Evaluability Assessment of a National Driver Retraining Program

Are We Evaluating in the Right Lane?

Authors

  • Mélanie Joanisse University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Ontario
  • Arne Stinchombe University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Ontario
  • Stephanie Yamin University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Ontario

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3138/cjpe.025.002

Abstract

An evaluability assessment (EA) of the 55 Alive program, a national older driver refresher course aimed at improving driving skills, was conducted. This EA adds to the evaluation literature as previous outcome evaluations neglected to explore whether this program was prepared for such assessments. A mixed-method protocol was executed across three community sites. Based on the results of this EA, several suggestions for future evaluations are discussed: (a) sampling all stakeholder levels for a more holistic snapshot of the program, (b) using EA to facilitate stakeholders’ engagement in the evaluation, and (c) incorporating scientists specializing in the area within the evaluation.

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Published

2010-04-21

How to Cite

Joanisse, M., Stinchombe, A., & Yamin, S. (2010). Evaluability Assessment of a National Driver Retraining Program: Are We Evaluating in the Right Lane?. Canadian Journal of Program Evaluation, 25(1), 27–50. https://doi.org/10.3138/cjpe.025.002

Issue

Vol. 25 No. 1 (2010): Spring

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Copyright (c) 2010 Mélanie Joanisse, Arne Stinchombe, Stephanie Yamin

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