PME-620 Complexity and Systems in Evaluation (3)

This course introduces students to complexity and systems-inclusive evaluation concepts and methods. The course critiques traditional theory-driven logic model designs, and offers alternative evaluation approaches. The course covers participatory and collaborative approaches, such as complexity aware approaches, developmental evaluation, principles-based evaluation, and blue marble evaluation. Students learn about complexity aware and systems-inclusive evaluation designs and methodologies, including most significant change (MSC), outcome mapping, outcome harvesting, and systems mapping. Students also learn about transformative evaluation, including indigenous evaluation, asset-based, and trauma informed approaches. The use of technology to facilitate more complexity aware approaches to monitoring and evaluation is also introduced. Grading: A-F only. Prerequisite: PME-600. Restriction: OGPS Program: Online.