This program will dwell on seven objectives thus far identified. Though previous submissions have dealt with evaluation of the objectives, there is need for precision concerning evaluation and the timeline involved. It is important to note that both summative and normative methods of evaluation will be used in this evaluation. According to McDonald (2002, p. 12), summative evaluation mainly focuses on the efficacy of the target for instance a product and in this case the high school DWI program. It basically judges a program’s worth at the end of the program period (Russ-Eft et al. 2009, p. 19). Formative evaluation on the other hand is concerned with prescriptions for action and modification through measures such as test runs (Royse et al., 2009, p. 112).
This evaluation will provide a clear timeline while specifying for each objective what is going to be measured, whether the measurement falls in the summative or formative evaluation categories and the personnel who will be involved in the evaluation. Additionally, the evaluation will detail how the objective will be measured as well as the instruments that will be used in the measurements. Furthermore, the evaluation plan will mainly through summative education detail how success of any of the objectives will be evaluated.
According to Timmreck, there are six levels of evaluation that normally range from simple to complex (2003, p. 20). This evaluation program will subtly integrate the six levels of evaluation together with the key points above to present a comprehensive approach that will be applied in evaluating the DWI program.
Conclusion
As noted in previous submissions, the timeline for evaluation varies with every single objective. Evaluation intervals include three months, six months and one year. After the first one year, evaluation intervals will be subject to revision with special guidance from summative and formative evaluation results.
References
McDonald, M. (2002). Systematic assessment of learning outcomes: developing multiple-choice exams. New York: Routledge.
Royce, D. et al. (2009). Program Evaluation: An Introduction. London: Sage Publishers.
Russ-Eft, D. et al. (2009). Evaluation in Organizations: A Systematic Approach to Enhancing Learning Performance and Change. Chicago: Springer.
Timmreck, C. T. (2003). Planning, Program, Development, and Evaluation. London: Jones and Bartlett Publishers International.