Learning evaluation is an important part of any curriculum. There are different evaluation models that are mainly named after those who developed them, including Kirkpatrick’s, Kaufman’s, Anderson’s, and Brinkerhoff’s models. While all the mentioned evaluation models are useful, Kirkpatrick’s model provides a better starting point; hence, it was chosen. Based on the Kirkpatrick’s method, an elaborate plan is developed. An evaluation plan is a written document that explains how a program will be monitored and evaluated. It also entails the assessment of outcomes for decision-making and program improvement.
An appraisal plan comprises three major elements: an intervention logic, indicators, and evaluation questions. The evaluation questions state the core focus of the evaluation program concerning the goals and objectives. The intervention logic, also referred to as the program plan, is the logical link that connects the problems that should be solved, the policy available to solve the problems, or what needs to be done to achieve the goals (Popescu, 2020). This element is the core founder of the evaluations and the whole process. The indicators are instruments that are used to indicate the attainment of a plan or objective. This element also works to show the context of the programs. The information usually issued by these indicators is generally used as a measurement apparatus.
For any evaluation to be successful, the elements are nurtured with various evaluations such as methods, approaches, information, and even data. Procedures, data, and evaluation approaches are essential as they help policymakers comprehend the importance of every intervention (Moir, 2018). Moreover, data is collected from surveys or secondary sources such as existing studies. First, the data collected can improve how resources are allocated and help identify the underlying issues concerning the provision and the use of resources. Secondly, the data collected are also used to analyze the existing education system. It can help reveal the factors that influence the learning process, how resources help to produce results, and the features of the methods that need enhancement. The evaluation of the curriculum should be done to identify the issues and the factors that help deliver results (Keinänen, Ursin, & Nissinen, 2018). Curriculum evaluation is done to determine the implemented curriculum’s effects on students and if any modification of the existing curriculum is required. Faculty learning needs are the factors that help maintain consistent quality in schools.
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