Program and Projects Planing and Evaluation

Code:

M101

Acronym:

PAPP

Keywords
Classification	Keyword
OFICIAL	Methods

Instance: 2021/2022 - 1S

Active?	Yes
Responsible unit:	Psychology
Course/CS Responsible:	Master Degree in Psychology

Cycles of Study/Courses

Acronym	No. of Students	Study Plan	Curricular Years	Credits UCN	Credits ECTS	Contact hours	Total Time
MPSIC	117	Plano de Estudos 2021	1	-	3	27	81

Teaching language

Portuguese

Objectives

The goal of this CU is to provide the knowledge, skills, and perspectives for reflective practice and effective program and projects development and evaluation

Learning outcomes and competences

Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to:

- know and understand the main stages in the construction of projects

- know the necessary methodologies for implementing a needs assessment and for mapping responses based on literature evidence

- design a program or project to address the problem identified in needs assessment

- establish strategies for program/project monitoring and evaluation

- plan a strategy for disseminating results

- make programs and projects compatible with ethical and deontological principles

- identify risks and opportunities in program/project implementation

- define contingency plans

Working method

Presencial

Pre-requirements (prior knowledge) and co-requirements (common knowledge)

not applicable

Program

1. Needs assessment methodologies and strategies for mapping responses


2. Program and project design methodologies


3. Phases and challenges in the implementation of programs and projects


4. Targets, and types of evaluation of programs and projects


5. Communication and dissemination plans for the results of programs and projects


6. Ethical and deontological issues


7. Illustrations of intervention and research programs and projects

Mandatory literature

GECES Sub-Group on Social Impact Measurement; Proposed Approaches to Social Impact Measurement. European Comission, Directorate-General for Employment, Social Affairs and Inclusion., Luxembourg: Publications Office of the European Union., 2014
Peter H. Rossi; Evaluation. ISBN: 978-1506386607
Gloria Perez Serrano; Elaboracion de proyectos sociales. ISBN: 84-277-1041-0
Serrano, G. P. ; Elaboração de projetos sociais: casos práticos. , Porto: Porto Editora., 2008
UNDP ; Handbook on planning, monitoring and evaluating for development results. , New York: UNDP., 2009
Spaulding, D. T. ; Program evaluation in practice: core concepts and examples for discussion and analysis (2nd ed.). , San Francisco, CA: JosseyBass, 2014
UNICEF; Methodological Briefs: Impact Evaluation (Volumes 1 a 13, vários autores). , Florença, Itália: UNICEF Office of Research Methodological Briefs., 2014

Comments from the literature

Additional readings and handouts from other texts and journals will be provided, specifically adequate to each domain.

Teaching methods and learning activities

Student individual work: To successfully accomplish the course objectives will require regular class attendance and participation, consistent effort outside of class time, and thoughtful application of concepts covered during class time and in course readings.

Theoretical lessons focused on the core concepts and models, with incentives for the active participation of students

Small group work.

Tutorial guidance throughout the classes.

Illustration of specific cases selected by professors and invited professionals

Evaluation Type

Distributed evaluation with final exam

Assessment Components

designation	Weight (%)
Participação presencial	10,00
Trabalho escrito	90,00
Total:	100,00

Amount of time allocated to each course unit

designation	Time (hours)
Estudo autónomo	27,00
Frequência das aulas	27,00
Trabalho escrito	27,00
Total:	81,00

Eligibility for exams

• Classes are compulsory • Mandatory attendance at 75% of classes taught.

Assessment: written work in small group with delivery during the assessment periods (assessment with final exam). In order to complete course objectives, students will write and submit a program or project design and evaluation plan, applying the concepts learned during the course and developing concrete skills for program/project planning and evaluation

Calculation formula of final grade

The final score is obtained in the written work, on a scale ranging from 0 to 20
The classification cannot be less than 9.5 values.
The student will perform the UC to get the minimum total score of 10 values.

Examinations or Special Assignments

not applicable

Internship work/project

not applicable

Special assessment (TE, DA, ...)

According to regulations

Classification improvement

not applicable. Improving exam classification requires re-enrollment in the course.