Chapter 11: From BBP to Intentionally Designed Leisure Experiences

Question 1

4 steps of Benefits-based programming (BBP)

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1. identify target issues
2. design meaningful programs
3. measure the beneficial outcomes of these programs
4. communicate the outcomes to stakeholders

Question 2

benefits based programming developed to address

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the overall effects, benefits, and changes to participants as a result of being in a recreation program

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what are benefits-based programming primarily used by

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municipalities and non-profits because they provide evidence of benefits for stakeholders

Question 4

identify target issues (BBP)

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agency stakeholders target problems or societal issues for a specific audience such as youth or senior citizens
statement of the issue and resulting target goals become focus of program

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design meaningful programs (BBP)

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programs that address the target issue through performance objectives, activity development, processing and monitoring

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measure the beneficial outcomes of these programs (BBP)

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programmers evaluate program outcomes in relation to the target issues and goals

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communicate the outcomes to stakeholders (BBP)

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utilizing marketing for disseminating program outcomes to the public, funding sources, and stakeholders legitimizes the relevance of rec programs and improves communities

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how does one communicate with stakeholders

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news releases, annual reports, promotional materials, speaking engagements and websites

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BBP is programming based on a

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benefit that the group will receive
benefit to society

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outcome based programming is

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based on specific outcomes that participants will walk away with as opposed to some perceived benefit

Question 11

6 terms of outcome based programming (OBP)

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1. inputs
2. activities and processed
3. outputs
4. outcomes
5. outcome targets
6. outcome indicators

Question 12

what does the OBP similar to BBP employ

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inputs, activities and processes, outputs and outcomes to create programs that produce beneficial results to participants and society at large

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inputs are

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items needed to run a program like money, equipment and resources

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activities are the

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processes, such as teaching, guiding, coaching, and encouraging

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outputs are

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units of service such as number of people served or number of games played

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outcomes is

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the overall change in behaviour, skill, or attitude that participants experienced as a result of the program

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outcome targets

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percentage of participants expected to achieve an outcome

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outcome indicators

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long term indications of the success of the program

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examples of OBP successes

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afterschool programs, outdoor adventure settings, and camp environments

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what is the focus of intentionally designed experiences (IDE’s)

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facilitating sequenced, scripted recreation activities for youth

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what does the programmer design the rec activity to bring about (IDE’s)

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a participant outcome and measures it using an outcome questionnaire

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where are IDE’s most successfully used

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in camp settings, parks and recreation departments, outdoor experiential programs, scouting, religious organizations, and other youth-focused programs

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participant outcomes center on the

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Fun of an activity within the contexts of wanting to meet new people, making friends, or being in a group

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questionnaire is a

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five point scale

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what are results of questionnaire used for

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stakeholders and marketing or fund-raising purposes

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facilitators are encouraged to stick to script so

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none of the key points are left out
this ensures reliability of the programming process regardless of who delivers it

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black box of programming

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where it is assumed that mere participation in a program will lead to outcomes with little understanding of the specifics that led to program success

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how to avoid black box programming

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best to use implementation evaluation to evaluate how well a structured program was delivered, as well as its overall quality

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how is quality typically measured

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using observation throughout the program and an instrument called the youth quality program assessment instrument

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what happens when combining intentional programming techniques with implementation evaluation

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programmer can better understand how the program affects positive outcomes among participants

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benefits of IDE approach

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1. offers a useful framework for planning purposeful and successful programs
2. effective conduit for communicating program outcomes to stakeholders and funding resources

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IDE approach

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is alot of work for the programmer as it requires a level of depth and involvement

Question 33

programming can be from benefit based to …

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outcome based to intentionally designed