How to do summative training evaluation

Here are some objectives of summative evaluation:

• To find out the extent to which training objectives were achieved and the original training plan implemented
• To help you decide whether a training activity or any of its parts should be revised, continued, or terminated

1. Have the trainees conduct demonstration lessons.
2. Have others observe trainees' behavior.
3. Give comprehensive tests to the trainees.
4. Gather impressions of trainers and trainees through questionnaires and interviews.
5. Answer the following questions:
   • Did you meet the training objectives?
   • Will you need to improve and modify some areas?
   • Should you conduct the training activity again?
   • How can you help the trainees attain further training?

• Evaluating training

• Task module: How to do summative training evaluation
• In task module: Evaluating training
• In task module: Planning a training program
• In task module: Training literacy personnel, by Susan Malone, Angelika Marsch (contributor), Stephen L. Walter (contributor), Kenneth A. Boothe (editor), and Trudy K. Stewart (general editor)
• In task module: Developing an instructional program, by Kenneth A. Boothe (contributor), Patricia M. Davis (contributor), Trudy K. Stewart (general editor), Leah B. Walter (contributor), Glenys Waters (contributor), and Adelle R. Walter (illustrator)
• In task module: Implementing a literacy program, by Carole P. Spaeth (compiler)
• In modular book: Implement a literacy program, by Carole P. Spaeth (compiler) and Leah B. Walter (compiler)
• In bookshelf: Literacy

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