Core Course

The 2013 Core Course offers more than 80 instructional hours, complete with theory, tools, case studies, discussion groups, and readings, based on modules developed and delivered by experienced evaluation specialists and instructors.

See also:

Core Course Faculty:
 
2013 CORE Course Preliminary Schedule
Week 1

Monday
June 10

Tuesday
June 11

Wednesday
June 12

Thursday
June 13

Friday
June 14
9:00 - 12:30

Welcome and Introduction

Course Objectives
and Overview

Module 1:
Introduction to Development Evaluation

Module 3:
Building a Results-Based Monitoring and Evaluation System

Module 5:
Considering the Evaluation Approach

Module 6:
Developing Evaluation Questions and Starting the Design Matrix

Module 7:
Selecting Designs for Cause-and-Effect, Descriptive, and Normative Evaluation Questions
12:30 - 2:00
Open Lunch
Open Lunch
Speaker’s Luncheon
Roundtable Lunch
Open Lunch
2:00 - 5:30

Module 2:
Understanding the Issues Driving Development Evaluation

Module 4:
Understanding the Evaluation Context and the Program Theory of Change

Introduction to Group Work Session

Module 5
(continued)

Open Discussion Session with Core Faculty Member

Module 6
(continued)

Mini-Workshops:

  • Developing an Evaluation Lessons Learned System
  • Facilitation Skills
  • Vision and Perspective: Unleashing Your Creativity
  • Working Across Organizations
  • When the Results Chain Breaks: Four Simple Rules to Improve Implementation
Group Work
Group Work
Group Work
6:30 - 8:00
Opening Dinner Reception
Open Evening
Open Evening
Open Evening
Ottawa City Bus Tour

 
2013 CORE Course Preliminary Schedule
Week 2

Monday
June 17

Tuesday
June 18

Wednesday
June 19

Thursday
June 20

Friday
June 21
9:00 - 12:30

Module 8:
Selecting and Constructing Data Collection Instruments

Module 10:
Planning Data Analysis and Completing the Design Matrix

Concurrent Advanced Session:

  • Propensity Score Matching

Module 12:
Managing an Evaluation

Module 14:
Guiding the Evaluator: Evaluation Ethics, Politics, Standards, and Guiding Principles

Introduction of Panel Members

Small Group Presentations

Panel Comments

Evaluation of Core Course
12:30 - 2:00
Lunch
Speaker’s Luncheon
Roundtable Lunch
Open Lunch
Open Lunch
2:00 - 5:30

Module 9:
Deciding on the Sampling Strategy

Module 11:
Evaluating Complex Interventions

Open Discussion Session with Core Faculty Member

Module 13:
Presenting Results

Open Discussion Session with Core Faculty Member

Wrap-up:
Looking to the Future of Development Evaluation
Group Work
Group Work
Group Work
Group Work
6:30 - 8:00
CES Networking Reception
Open Evening
Open Evening
Core Course Graduation
Boat Cruise on
the Ottawa River