Assignment Overview
An effective way to learn how to evaluate social programs or policies is to focus on a social problem of interest to you and then proceed as Chambers and Bonk do, by engaging in the following:
- Understand the epistemological boundaries of the problem definition.
- Recognize the origins of the problem and its causes and consequences.
- Comprehend who is impacted by this problem, both negatively and positively.
- Recognize what those gains or losses look like and their magnitudes.
Additionally, Chambers and Bonk (2013) suggest that you must understand the historical and judicial contexts of the problem (p. 185). Once these elements are clarified, you can identify a specific program or policy designed to address the identified social problem.
By successfully completing this assignment, you will demonstrate your proficiency in the following competencies and behaviors:
- Competency 5: Engage in Policy Practice.
- C5.GP.C: Apply critical thinking to analyze, formulate, and advocate for policies that advance human rights and social, economic, and environmental justice.
- Related Assignment Criteria:
- 2. Describe a program or policy designed to address a given social problem.
- Related Assignment Criteria:
- C5.GP.C: Apply critical thinking to analyze, formulate, and advocate for policies that advance human rights and social, economic, and environmental justice.
