Evaluation Research - JSM480

• Title: Evaluation Research
• Czech title: Evaluační výzkum
• Form of teaching: lecture
• Guaranteed by: Department of Sociology (23-KS)
• Faculty: Faculty of Social Sciences
• Actual: from 2025
• Duration in semesters: 1
• Semester: winter
• E-Credits: 8
• Examination process: winter s.:combined
• Hours per week, examination: winter s.:2/0, Ex [HT]
• Capacity: unknown / unknown (20)
• Maximum number of enrolled students: 20
• Min. number of students: unlimited
• 4EU+: no
• Virtual mobility / capacity: no
• State of the course: taught
• Language: English
• Teaching methods: full-time
• Repeated enrollment: 2 / 2 / 1 / 2
• Note: course can be enrolled in outside the study plan; enabled for web enrollment; priority enrollment if the course is part of the study plan
• Guarantor: Mgr. Jiří Remr, Ph.D.
• Teacher(s): Mgr. Jiří Remr, Ph.D.
• Class: Courses for incoming students

Annotation

This course is designed to teach students the fundamental principles of evaluation. Immerse yourself in a transformative learning experience that unveils the nature and meaning of evaluation, its methodologies, and its practical applications.

Throughout the course, you will gain in-depth knowledge of different evaluation methods, examine common evaluation issues, and explore the intricacies of evaluation processes. The course places special emphasis on key evaluation-specific topics, such as stakeholder engagement, the logic model, theory of change, and meta-evaluation.

By the end, you will understand and be able to apply these core principles to real-world scenarios. Whether you are an aspiring evaluator, researcher, or policymaker, this course will take your understanding of evaluation to a whole new level.

Last update: Remr Jiří, Mgr., Ph.D. (14.09.2026)

Aim of the course

Course Objectives:

This course has multiple learning objectives for students. Students will be expected to develop the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:
     a. Understand the nature and purpose of evaluation.
     b. Learn evaluation concepts, vocabulary, and terminology.
     c. Understand a wide array of evaluation theories and practices.
     d. Grasp the fundamental methodology of evaluation.
     e. Grasp the key distinctions between evaluation and surveys, auditing, etc.

This class meets in Room B228 of the Jinonice Building from 11:00 a.m. to 12:20 p.m. on Thursdays, beginning October 1, 2026, and ending December 17, 2026.

Last update: Remr Jiří, Mgr., Ph.D. (14.09.2026)

Course completion requirements

Examination:

Students are required to take midterm and final exams (closed-book; single best answer).

Grading:

     91-100% = A

     81-90% = B

     71-80% = C

     61-70% = D

     51-60% = E

     50% or less = F (failed)

Last update: Remr Jiří, Mgr., Ph.D. (14.09.2026)

Literature

Required Readings:

Morra, Imas, L. G., & Rist, R. C. (2009). The Road to Results: Designing and Conducting Effective Development Evaluations. Washington: World Bank.

Alkin, M. C. (2011). Evaluation Essentials: From A to Z. New York, NY: Guilford Press. Guilford Press.

 

Additional Readings:

Owen, J. M. (2006). Program Evaluation: Forms and Approaches. New York: The Guilford Press.

Rossi, P. H., Lipsey, M. W., & Freeman, H. E. (2004). Evaluation: A Systematic Approach. London: Sage Publications.

Last update: Remr Jiří, Mgr., Ph.D. (14.09.2026)

Syllabus

Main Topics:

Lecture 01: Course Overview and Introduction to Evaluation

Lecture 2: Key Principles of Evaluative Thinking

Lecture 3: Types of Evaluations

Lecture 4: Logic Models and Criteria Used in Evaluation

Lecture 5: Evaluation Questions

Lecture 6: Dealing with Stakeholders in Evaluations

Lecture 07: Midterm Test

Lecture 8: Evaluation of Results

Lecture 9: Evaluation-Specific Methods

Lecture 10: Evaluation Approaches

Lecture 11: Ethics of Evaluation and Evaluation Standards

Lecture 12: Final exam (December 17, 2026)

Last update: Remr Jiří, Mgr., Ph.D. (14.09.2026)

Learning outcomes

This course aims to help students understand the nature and purpose of evaluation. Students will learn evaluation concepts, vocabulary, and terminology. They will also understand a wide array of evaluation theories and practices, grasp fundamental evaluation methodologies, and distinguish between evaluations, surveys, and auditing.

Last update: Remr Jiří, Mgr., Ph.D. (14.09.2026)