Discussion Post: Planning Theory
Prior to beginning work on this discussion forum, read Chapter 1: Differences Between Lines and Circles (which discusses planning theory) and Chapter 2: Programs: Containers for Idea Implementation from the textbook Comparative Approaches to Program Planning.
Select two of the planning theories (i.e., synoptic, incremental, advocacy, transactive, or radical) which were discussed in Comparative Approaches to Program Planning. How might the two selected theories relate or not relate to your current or desired line of work in the human services realm? Describe this relation or lack of relation in detail, and cite at least one other scholarly source in your discussion. To help determine whether a source is scholarly or not, see the Scholarly, Peer Reviewed, and Other Credible Sources tip sheet.
Textbook: Leedy, P. D. & Ormrod, J. E. (2019). Practical research: Planning and design (12th ed.). Pearson.
o Chapter 1: The Nature and Tools of Research. Pages 1-9, 19-27.
o Chapter 2: The Problem: The Heart of the Research Process
o Chapter 3: Review of the Related Literature
o Chapter 4: Planning Your Research Project.
The response must include a reference list. One-inch margins, double-space, Using Times New Roman 12 pnt font and APA style of writing and citations.