CPE Program Planning and Development 2

Question 1

Which stakeholder group is MOST important to involve in the earliest stages of peer education program planning?

Accepted Answer

Members of the target population

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External accreditation bodies

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Program funders and grant committees

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University faculty advisors

Question 2

A program 'theory of change' is best described as:

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An explanation of how and why a set of activities will lead to desired outcomes

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A written policy outlining organizational change procedures

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A financial model showing how program costs change over time

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A staff training schedule focused on behavior modification

Question 3

What is the primary purpose of setting program benchmarks during the planning phase?

Accepted Answer

To establish interim milestones for measuring progress toward program goals

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To determine participant eligibility criteria

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To identify peer educators who need additional training

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To calculate the program's return on investment

Question 4

The PRECEDE-PROCEED model is commonly used in peer education program planning because it:

Accepted Answer

Provides a comprehensive framework that considers predisposing, enabling, and reinforcing factors

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Focuses exclusively on individual behavior change without considering the environment

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Is specifically designed for crisis intervention programs

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Requires no stakeholder involvement during the planning phase

Question 5

When identifying program resources during the planning phase, which consideration should come FIRST?

Accepted Answer

Identifying and mapping existing community assets and resources

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Purchasing new equipment and materials

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Hiring additional staff members

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Applying for outside grant funding

Question 6

What is the key difference between a program GOAL and a program OBJECTIVE?

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Goals are broad, long-term statements of intent; objectives are specific, measurable steps to achieve them

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Goals are measurable and time-bound; objectives are broad and aspirational

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Goals are written by funders; objectives are written by program staff

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Goals apply to peer educators; objectives apply to program participants

Question 7

Community coalition building is an important strategy in peer education program planning primarily because:

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It leverages diverse expertise, resources, and community trust to strengthen program reach and sustainability

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It reduces the need for program evaluation

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It allows peer educators to avoid working with other organizations

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It transfers all program responsibility to community volunteers