COURSE OUTLINE

Course

Designing and Evaluating Responsive Programs (2015-2016)

Code / Version ECE73010 (100)

Total Hours

45

Credits

PreRequisite(s) EDUC72000 (100) Curriculum Studies

and ECE72070 (100) Integrative Learning

CoRequisite(s)

ECE73020 (100) Prof Engagement VI

Course Description
As an extension to the concepts discussed in Social Action and Program Leadership, this course will focus on designing and evaluating
responsive programs that support individual and community capacity building. Students will explore models of program design and examine
various elements that have an effect on designing responsive programs including social values, social policy, provincial and national
directions, economic climate, and research evidence. In response to unique community needs, students will construct program designs and
policies that promote diversity, equity and social inclusion.
PLAR Eligible: Yes

Course Outcomes
Successful completion of this course will enable the student to:
1.

Evaluate the effectiveness of existing programs

2.

Examine models of program design

3.

Assess community needs for child education and program development

4.

Explain the responsibility of governing authority in policy development and implementation

5.

Write policy for proposed program development that reflects current legislation

6.

Devise program designs and policies that promote diversity, equity, social inclusion and social justice

Essential Employability Skills addressed in this course

Taught Reinforced Assessed

Communicate clearly, concisely and correctly in the

written, spoken, and visual form that fulfills the purpose
and meets the needs of the audience

Respond to written, spoken, or visual messages in a

manner that ensures effective communication

Numeracy

Execute mathematical operations accurately

Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

Apply a systematic approach to solve problems

Use a variety of thinking skills to anticipate and solve

problems

Locate, select, organize, and document information using

appropriate technology and information systems

Analyze, evaluate, and apply relevant information from a

variety of sources

Show respect for the diverse opinions, values, belief

systems, and contributions of others

Interact with others in groups or teams in ways that

contribute to effective working relationships and the
achievement of goals

Manage the use of time and other resources to complete

projects

Communication

Information Management

Interpersonal

Personal

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Essential Employability Skills addressed in this course
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Personal

Taught Reinforced Assessed

Take responsibility for one's own actions, decisions, and

consequences

Unit Outcomes
Successful completion of the following units will enable the student to:
1.0

2.0

Introduction: Designing and Evaluating Responsive Programs

1.1

Define evaluation in relevance to early learning community program development

1.2

Describe the purpose of program evaluation

1.3

Define the components of needs assessment in context of early learning program community development

Social Variables that Influence Program Design

2.1

3.0

4.0

2.2

Describe the variables that influence the design of responsive programs such as: social values, social policy, provincial and
national directions, economic climate
Interpret the roles of varying levels of government in the context of policy development and program implementation

2.3

Articulate the value of diversity, equity, inclusion and social justice in context of responsive program design

2.4

Examine research that explains the variables that have an impact on designing responsive programs

Theoretical Approaches to Program Evaluation

3.1

Identify the principles of program evaluation

3.2

Explain the evolution of the field of program evaluation

3.3

Compare and contrast models used to evaluate programs such as: program theory, logic model and theory of change model

3.4

Justify a rationale for the use of program evaluation models in the context of meeting identified needs in relation to program
policy and/or program delivery(development, implementation, impact)

Program Evaluation Tools

4.1
4.2
4.3

5.0

Compare and contrast the benefits and limitations of a range of evaluation tools for the purpose of evaluating existing program
delivery
Select appropriate tools for the purpose of aligining with identified goals and objectives of a specific learning community
Critique the value of an evaluation tool in context of aligning with evidence based practice in relation to a specific learning
community

Advancing Community Programs, Policies and Practice

5.1

Examine existing policies to make recommendations for revision to the current program in alignment with legislative standards

5.2

Justify policy recommendations that are informed by community needs using documented evidence including observations

5.3

Write and/or revise policy for the purpose of integrating recommendations, current legislation and that promote social justice

5.4

Propose program recommendations that foster community capacity buidling

5.5

Articulate the relevance of program evaluation to enhance responsive approaches to program policy, program delivery and
community capacity building

Required Student Resources

Selected readings posted in eConestoga

Optional Student Resources

Evaluation
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Course

Designing and Evaluating Responsive Programs (2015-2016)

Code / Version ECE73010 (100)

The minimum passing grade for this course is 60 (C).
In order to successfully complete this course, the student is required to meet the following evaluation criteria:
Quiz 1

15.00

Quiz 2

15.00

Assignment 1

20.00

Assignment 2

20.00

Presentation

30.00
100.00 %

Other
Conestoga College is committed to providing academic accommodations for students with documented disabilities. Please contact the
Accessibility Services Office.

Prepared By

Catherine O'Toole

School

Health & Life Sciences & Community Services

Date

2015-11-18

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