Developing a theory of change
Thu 14 Nov 2024 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Nesta, 58 Victoria Embankment, EC4Y 0DS
Description
Join us for the first session in our ‘How to evaluate’ training series, where you'll dive deep into creating and building a Core Theory of Change. This workshop is designed to equip you with a complete, ready-to-implement framework tailored to your programme, guided by expert facilitators.
During this session, you will learn about key evaluation concepts:
The foundational concepts of a theory of change and its relevance to evaluating higher education interventions.
How to develop a complete Core Theory of Change for your programme with expert guidance from TASO staff, ensuring you leave the session with a practical framework.
Common challenges and solutions for integrating a Core Theory of Change into your evaluation activities and strategic planning.
Real-world case studies from the higher education sector that illustrate the importance of a theory of change in informing evaluation design and impact.
By the end of this training, you will have a Core Theory of Change for your intervention.
Who should attend?
Individuals in any role within higher education institutions or third-sector organisations who are new to evaluation.
Experienced evaluators seeking to refresh their knowledge of the theory of change framework.
Practitioners, managers, and widening participation team members.
Support staff aiming to enhance their understanding and application of evaluation practices.
Why attend?
Targeted learning: Learn how a theory of change can be applied within the higher education sector. You'll have the opportunity to work directly on your own Core Theory of Change throughout the workshop, with personalised guidance and support from experienced facilitators.
Professional development: Improve your skills around intervention goals and best-practice evaluation methods, positioning yourself as a leader in driving impactful change.
Benefit for your institution: Get your specific questions answered and explore how the Core Theory of Change can be applied to your organisational needs.
Networking and collaboration opportunities: Connect with peers across the higher education sector, leading to better collaboration and best-practice sharing.
Cost
Standard rate
- Non-profit organisations (higher education providers, charities, public sector
- £349 + VAT
- For-profit organisations:
- £699 + VAT
Next steps
If you attend this session, we encourage you to continue with session 3 (Measuring change: Planning and conducting empirical evaluations based on correlational evidence) and session 4 (Exploring causal impact evaluation without randomisation: Quasi-experimental designs (QEDs) in the series for a more comprehensive understanding of evaluation practices.
In registering for this event, you agree to the following terms: cancellations must be received in writing (to info@taso.org.uk) by Friday 1st November to qualify for a refund. We regret that no refund can be made for cancellations received after this time; however substitute delegates will be accepted at any time. If sending a substitute delegate please provide the registered delegate’s full name and the substitute delegate’s full name, job title, organisation, and email address to info@taso.org.uk.
Location
Nesta, 58 Victoria Embankment, EC4Y 0DS