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Evaluation theories are akin to military strategy and tactics. A good evaluator needs theories to choose and deploy methods. The evaluator is concerned with models and theories of evaluation. The major streams of evaluation are: why theories matter, frameworks for classifying multiple theories, in-depth examination of 4-6 major theories, identification of key issues on which evaluation theories and models differ, benefits and risks of relying heavily on any one theory, and tools and skills that can help you in picking and choosing from different theoretical perspectives in planning an evaluation in a specific context.

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