OLCD-ADED0018 - Evaluating Learning

Course Description

This course is 12 learning hours including the 4.5 hours of live sessions.  It is recommended that learners spend approximately 4 hours per week on this course, including the 1.5 hour live session.

Kirkpatrick’s Four Level Learning Evaluation Framework aims to answer these questions:

• Were learners satisfied with the training program?
• Were learners able to demonstrate in-session what they learned?
• Were learners able to retain and use what they learned in the real world?
• Did the training program meet its overall goals?

In this course, a variety of evaluation data, sources and methods are discussed and assessed. Participants will examine the criteria for creating effective evaluation tools. Each participant will develop an evaluation strategy for a learning project using Kirkpatrick’s Evaluation Template.

Course Outline

• Module 1: Defining Evaluation and Kirkpatrick's Model of Learning Evaluation
• Module 2: Reaction and Learning Level Data, Methods, Sources and Considerations
• Module 3: Transfer and Impact Level Data, Methods, Sources and Evaluation Strategy

What You Will Learn

Upon completion of this course, learners will be able to:

• define evaluation in the context of learning programs;
• identify where evaluation fits in the program planning model;
• demonstrate the link between learning outcomes and evaluation;
• describe Kirkpatrick's Model of Evaluation;
• examine data collection, sources, methods and timing;
• review evaluation techniques for the four levels of evaluation;
• assess a variety of evaluation forms, tests and questions;
• discuss challenges in gathering training data; and
• design a learning evaluation strategy using Kirkpatrick's Model.

Microcredential

This course provides learners with the opportunity to earn a microcredential. A microcredential is evidence of a skill or competency that is employment related. Dalhousie microcredentials are developed in collaboration with employers, industries, and/or organizations that relate to the content. A microcredential can be displayed on social media pages, digital resumes, personal webpages, and in email signatures. To earn the microcredential in this course, learners will need to successfully complete a competency-based assessment.

Learn more about this Adult Education microcredential here.

Notes

For assistance or more information, please contact openlearning@dal.ca.

The Faculty of Open Learning and Career Development recommends an intermediate level of English language proficiency for the most effective learning and participation in our online and face-to-face courses. A list of minimum recommended scores on some common English tests can be found on our website. If you have questions about your English language proficiency and ability to succeed in this course, please contact openlearning@dal.ca.

Recommended For

• Those interested in working in the field of adult education (training, facilitation, coaching, mentoring, etc.)
• Those interested in design learning programs for adults.

Testimonials

"I would definitely recommend this course to others.  As an instructor, it helped me understand the underpinnings of the purpose of evaluations, how to provide a better student-centred learning environment and finally how I can provide clear evaluation criteria and ensure a fair process of evaluation."

~ Barbara (Lynn) Crockatt, Lead Instructor, Paramedic Programs
Justice Institute of British Columbia

"I would recommend this course to others because of its delivery and flexibility, as you can pursue it while managing other business. The facilitators are wonderful and are committed to learners’ success."

~ Mjumbe Harrison Nyawa

Applies Towards the Following Certificates

• Certificate in Adult Education : Required