How Theories of Change Can Improve Education Programming and Evaluation in Conflict-Affected Contexts
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DOI: 10.1086/698405
Abstract: Theories of change (ToCs) are underutilized in programming and evaluation and seldom analyzed with regard to the challenges and opportunities they present, especially in conflict-affected contexts. We reflect on the use of ToCs in UNICEF’s… read more here.
Keywords: conflict affected; programming evaluation; affected contexts; education ... See more keywords
Theories of Change in Rural Policy Evaluation
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DOI: 10.1111/soru.12269
Abstract: Rural policy evaluation helps to understand the extent to which policies have met pre-defined objectives, achieve value for money and learn from implementation failures. However, there is increasing debate over the quality of policy evaluation… read more here.
Keywords: policy; rural policy; change rural; policy evaluation ... See more keywords
Whole-school interventions promoting student commitment to school to prevent substance use and violence: Synthesis of theories of change
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DOI: 10.1177/00178969221100892
Abstract: Objectives: Whole-school interventions and programmes aim to change school environments to promote health. Previous reviews suggest these are often inappropriately informed by individualistic psychological theories. We undertook a systematic review of whole-school interventions to prevent… read more here.
Keywords: student commitment; theories change; whole school; school interventions ... See more keywords