The Logic Model Guidebook · Better Strategies for Great Results by Knowlton, Lisa Wyatt -- Read -- Imperial Library of Trantor

Index

Dedication Title Copyright Contents Detailed Contents Preface Acknowledgments About the Authors PART 1: CONSTRUCTION

1. Introducing Logic Models

Basic Concepts

Models and Modeling Logic Model Benefits Logic Models Defined Logic Model Uses Two Types: One Logic Historical Background

Examples

Theory of Change Model Example Program Logic Model Example Program Logic Model and Evaluation Design Limitations of Logic Models and Modeling Models Begin With Results Logic Models and Effectiveness In Summary Learning Resources

2. Building and Improving Theory of Change Logic Models

Building a Theory of Change Model

Getting Started Preferences and Styles Evidence Based and Plausible The Big Picture Multiple Strategies and Results Realistic Models Knowledge and Assumptions

Action Steps: Creating a Theory of Change Logic Model Improving Theory of Change Models

Multiple Perspectives “Unpack” and Share Assumptions Toggling Promising Practices and Benchmarking Group Process Nonlinear Theory of Change Models Doing the “Right Work” Tough Questions

In Summary Learning Resources

3. Creating Program Logic Models

From Theory of Change to Program Models

Assumptions Matter Key Elements of Program Logic Models Nonlinear Program Logic Models Hidden Assumptions and Dose

Building a Program Logic Model

Program Logic Model Example From Strategy to Activities Action Steps for a Program Logic Model Creating Your Program Logic Model Guiding Group Process

In Summary Learning Resources

4. Modeling: Improving Program Logic Models

Modeling and Effectiveness Context Challenges

Common Pitfalls: Blind Spots and Myths Logic, Scale, and Specificity Politics, Persuasion, and Perception A Learning Culture and External Review

Quality Techniques

Modeling Testing Model Quality: SMART and FIT A “Mark Up” Quality Questions A Quality Model “Better” Decisions

In Summary Learning Resources

PART II: APPLICATIONS

5. Logic Models for Evaluation

Getting More Out of Evaluation

Connecting Management With Measurement Evaluation for Effectiveness

Evaluation Design Basics

Where Consumers Add Value Where Logic Models Add Value

A Design Example

Two Kinds of Learning Key Evaluation Questions Indicators Indicators and Alignment

Results Require Choices

Performance Standards Quality Evaluation Designs A Quality Framework

In Summary Learning Resources

6. Display and Meaning

Variation and Learning

Graphic Display Complexity and Meaning Content, Uses, and Creation Model Benefits Alternative Approaches

Selected Examples Example 1. Eco Hub Example 2. Wayne Food Initiative Example 3. Promoting Preschool Change Example 4. Collaborative Learning, Inquiry, and Practice Example 5. New York Healthy Weight Model Example 6. Evaluation System Development In Summary Learning Resources

7. Exploring Archetypes

The Blank Page Challenge Archetypes and Learning

Recipes for Change Value of Archetypes More Critical Thinking

Selected Archetype Examples Example 1. Federal Block Grants Example 2. Education Readiness and Success Example 3. Communications Example 4. School Improvement Example 5. Public Health Research In Summary Learning Resources

8. Action Profiles

Strategy, Evaluation, and Learning Profile 1. Building Civic Engagement Profile 2. Better Corporate Giving Profile 3. Kyrgyzstan Decent Work Country Programme Profile Profile 4. Alabama Tackles Asthma Profile 5. Resilient Communities Profile 6. Sheltering Families Profile 7. Environmental Leadership In Summary Learning Resources

Name Index Subject Index

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