This month the Atlanta-area Evaluation Association journal club will discuss “Blest Be the Tie That Binds.” by Melvin Hall
The abstract is below:
This chapter explores the relationship between program evaluation and social change through the lens of key historical periods in the development of the field. Also profiled is the relationship between the practice of program evaluation by evaluators, and the communities or contexts in which the evaluand is situated. And finally, the chapter explores the strong bonds that support group consciousness and a desire for change. “Oppositional Consciousness,” a sociological construct, serves as a heuristic that may be useful for program evaluators seeking to promote, support, or inspire social change.
Link to the article:
https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/ev.20414
The journal club meets the third Wednesday of every month to discuss new and innovative evaluation topics.
AaEA’s monthly journal club features an evaluation article from evaluation journals and the gray literature. The purpose of these meetings is to offer an easy way for people to get a brief review of new topics, tools, and issues in the evaluation community. You are not required to read the article, but, try to if you can. So hop on the phone and sip your favorite beverage while listening to a summary of the article and joining in the discussion.
The event is free for AaEA members, non-members, and for students/interns/fellows. Not yet a member? Join AaEA at the event or athttps://atl-eval.wildapricot.org ($40 for professionals and $25 for students, interns, and fellows) For event or membership information, please contact eventsaaea@gmail.com or membershipaaea@gmail.com
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