Abstract: Evaluators often participate in program meetings, view program activities, perform site visits, and lead focus groups--all of these activities can be enhanced by observational methods. The challenge, however, is that these "observational moments" can be taken-for-granted, undervalued, or overlooked and opportunities for a better understanding of a program can be missed. In this presentation, I suggest expanding the use of observational methods and encourage evaluators to consider intentional observational strategies throughout an evaluation
Henderson 2015 AEA intentional observation.pdf