Issues in Evaluating Parenting Curricula

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Author and Contributors: Powell, Douglas
Publisher: Purdue University (1998)
Copyright: Douglas R. Powell, 1998
Primary Content Area: Parent/Family
Content Type: Evaluation; Research
Audience: Academicians & Researchers; Professionals, Educators & Program Staff
Resource Type: An extension or a land-grant developed resource
Keywords: parent education, evaluation, methods
Description: This piece addresses some of the methodological flaws are prevalent and may contribute to the finding of limited program efficacy in parenting education curricula. The author shares lessons learned in terms of (1) incorporating evaluation into all phases of program development and implementation, including program design decisions; (2) employing a theoretical or conceptual model of the anticipated mechanisms of change in parenting programs; and (3) systematically examining for differential program effects in analysis' of program outcomes.
Media Type: HTML
Resource Listed: October 8, 2002
Resource Last Updated: January 4, 2009
Language: EN

Categories:

• Parent/Family: Parent Education: Parent education - educate
• Evaluation: Designing a Program Evaluation: Evaluation Design and Methods