Planning and Evaluating groups

Question 1

Why plan?

Answer 1

• Assess the degree of need and plan a response.
• Clarify purpose.
• Anticipate difficulties.
• Clarify roles and expectations of workers.

Question 2

The planning cycle:

Answer 2

• Needs assessment
• Goal
• Objectives
• Strategies
• Implementation
• Evaluation

Question 3

Objectives (SMART)

Answer 3

• Specific
• Measurable
• Achievable
• Relevant
• Time-constrained

Question 4

Considerations:

Answer 4

• Groups purpose.
• Sponsorship and membership of the group.
• Recruiting members.
• Composing the group.
• Orienting members to the group.
• Preparing the group’s environment.
• Securing financial arrangements.

Question 5

Evaluation (3):

Answer 5

• Outcome evaluation (goal attainment)
• Impact evaluation (achievement of objectives)
• Process evaluation (success of strategies)