Discussion: Reporting a Process Assessment
Just as in needs assessments, interviews and focus groups are common tools for obtaining information about the processes involved in the implementation of programs. Process Assessment should include specifics about purpose, questions which the Assessment will address, and methods that social workers will use to conduct Assessments.
Review the many examples of process Assessment results described in Chapter 8 of Dudley, J. R. (2020). Social work Assessment: Enhancing what we do. (3rd ed.) Chicago, IL: Lyceum Books, or in the optional resources. Select an example of a process Assessment that produced valuable information. Compare the description of those results with the Social Work Research Qualitative Groups case study located in this week’s resources..
By Day 3
Post a description of the process Assessment that you chose and explain why you selected this example. Describe the stage of program implementation in which the Assessment occurred, the informants, the questions asked, and the results. Based upon your comparison of the case study and the program Assessment report that you chose, improve upon the information presented in the case study by identifying gaps in information. Fill in these gaps as if you were the facilitator of the focus group. Clearly identify the purpose of the process Assessment and the questions asked.
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Reporting a Process Assessment: A Discussion
Interviews and focus groups are popular strategies for gathering information about the procedures involved in program implementation, just as they are in needs assessments. The aim of the process Assessment, the topics that the Assessment will address, and the techniques that social workers will use to conduct Assessments should all be included.
Examine the numerous examples of process Assessment outcomes provided in Chapter 8 of Dudley, J. R.’s book (2020). Assessment of social work: Improving what we do (3rd edition) Chicago, IL: Lyceum Books, or in the optional resources. Select an example of a process Assessment that produced valuable information. Compare the description of those results with the Social Work Research Qualitative Groups case study located in this week’s resources..
By Day 3
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