A Formative Evaluation of the Dream Toolkit component of the Be the Dream Programme

dc.contributor.advisorField, Carren
dc.contributor.authorBhebe, Brilliant
dc.date.accessioned2019-02-22T11:33:49Z
dc.date.available2019-02-22T11:33:49Z
dc.date.issued2018
dc.date.updated2019-02-21T10:41:50Z
dc.description.abstractThe need for positive youth development programmes is necessary in the South African context where youth struggle with many socio-economic challenges including poverty, youth unemployment, alcohol and drug abuse, teenage pregnancies, violent behaviour and high school dropout. These programmes aim to promote personal and interpersonal development outcomes for at-risk youth so that they can lead better purpose-driven lives. The following dissertation presents the findings of a formative evaluation conducted for the Dream Toolkit Component of the Be the Dream Programme, a PYD programme implemented by Dream Factory Foundation in Cape Town. Three evaluations were performed, namely programme theory evaluation, implementation evaluation, and short-term outcome evaluation. A combination of qualitative and quantitative research methods were utilised to answer the evaluation questions posed. Overall, the findings indicate that: a) the programme theory of the Dream Toolkit Programme is consistent with best practices programmes and the causal logic of the programme was deemed to be plausible; b) programme participants were highly satisfied with the programme services; c) the programme was implemented with limited fidelity; and d) majority of the learners demonstrated relatively high self-esteem and career decidedness outcome levels. While the evaluation yielded positive results, the evaluator was able to make a number of recommendations and highlight important considerations for DFF to improve the Dream Toolkit Programme. This evaluation contributes to limited research on implementation and programme theory driven evaluations in the PYD programme context.
dc.identifier.apacitationBhebe, B. (2018). <i>A Formative Evaluation of the Dream Toolkit component of the Be the Dream Programme</i>. (). University of Cape Town ,Faculty of Commerce ,School of Management Studies. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/11427/29762en_ZA
dc.identifier.chicagocitationBhebe, Brilliant. <i>"A Formative Evaluation of the Dream Toolkit component of the Be the Dream Programme."</i> ., University of Cape Town ,Faculty of Commerce ,School of Management Studies, 2018. http://hdl.handle.net/11427/29762en_ZA
dc.identifier.citationBhebe, B. 2018. A Formative Evaluation of the Dream Toolkit component of the Be the Dream Programme. University of Cape Town.en_ZA
dc.identifier.ris TY - Thesis / Dissertation AU - Bhebe, Brilliant AB - The need for positive youth development programmes is necessary in the South African context where youth struggle with many socio-economic challenges including poverty, youth unemployment, alcohol and drug abuse, teenage pregnancies, violent behaviour and high school dropout. These programmes aim to promote personal and interpersonal development outcomes for at-risk youth so that they can lead better purpose-driven lives. The following dissertation presents the findings of a formative evaluation conducted for the Dream Toolkit Component of the Be the Dream Programme, a PYD programme implemented by Dream Factory Foundation in Cape Town. Three evaluations were performed, namely programme theory evaluation, implementation evaluation, and short-term outcome evaluation. A combination of qualitative and quantitative research methods were utilised to answer the evaluation questions posed. Overall, the findings indicate that: a) the programme theory of the Dream Toolkit Programme is consistent with best practices programmes and the causal logic of the programme was deemed to be plausible; b) programme participants were highly satisfied with the programme services; c) the programme was implemented with limited fidelity; and d) majority of the learners demonstrated relatively high self-esteem and career decidedness outcome levels. While the evaluation yielded positive results, the evaluator was able to make a number of recommendations and highlight important considerations for DFF to improve the Dream Toolkit Programme. This evaluation contributes to limited research on implementation and programme theory driven evaluations in the PYD programme context. DA - 2018 DB - OpenUCT DP - University of Cape Town LK - https://open.uct.ac.za PB - University of Cape Town PY - 2018 T1 - A Formative Evaluation of the Dream Toolkit component of the Be the Dream Programme TI - A Formative Evaluation of the Dream Toolkit component of the Be the Dream Programme UR - http://hdl.handle.net/11427/29762 ER - en_ZA
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/11427/29762
dc.identifier.vancouvercitationBhebe B. A Formative Evaluation of the Dream Toolkit component of the Be the Dream Programme. []. University of Cape Town ,Faculty of Commerce ,School of Management Studies, 2018 [cited yyyy month dd]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/11427/29762en_ZA
dc.language.isoeng
dc.publisher.departmentSchool of Management Studies
dc.publisher.facultyFaculty of Commerce
dc.publisher.institutionUniversity of Cape Town
dc.subject.otherProgramme Evaluation
dc.titleA Formative Evaluation of the Dream Toolkit component of the Be the Dream Programme
dc.typeMaster Thesis
dc.type.qualificationlevelMasters
dc.type.qualificationnameMPhil
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