Planning and Evaluation of Programs and Projects

Code: SOC12052M

6 ECTS

Duration: 15 weeks/156 hours

Scientific Area: Sociology

Teaching languages: Portuguese

Languages of tutoring support: Portuguese

Regime de Frequência: Presencial

Sustainable Development Goals

1. Erradicar a pobreza - Acabar com a pobreza em todas as suas formas, em todos os lugares

4. Educação de qualidade - Assegurar a educação inclusiva, e equitativa e de qualidade, e promover oportunidades de aprendizagem ao longo da vida para todos.

5. Igualdade de género - Alcançar a igualdade de gênero e empoderar todas as mulheres e meninas.

10. Reduzir as desigualdades - Reduzir as desigualdades dentro dos países e entre eles.

11. Cidades e comunidades sustentáveis - Tornar as cidades e os assentamentos humanos inclusivos, seguros, resilientes e sustentáveis.

Learning Goals

This course aims to provide the necessary knowledge to understand masters and deepening the discussion on
the theoretical and methodological specificity inter, multi and trans -disciplinary planning and evaluation of
programs and development projects and also sensitize them to the development of attitude opening of critical
thinking in the formulation of problems and planning instruments in this area .
The objectives are:
1. Examining concepts conceptual and methodological tools of trans inter -disciplinary analysis , and multi and
critical reflection on situations and problems ;
2 . Study and examine concepts and objectives of the processes of planning and evaluation of development
programs and projects ;
3 . Promote learning of the methodological contents necessary to the planning, design and evaluation of
programs and projects ;
4 . Study and analyze the various stages of the process and strategies for evaluating programs and projects.

1 - Theoretical and Methodological Foundations of Planning
1.1. Paradigms and models of planning
1.2. Vision Integrated of Process Planning and Ideal Scenarios
1.3. Weaknesses of the Planning Process
1.4. Clarification of Concepts
2 Phased planning and intervention process
2.1. Diagnostic´s Needs
2.2. Goals and Establishing of Priorities
2.3. Design and Action Planning
2.4. Models of Intervention
3. Systems for Monitoring and Evaluation of Programs and Projects
3.1. Concepts and Purpose of Program Evaluation
3.2. The Planning of Evaluation Process
3.3. Monitoring of Programs and Projects
3.4. The Four Dimensions of the Evaluation Process (criteria, evidence, judgment and strategies)
3.5. Strategies of Evaluation
3.6. Review of planning instruments: types and methodologies.
3.7. Capitalization of Experiences: Case Studies

Teaching Methods

Classes are essentially discussion forum focusing on the debate and all methods that allow and encourage the
active participation of the masters. The sessions aim to provoke discussion and reflection on a particular
theme and are intended to provide a master's degree to further reflection on concepts, approaches and
methodologies for the evaluation of programs and projects. In this sense, emphasis is placed on the conduct
of various sessions of learning through presentations and psychosocial interaction methodologies
(brainstorming and discussion forums), supported by, or with audio-visual, bibliographic support, press
clippings, and other electronic media static and virtual (internet). Approach aimed at strengthening the
practical application of program content, develop some of the sessions under the collective workshop format
(streamlined by invited experts) and also study visits.