination of presenters, actors, screen critics and movie format the session explores how developmental evaluation has helped give value and voice to communities' aspirations and what they think is important. Critics explore the tensions and boundaries between different stakeholder values. From the comfort of your seat you will enjoy world-class cinematography and magnificent New Zealand scenery, cultural icons and musical performance. Tickets are strictly limited and autographs will be available following the session. Worldwide movie and DVD release dates to be advised. |
| Can you Hear me?: Giving Voice to Community Perspectives and Values in Evaluation Judgments |
| Nan Wehipeihana, Kinnect Group, nanw@clear.net.nz |
| This presentation focuses on evaluation practice and the application of evaluative tools and methods employed within a developmental evaluation to give voice to often-neglected community and indigenous values and aspirations. Specifically, a rubric development process, nuanced for the community, cultural and political context and a stakeholder values assessment process. |
| Whose Values are Valued? Weaving Funder, Community and Indigenous Values Into Expressions of 'Goodness' |
| Kate McKegg, Kinnect Group, kate.mckegg@xtra.co.nz |
| This presentation focuses on the evaluative and facilitative processes used to draw out funder, community and indigenous values as part of the ongoing program development and developmental evaluation. It outlines (1) how indigenous bodies of knowledge and methodological traditions were utilized to develop evaluative and merit criteria and (2) the tools and processes used to support the generation of new meaning and learning about key concepts centered on program, funder, community and indigenous values. |