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SUMMARY:The FEM: The Feminist Evaluation Model
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a two-day workshop on designing more equitable and inclusive program evaluation! \n\n\n\n\n“A person does not need to be a feminist or an expert on feminism to implement the FEM. A person does need to view evaluation as a process that can effectively be used to address gender inequities and bring about social change for women.” \nJoin us for a two-day workshop on the Feminist Evaluation Model (FEM) with Donna Podems! This workshop will explore how Feminist Evaluation helps support more equitable evaluation practices\, discuss the feminist evaluation context\, and give hands-on tools to integrate feminist approaches to real-world evaluations. \nPlease note that the workshops will be held online from 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM on July 22 and 23\, 2026. \nWorkshop Structure: \n\nFraming\nClarify objectives\, participant expectations\, and establish a safe space for dialogue. Activity: quick reflection on evaluation and its role in society (discussion).\nEvaluation Landscape\nExplain the distinction between evaluation and research\, review social justice approaches\, and position Feminist Evaluation in the evaluation field today\, in that context\, and the global agendas. Facilitate discussion on power and language and the role of FE in this context.\nGender → Feminist Continuum\nWalk through gender-sensitive\, responsive\, transformative\, and feminist approaches. Use case example and group work. Touch on the language of gender\, sex\, and sexual identity and a few other more common terms to FE.\nThe FEM in Practice\nIntroduce the FEM\, a new feminist evaluation model\, its four pillars\, and its FEM principles. Apply to the stages of an evaluation.\nFeminist Evaluation Concepts in Feminist Evaluation and the FEM\nDiscuss what knowledge construction in FE is. Activity on facts vs. assumptions\, and end with a focus on what constitutes a credible evaluation. Introduce the FEM’s evidence framework as an example of a feminist process to construct knowledge.\nFeminist Backlash and Handling Pushback on using FE or the FEM\nRole-play responses to resistance and practice dialogue questions.\nIs FEM Appropriate?\nUse the 7 decision questions and apply them to participants’ real contexts.\nClosing\nReflection\, commitments\, and key takeaways.\n\nCredentialled Evaluator Competency Domains: \n\nReflective Practice\n\n\nSituational Practice\n\n\nInterpersonal Practice\n\nAbout the Facilitator: \nDonna Podems is the founder and director of OtherWISE. She brings 20 years of experience working with governments\, civil society\, nongovernmental groups\, international donors\, and foundations to conduct monitoring\, evaluation\, strategic planning and training. She holds a doctorate in interdisciplinary studies focused on Programme Evaluation and Organizational Development\, and a Masters degree in Public Administration. \nShe has lived and/or worked in the United States\, Botswana\, Burma\, Cameroon\, Egypt\, Ghana\, Jordan\, Kenya\, Lesotho\, Madagascar\, Namibia\, Nigeria\, Republic of South Africa\, Senegal\, Somaliland\, Swaziland\, Uganda\, Zambia\, Zimbabwe\, Bosnia\, Guatemala\, Panama\, Peru\, Belize\, Nicaragua\, India\, Indonesia\, Myanmar\, Pakistan\, Sri Lanka\, Thailand\, USA\, and Vietnam. \nShe conducts her work across a range of technical areas including agriculture\, HIV/AIDS\, TB\, health systems\, youth interventions\, education\, human rights\, environment\, orphans and vulnerable children\, community needs\, and women’s empowerment. \nHer research focus is on evaluator competencies\, process use\, and feminist evaluation. Dr. Podems is a current Board Member for the American Evaluation Association (AEA)\, past Board Member for the South African Monitoring and Evaluation Association (SAMEA)\, and past Chairperson for the AEA’s International Committee and the Feminist Evaluation TIG. She is a member of AEA\, IDEAs\, and SAMEA.
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SUMMARY:August 2026 Essential Skills Series Intensive
DESCRIPTION:This 4-day course was developed by the Canadian Evaluation Society to provide participants with a basic understanding of the main models and practices associated with the profession of evaluation. Prior knowledge of evaluation and of social science research methods is not required. There are no examinations associated with the course\, nor is there any homework. Participation in all 15 course modules entitles you to a Certificate of Completion from the Canadian Evaluation Society. \nParticipants will gain: \n\nBasic knowledge and skills\,\nAppreciation for essential elements of evaluation\,\nCapacity to apply acquired knowledge and skills\, and\nDevelopment as an evaluation professional.\n\nThe Essential Skills Series is ten self-paced learning modules that cover everything from basics like the objectives of evaluations\, all the way through to practical skills such as budgeting and workplan development. The discussion forum encourages knowledge transfer/sharing among participants and instructor\, instructor reviewed assignments to guide learners and real-time Zoom learning at the start and conclusion of the course. \nCourse Competencies\nParticipants will be able to describe in basic terms: \n\nthe uses and benefits of evaluation\ncommon settings in which evaluation takes place\nwhere evaluations and performance monitoring fit in the program cycle\nunderlying theories related to evaluation\, and their implications\nthe historical and technical context in which evaluation takes place\nthe range of terminology used in evaluation\ncauses of\, and responses to\, resistance\npotential misuses of evaluation\ncultural considerations in conducting evaluations\nethical considerations with respect to evaluation\nevaluation standards\nevaluation as a profession\nthe role of CES\, including the CE system\nspecial applications of evaluation\nthe relevance of\, and processes associated with:\nidentifying evaluation objectives\nidentifying and engaging evaluation clients and stakeholders\, and establishing roles\ndevelop a program profile\ncreating evaluation questions and indicators\ncommon data collection methods\ncreating an appropriate and valid evaluation design\, including the selection of data collection methods\ncollecting data\, including performance monitoring\ndata management\nassessing data quality\ndata analysis\, including cost effectiveness analysis\ndetermining evaluation scale and budget\nproject management\nsynthesis of evidence leading to the development of conclusions and recommendations\nevaluation reporting and dissemination\nParticipants will also gain elementary experience in:\n\n• creating logic models\n• developing indicators\n• question construction\n• creating an evaluation matrix\n• writing findings statements\n• creating a reporting plan \nAbout the Facilitator \nPaul Favaro Ph.D.\, CE is the Chief of Research\, Program Evaluation\, and Accountability for the Peel District School Board in Mississauga\, Ontario. He teaches management sciences at York University in Toronto. \nDr. Favaro has authored or co-authored articles\, chapters\, and technical reports\, and has conducted professional training workshops in the areas of program evaluation\, performance measurement\, and research methodology. He is on the editorial board of The Canadian Journal of Program Evaluation. Throughout his career\, he has worked as a research consultant to a wide variety of government ministries\, educational organizations\, charitable foundations\, and community-based programs. He has held several executive positions on the board of the Canadian Evaluation Society (CES). In 2010\, he was awarded a fellowship in the CES. He is a Credentialed Evaluator by the Canadian Evaluation Society
URL:https://evaluationontario.ca/event/august-2026-essential-skills-series-intensive/
LOCATION:Holiday Inn Toronto Downtown Centre\, 30 Carlton Street\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M5B 2E9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Essential Skills Series,Professional Development,Student,Student & New Practitioner
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