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Faculty & Course Evaluation:
was it worth all
the effort ?
Trevor Gibbs
At the end of the curriculum, are we sure
that we eventually produced the right
product ?
= ASSESSMENT
“ The curriculum is a meaningful & sophisticated
blend of educational strategies, course content,
learning outcomes, educational experiences,
assessment, the educational environment ( faculty
& resources); that accommodates the right
students, their individuals learning styles,
personal timetable and programme of work ”
At the end of the curriculum, are we sure
that we produced the right product ?
= ASSESSMENT
At the end of the curriculum, are we sure that
we have the right curriculum
= EVALUATION
“ “ Evaluation is the systematic and Evaluation is the systematic and
meaningful enquiry to determine the value meaningful enquiry to determine the value
of programmes / curricula, policies, projects, of programmes / curricula, policies, projects,
people, communities & organisations in a people, communities & organisations in a
quest for improvement ”quest for improvement ”
“ “ The so what factor ”The so what factor ”
It is therefore:It is therefore:
• an important component of any educational an important component of any educational
activityactivity
• a purposeful, not a feel good, factora purposeful, not a feel good, factor
• dynamic, active not passive; potential to create dynamic, active not passive; potential to create
changechange
• cyclical and responsive, potential to drive cyclical and responsive, potential to drive
change change
• about giving feedback and direction for the about giving feedback and direction for the
futurefuture
EVALUATION v ASSESSMENT
Value
Worth
Effects
Judgements
Directions
Feedback
Outcomes
Activities
Measurements
Individuals
Scores
Competencies
Outcomes
“ Examinations ”
• content & process
• rating scales & free text
• immediate
• potential to offer shape
to a course
• “ feel good factor ”
“ So, how do you think that went ? ”
“So, lets measure everything and hope we find something positive”
• Before and after effects
• High scores = something learned = therefore
good course • Assumptive, or by-proxy measure
KIRKPATRICK’S MODEL OF EVALUATION
( Four measures, four levels of evaluation)
1 & 2 plus
3: BEHAVIOUR- has it changed the participants, can they / will they apply the new knowledge ?
“ How do you think this course will affect your future activities” 4: RESULTS - what are / what have been the
immediate & long term effects upon the participant / system ?
“ At the end of the day, we know what we wanted to achieve; have we been successful. If not , why not and can we change it ?”