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Program Logic Models
Rebecca White, Ph.D.ProfessorOrganization Development and EvaluationLSU AgCenter
What the heck is a logic model?
Everyday Logic Model
Thirsty Drink beverage
Feel refreshed and hydrated
If – Then Sequences
If If If If IfThen Then Then Then Then
Program Development Process
Plan
Implement
Evaluate
Logic Model – Situation
Importance of issueHow issue was identifiedHow education can helpA target audienceIntended outcomesNeedsAssetsPrioritiesStakeholders involved
Logic Model – Outcomes & ImpactsLong term impacts – What big effects would you expect?Medium term outcomes – What clientele actions would you expect?Short term outcomes – What learning would you expect?
Conditions - Social, civic, economic, environmental
Action - Behavior, practice, policy, decision-making, social actionLearning - Awareness, knowledge, attitudes, skills, opinions, aspirations, motivations
Logic Model – Outputs Section
ACTIVITIES - WHAT WE DOConduct workshops, meetingsProvide serviceDevelop products, curriculum, resourcesTrainAssessFacilitatePartnerInformation via social marketing and media
PARTICIPATION - WHO WE REACHParticipantsClientsAgenciesDecision-makersCustomers
Logic Model – Inputs Section
WHAT WE INVEST StaffVolunteersTime MoneyResearch baseMaterialsEquipmentTechnologyPartners
Logic Model – Assumptions and External FactorsASSUMPTIONS
BeliefsOur ideas about the situationThe way the program will operateWhat we expect the program to achieveHow participants learn and behaveResources and staffExternal and internal environment
EXTERNAL FACTORSAspects influencing programAspects influenced by programCultural milieu, valuesBiophysical and political environmentsEconomic structureDemographic makeupFamily and farm circumstancesExperiences of participantsMedia, policy and priorities
Logic Model – Evaluation Section
Provides program description that guides evaluation process that helps to:
know what and when to measurematch evaluation to the programfocus on key, important information
Program Logic Model ChecklistDoes the logic model: Include a listing of all inputs that will be
needed for the program? Include details of the activities listed? Include a list of characteristics and intended
number of targeted participants?Make sequential and logical connections
between inputs, outputs and outcomes?
Barkman, Susan J., (2000). Utilizing the Logic Model for Program Design and Evaluation. West Lafayette, IN: Purdue University:
Program Logic Model ChecklistDo Targeted Outcome(s): Help fulfill Extension’s mission? Represent meaningful benefits or changes for participants? Seem reasonable as a result of program participants in a
non-trivial way? Clearly define the intended scope of the program’s
influence? Help educator identify both points of success and problems
the program can correct? Provide data that is likely to be effective in communicating
benefits to stakeholders?
Barkman, Susan J., (2000). Utilizing the Logic Model for Program Design and Evaluation. West Lafayette, IN: Purdue University:
Horizontal Logic Model Worksheet
Vertical Logic Model Worksheet
Additional Resource
University of Wisconsin Extension Service’s Welcome to Enhancing Program Performance with Logic Models http://www.uwex.edu/ces/pdande/evaluation/pdf/lmcourseall.pdf
In Summary:Creating a Program Logic Model
SituationImpacts and OutcomesOutputsInputsAssumptions & External FactorsEvaluation Plan
Rebecca White, Ph.D.Organization Development and
Evaluation
Creating a Program Logic Model