Develop an evaluation plan to determine if each learning objective has been met in your training and development program, including evaluation levels used, the specific measurement instruments (such as questionnaires, interviews, observation), and your methodology for the evaluation process.
For this assessment, you will develop an evaluation plan for your training and development program.
Context
The basic framework for training evaluation is built from Kirkpatrick’s four levels of evaluation: reaction, learning, behaviors, and results. This assessment supports the collection methods and analysis of evaluation data for your training and development program.
Preparation
Use the Effective Training textbook or the Internet to research Kirkpatrick’s evaluation levels.
Requirements
For this assessment, complete the following:
* Develop two or more Kirkpatrick evaluation levels for your training and development program.
* Explain how each evaluation level will be measured. ( Hint: Will you use a sample questionnaire, an observer checklist, or a test?)
* Analyze the methodology you would use in the evaluation process. ( Hint: Would you use a pre- and post-training evaluation, a post-training evaluation, or a control group that does not receive the training but serves as a comparison group for evaluation?)
* Evaluate the effectiveness of your program design against its evaluation results.
* Justify the evaluation plan used for your training and development program.
* Evaluate effectiveness of training to organizational processes on employee development.
Additional Requirements
* Written communication: Written communication is in a professional style with correct grammar, usage, and mechanics.
* APA formatting: Resources and citations are formatted according to current APA style.
* Headings: Incorporate level headings according to current APA style.
* Length: A typical response should be 5–6 typed double-spaced pages.
* Font and font size: Times New Roman, 12 point.
* References: Use at least two references.
Resources
* Blanchard, N. P., & Thacker, J. (2013). Effective training (5th ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prentice Hall.
Chapter 9, and Appendix 9-1.
* Engel, S., & Kapp, K. M. (2004). Sovereign bank develops a methodology for predicting the ROI of training programs. Journal of Organizational Excellence, 23(2), 51–60.
* Farrell, D. (2005). What’s the ROI of training programs? Lodging Hospitality, 61(7), 46.
* Mathison, S. (Ed.). (2005). Encyclopedia of Evaluation. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications, Inc.