Singapore University of Social Sciences

Programme Planning and Evaluation

Programme Planning and Evaluation (GER521)

Applications Open: 01 May 2024

Applications Close: 15 June 2024

Next Available Intake: July 2024

Course Types: Modular Graduate Course

Language: English

Duration: 6 months

Fees: $2200 View More Details on Fees

Area of Interest: Gerontology

Schemes: To be confirmed

Funding: To be confirmed

School/Department: S R Nathan School of Human Development


Synopsis

GER521 Programme Planning and Evaluation focuses on the specialised field of programme planning and evaluation. Planning, developing the measures, writing a proposal, addressing the ethical issues, asking the right questions about programme delivery and outcome and anticipation of the hurdles would be discussed in depth. Current state of the art in practical programme evaluation will be discussed in class, with rigorous examination of alternative programme designs, modes of analysis and report writing. The political, social and technical aspects of programme implementation will be discussed in depth in class. Students may conduct a small project on programme evaluation in the community and present the proposal in class. A practical approach is adopted in teaching the module to enhance experience and confidence of students.

Level: 5
Credit Units: 5
Presentation Pattern: Every July

Topics

  • Programme planning
  • Programme design
  • Logic models
  • Programme implementation
  • Case Studies: Programme Planning and Evaluation
  • Tackling problems: strategies
  • Evidence-based practice
  • Ethics of evaluation
  • Types of evaluation
  • Improving the programme
  • Proposal writing
  • Group presentations and review of course

Learning Outcome

  • Construct key steps and principles of programme planning and evaluation.
  • Appraise the hurdles and challenges of programme implementation and evaluation.
  • Design the programme evaluation framework.
  • Improve competence in planning and implementing a programme.
  • Evaluate a programme with appropriate arguments and recommendations.
  • Draft a comprehensive programme plan.
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