SD5806 Tools for Evaluating Impact

Academic year

2024 to 2025 Semester 1

Further information on which modules are specific to your programme.

Key module information

SCOTCAT credits

15

The Scottish Credit Accumulation and Transfer (SCOTCAT) system allows credits gained in Scotland to be transferred between institutions. The number of credits associated with a module gives an indication of the amount of learning effort required by the learner. European Credit Transfer System (ECTS) credits are half the value of SCOTCAT credits.

SCQF level

SCQF level 11

The Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF) provides an indication of the complexity of award qualifications and associated learning and operates on an ascending numeric scale from Levels 1-12 with SCQF Level 10 equating to a Scottish undergraduate Honours degree.

Availability restrictions

Available only to students on the PG Dip, or MSc in Data Literacy for Social and Environmental Justice

Planned timetable

Not Applicable

This information is given as indicative. Timetable may change at short notice depending on room availability.

Module coordinator

Dr L E S Cole

This information is given as indicative. Staff involved in a module may change at short notice depending on availability and circumstances.

Module Staff

Dr L Cole; Dr T Mendo; Dr E Olamijuwon

This information is given as indicative. Staff involved in a module may change at short notice depending on availability and circumstances.

Module description

In order to have a positive impact on issues related to social and/or environmental justice, it is necessary to understand how to assess intended (and unintended) consequences of any changes in policies, strategies, or behaviours. This module will, therefore, start with developing a clear(er) understanding of theories of social change. The module will highlight several methods scientists use for impact evaluation, as well as some concepts that are often overlooked (e.g., encouraging reflection on issues of justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion). The module will provide familiarity with the basics of: theories of social change; understanding impact research design; engaging stakeholders; participatory approaches; and critically reading Impact Assessment Reports.

Assessment pattern

100% Coursework

Re-assessment

100% Coursework

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact

This module includes 5 1-hour synchronous tutorial sessions and at least 5 hours of pre-recorded content (e.g., lectures). Students should consider the amount of independent study time this module involves when planning their learning.

Scheduled learning hours

0

The number of compulsory student:staff contact hours over the period of the module.

Guided independent study hours

145

The number of hours that students are expected to invest in independent study over the period of the module.

Intended learning outcomes

  • Describe theories of social change and recognise appropriate interventions for effecting change in a range of different contexts;
  • Identify a range of research designs for impact evaluation;
  • Compare different approaches to engaging stakeholders in, and conducting participatory exercises of, evaluating the impact of interventions;
  • Critically appraise different approaches to and consequent reports on impact evaluation;
  • Construct a proposal for assessing impact associated with a particular intervention that promotes a social or environmental justice outcome.

SD5806 Tools for Evaluating Impact

Academic year

2024 to 2025 Semester 2

Further information on which modules are specific to your programme.

Key module information

SCOTCAT credits

15

The Scottish Credit Accumulation and Transfer (SCOTCAT) system allows credits gained in Scotland to be transferred between institutions. The number of credits associated with a module gives an indication of the amount of learning effort required by the learner. European Credit Transfer System (ECTS) credits are half the value of SCOTCAT credits.

SCQF level

SCQF level 11

The Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF) provides an indication of the complexity of award qualifications and associated learning and operates on an ascending numeric scale from Levels 1-12 with SCQF Level 10 equating to a Scottish undergraduate Honours degree.

Availability restrictions

Available only to students on the PG Dip, or MSc in Data Literacy for Social and Environmental Justice

Planned timetable

Not Applicable

This information is given as indicative. Timetable may change at short notice depending on room availability.

Module coordinator

Dr L E S Cole

This information is given as indicative. Staff involved in a module may change at short notice depending on availability and circumstances.

Module Staff

Dr L Cole; Dr T Mendo; Dr E Olamijuwon

This information is given as indicative. Staff involved in a module may change at short notice depending on availability and circumstances.

Module description

In order to have a positive impact on issues related to social and/or environmental justice, it is necessary to understand how to assess intended (and unintended) consequences of any changes in policies, strategies, or behaviours. This module will, therefore, start with developing a clear(er) understanding of theories of social change. The module will highlight several methods scientists use for impact evaluation, as well as some concepts that are often overlooked (e.g., encouraging reflection on issues of justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion). The module will provide familiarity with the basics of: theories of social change; understanding impact research design; engaging stakeholders; participatory approaches; and critically reading Impact Assessment Reports.

Assessment pattern

100% Coursework

Re-assessment

100% Coursework

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact

This module includes 5 1-hour synchronous tutorial sessions and at least 5 hours of pre-recorded content (e.g., lectures). Students should consider the amount of independent study time this module involves when planning their learning.

Scheduled learning hours

0

The number of compulsory student:staff contact hours over the period of the module.

Guided independent study hours

145

The number of hours that students are expected to invest in independent study over the period of the module.

Intended learning outcomes

  • Describe theories of social change and recognise appropriate interventions for effecting change in a range of different contexts;
  • Identify a range of research designs for impact evaluation;
  • Compare different approaches to engaging stakeholders in, and conducting participatory exercises of, evaluating the impact of interventions;
  • Critically appraise different approaches to and consequent reports on impact evaluation;
  • Construct a proposal for assessing impact associated with a particular intervention that promotes a social or environmental justice outcome.