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8. Evaluation of Student Performance

Evaluate Training Outcomes
Evaluate Training Outcomes
Define Training Needs

Monitor

Design and Plan Training

Provide for Training

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Components of Evaluating Student Performance

> External Evaluation this is how you evaluate the students performance > Student Self-Evaluation this is how the students evaluate their own performance Well explain both of these and how they fit in your program, on the following slides
External Evaluation SelfEvaluation

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External Evaluation
> This is how you measure the students performance, through tests and other means. Its important that your evaluation measure the student on knowledge, skills and attitude. Its also helpful to do the evaluation throughout the course, not just at the end. We suggest you consider the following: Written quizzes at set points throughout the course, to test specific knowledge and skill acquisition and provide feedback to trainer and student Written exam at the end of the course, to test comprehensive acquisition of knowledge and skills Oral exercises, to allow trainer and students to have deeper discussions and to test attitude. This may help to encourage auditory and kinesthetic learners. Written evaluation by trainer, on participation and satisfactory completion of certain skill-building and attitude exercises
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Looking at Student Self-Evaluation

SelfAssess

SelfCorrect

Reflect and Self-Direct

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Student Self-Evaluation
> Adult learners dont rely on just external evaluations and simple test scores to measure how well theyre doing - they assess their learning process from a meta cognitive level (described in plain language below).
Self-assess > Test themselves against external and internal measurements of performance > Ask themselves if they understand material, if it meets their goals, if they can apply it Self-correct > Employ remedial strategies, such as re-reading information, talking with others for clarification, reframing information in familiar contexts Reflect and self-direct > Digest information given, and validate against their own knowledge and experience > Assess how the information fits their needs, interests, and goals > Think about how they will apply the information to problem-solving and daily activities
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Student Self-Evaluation and Course Design

> You can help students make the most of their self-evaluation process through your course design. Youll want to provide frequent and various opportunities for the self-evaluation and self-direction process throughout the course: Pre-course questionnaire to reflect on goals, attitudes and learning styles Pre-course quiz to test specific knowledge and set baseline Warm-up exercises (not content-driven, e.g. ice-breakers) to get students thinking outside their pre-existing conditions Practice problems and quizzes, with feedback
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Student Self-Evaluation and Course Design

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Provide additional materials for self-study during and after the course Frequent breaks for students to talk to trainer or each other or to have quiet time to reflect Structured communication channels for students to give feedback to trainer about pace and content of the course and how it meets their needs note-cards at end of day, email, etc. Post-course online bulletin board or chatroom for students to share their reflections or bounce ideas off each other

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