Interactive Evaluation Practice ─ Managing the Interpersonal Dynamics of Program Evaluation

This guide is for new and experienced practitioners evaluating educational, health, and social service programs. The book begins by explaining why evaluators should pay attention to interpersonal interactions. Part 2 describes skills and strategies for practice, such as managing conflict and handling the unexpected. Planning templates offer step-by-step directions and facilitation tips. Part 3 presents teaching cases illustrating three types of practice: evaluator-directed, collaborative, and participant-directed. For each case, there are three sets of reflection questions about different points in the evaluation process, plus classroom and individual activities. The book includes chapter review points, many summary tables, and about 25 pages of program evaluation standards and guidelines. King teaches in the evaluation studies program at the University of Minnesota. Stevahhn directs the educational leadership doctoral program at Seattle University. Annotation Ac2012 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)