Implementation

Question 1

What implementation?

Answer 1

translating plans into practice, writing into reality

Question 2

whats the problem with plans and implementation?

Answer 2

programs rarely get implemented as they are planned

Question 3

what is the top-down theory of implementation?

Answer 3

the best way to implement a program is to follow the direct of planners exactly or the program will be a disaster

Question 4

what is bottom up theory of implementation?

Answer 4

the best way to implement a program is to have the leaders adapt and modify the plan as needed, according to participants needs and the situation

Question 5

what is the blended theory of implementation?

Answer 5

a combination of top down and bottom in which the views of the responsible for delivering the program (teacher, coach, counsellor) are taken into consideration during the planning if the program, integrate with the expertise of the planner

Question 6

what are the implementation barriers?

Answer 6

Implementer barriers, organizational barriers, community level barriers

Question 7

what are implementer barriers?

Answer 7

“do the leaders have experience and do they agree with the plan”

• lack of training
• supplies
• support

Question 8

what is organizational barriers?

Answer 8

budget constraints (start up cost); lack of support from key management

Question 9

what is community level barriers?

Answer 9

• the lack of time
• inconvenience
• lack of interest
• cost
• ill health