Date of Award
5-1-2009
Degree Type
Dissertation
University or Center
Clark Atlanta University(CAU)
School
School of Social Work
Degree Name
Ph.D.
Department
Social Work Policy Planning and Administration
First Advisor
Dr. Sarita K. Davis
Second Advisor
Dr. Margaret Counts-Spriggs
Third Advisor
Dr. Jenny Jones
Abstract
As the "sine qua non" of social work practice, evaluation has widespread implications for practitioners. This study examines how social work practice culture impacts evaluation practice. The study is based on the premise social work practitioners have a unique approach to evaluation practice that is guided by practice wisdom, education and training, and a professional code of ethics. A mixed methods design is used to identify and prioritize specific activities that promote evaluation knowledge and skill in social work practice. This study is unique in that it elicits response from social work practitioners to increase knowledge related to evaluation practice and leadership behaviors in social work practice. The study benefits social work practitioners, educators, and administrators by emphasizing the importance of evaluation and how social work practitioners can inform decision-making related to evaluation. Results suggest social work education has a critical role in promoting evaluation practice, establishing evaluation practice competencies, and using evaluation results to inform policy and practice.
Recommended Citation
Gervin, Derrick W., "An exploration of factors that facilitate the development of evaluation knowledge and skill in social work field Education" (2009). ETD Collection for Robert W. Woodruff Library, Atlanta University Center. Paper 59.
http://digitalcommons.auctr.edu/dissertations/59