Developing First Nations Child Welfare Standards: Using Evaluation Research within a Participatory Framework
Abstract: Program evaluation in aboriginal communities requires a participatory approach that recognizes the importance of culture and promotes mutual learning. Despite the articulation of principles and models that support this approach, the implementation of evaluation studies often reflects a mor...
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crunivtoronpr:10.3138/cjpe.012.008 2024-06-23T07:52:48+00:00 Developing First Nations Child Welfare Standards: Using Evaluation Research within a Participatory Framework McKenzie, Brad 1997 http://dx.doi.org/10.3138/cjpe.012.008 https://utpjournals.press/doi/pdf/10.3138/cjpe.012.008 en eng University of Toronto Press Inc. (UTPress) Canadian Journal of Program Evaluation volume 12, issue 1, page 133-148 ISSN 0834-1516 1496-7308 journal-article 1997 crunivtoronpr https://doi.org/10.3138/cjpe.012.008 2024-05-30T08:22:34Z Abstract: Program evaluation in aboriginal communities requires a participatory approach that recognizes the importance of culture and promotes mutual learning. Despite the articulation of principles and models that support this approach, the implementation of evaluation studies often reflects a more conventional model stressing the role of the expert and a deductive approach to knowledge development. The evaluation research project summarized in this article was designed and implemented to develop culturally appropriate child and family service standards in First Nations communities using a community-based participatory research model. Process and outcome benefits were achieved by utilizing multiple focus group interviews in the first phase and adapting these strategies in a combined feedback and consultation phase following preliminary data analysis. Article in Journal/Newspaper First Nations University of Toronto Press (U Toronto Press) Canadian Journal of Program Evaluation 12 1 133 148 |
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Abstract: Program evaluation in aboriginal communities requires a participatory approach that recognizes the importance of culture and promotes mutual learning. Despite the articulation of principles and models that support this approach, the implementation of evaluation studies often reflects a more conventional model stressing the role of the expert and a deductive approach to knowledge development. The evaluation research project summarized in this article was designed and implemented to develop culturally appropriate child and family service standards in First Nations communities using a community-based participatory research model. Process and outcome benefits were achieved by utilizing multiple focus group interviews in the first phase and adapting these strategies in a combined feedback and consultation phase following preliminary data analysis. |
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Developing First Nations Child Welfare Standards: Using Evaluation Research within a Participatory Framework |
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Developing First Nations Child Welfare Standards: Using Evaluation Research within a Participatory Framework |
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Developing First Nations Child Welfare Standards: Using Evaluation Research within a Participatory Framework |
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