1. Participatory Evaluation with Youth Building Skills for Community Action Mary E. Arnold Elissa E. Wells

2. Curriculum Available for Purchase Arnold, M. E. & Wells, E. E. (2007). Participatory evaluation with youth: Building Skills for Community Action. Corvallis, OR: Oregon State University Department of Youth Development Education. National 4-H Program of Distinction Complete abstract available at: http://cyfernet.ces.ncsu.edu/pod/index.php

3.  Builds knowledge and skill with the “cycle of evaluation.”  Emphasizes team training and development.  To date, 16 teams (108 participants) have been trained.  Hands on, activity based.

4. Contents

5. Layout Title Purpose Life skills Social science skills Materials Room set-up Time Procedure Discussion questions Teaching notes

6. Activity: Benefits & Challenges

7. Framing Issues Activity: Three Step Interview

8. Activity: Practice Forum

9. Data Analysis: Graffiti

10. Activity: Sharing Action Plans