1. I enjoyed reading all of the
Evaluation Model’s from Kirkpatrick’s work.
As an educator I would really focus on using the REACTION phase. I feel this is an important phase because it
can show the learner’s attitudes towards subjects and also help the teacher
know what type of learning their students prefer. This can be used to evaluate and adjust
training/teaching. The book states that
if a person does not like the instruction, they will not learn from it. I was this way as a child and am still this
way! When something is presented that does
not capture your attention, it is human nature to begin to tune out, not
listen, and therefore….NOT learn!
An aspect I would add to Kirkpatrick’s
evaluation model is APPLY. While I fully
agree with the four levels of the program, I would like to see and learn about
how the learner can apply the information given. By adding the APPLY phase I
feel the learners would benefit even more from the training/presentation.
2. I would compose my team of classroom
teachers with a passion for technology integration, the school technology facilitator,
the school counselor, the art teacher and a campus administrator. I feel that all of these members would bring
a unique view that would help us reach our goal. I would like for all persons
involved in the group to have a strong sense of communication. In order to achieve this goal we would have
scheduled meetings along with document/presentation sharing through programs
like Google Docs. I would do my best as the leader, to provide this to
them. I would communicate to the group
clear expectations for every individual so they know what is being asked of
them. I feel that with good management, creativity, quality instructional
design and clear expectations in place we would produce an exceptional project.
By you choosing the Apply level of application, you are actually utilizing Blooms Taxonomy and one of his higher philosophies of learning as stated by his plan, By adding application to the lesson, you are taking the kids to a next level of thinking and learning. I did not consider adding a counselor to the planning team that I created, which is quite ironic since the 6th grade counselor and I were very close working on several projects when I worked as an administrator last school year.
ReplyDeleteHi Jaalla, not to make a correction, his model at level 3 is both about behavioral change and application. It is also often called work transfer. So, application is considered as the same as behavioral change at level 3. I like your perspective about balancing management and moving forward. Google Doc is a great tool to leverage for collaboration!
ReplyDeleteI think that Level 3 is the Apply part of Kirkpatrick's Training Evaluation Model.
ReplyDeleteI wonder though for the Technology project...Why the art teacher?