Section three ETUC 561

Section 3

Sep 15, 2013

ETUC 561

Chapter 10 discusses evaluation in instructional design and provides you with two evaluation models, the CIPP and Kirkpatrick models for evaluation. Search for at least two other models used for evaluation and summarize these models. Describe how you would use them to evaluate your instruction.

One of the other models available would be Michael Scriven’s formative and summative evaluations.  Essentially, the formative evaluation concentrates on process improvement.  Companies or educational entities might be clients searching for a type of instructional or training program resulting in improved performance.  An additional necessity for instructional design programs lie in the introduction of best practice procedures, or new products. Leadership professionals in these industries would be instituting and incorporating these new programs. (Reiser & Dempsey, 2007)

The summative portion of the model deals with decision makers and leaders assessing a need for a format of instructional and training programs by observation, questionnaires, safety reports, any indicators of the necessity of employee performance improvements. (Reiser & Dempsey 2007)

I would be most likely to use summative evaluation in my instruction. I would make available an anonymous program involving questionnaires asking students to evaluate the class content and instructor helpfulness with a small comment box available for constructive criticism.

Another model mentioned was criterion referenced or objective referenced.  These programs focus on skills.  Most of the objectives determined necessary for successful completion of the class is set as instructional skills to be mastered. (Reiser and Dempsy 2007)

Currently clinical instructors in medical programs use this method.  Students must perform each skill according to accreditation standards created by regulating agencies. I am required to use these guidelines in assessing my student’s skills performance.

Reflect on what other questions that instructional design evaluation should address besides whether the instructional design leads to comparable amounts of learning and learner satisfaction as traditional methods. What else would be useful to know?

After reading chapter 11, I believe assessing whether or not the instructional design of the program is likely to be incorporated into lasting culture change.  Often times entire company culture change is not necessary, but will the new skill sets be accepted by employees? Is the program appropriate to the audience in design and message content?

You have been assigned to develop a series of professional development sessions focusing on technology use in the classroom for teachers during a time of economic decline. How will you use Situational Leadership to facilitate this project and manage scarce resources?

Some of the ways I might approach this difficult task would be:

Use contractors.

Assign multiple tasks among the development team.

.

Don’t reinvent the wheel.  Find materials or subject matter already in general use and properly acknowledge credit.

Make a priority at the start of the project to know the talents and limitations of your team members.  Give project assignments that accentuate the areas in which each team member flourishes.  Attempt to put members together who will complement each other’s strong and weak areas.

As the team leader you may have to wear more than one hat.  Contribute as leader/manager or take on an additional portion of the project.