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“This is the evaluation book we’ve been waiting for! A must-read for all learning and working in the field.” –Amanda M. Olejarski, West Chester University Evaluation Failures: 22 Tales of Mistakes Made and Lessons Learned is a candid collection of stories from seasoned evaluators from a variety of sectors sharing professional mistakes they have made in the past, and what they learned moving forward. As the only book of its kind, editor Kylie Hutchinson has collected a series of engaging, real-life examples that are both entertaining and informative. Each story offers universal lessons as takeaways, and discussion questions for reflective practice. The book is the perfect companion to anyone working in the evaluation field, and to instructors of program evaluation courses who want to bring the real world into their classroom. Available with Perusall—an eBook that makes it easier to prepare for class Perusall is an award-winning eBook platform featuring social annotation tools that allow students and instructors to collaboratively mark up and discuss their SAGE textbook. Backed by research and supported by technological innovations developed at Harvard University, this process of learning through collaborative annotation keeps your students engaged and makes teaching easier and more effective. Learn more.
Are You My Amigo, or My Chero? : The Importance of Cultural Competence in Data Collection and Evaluation
Are You My Amigo, or My Chero? : The Importance of Cultural Competence in Data Collection and Evaluation
Isaac D. Castillo, MS, is the director of Outcomes, Assessment, and Learning at Venture Philanthropy Partners, and he has over 20 years of experience in evaluation, outcome measurement, and nonprofit management.
Venture Philanthropy Partners
As someone of Mexican descent who has received formal training as an evaluator, I am keenly aware of the need for culturally and linguistically appropriate evaluation practices. I have experienced first-hand the difficulties that service recipients face in accessing vital programming when they do not understand the language used or when existing practices are offensive or outside their cultural norms.
However, as a young evaluator, I was often part of the problem.
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