How to do pretraining evaluation

Here are some objectives of pretraining evaluation:

• To determine the appropriateness of the context of a training activity
• To help you define relevant training objectives

1. Gather baseline data on the trainees'
   • knowledge
   • skills, and
   • attitudes.
2. Review the established needs as defined in the literacy program plan.
3. Answer the following questions:
   • Do the trainees and the training organization agree on the established needs?
   • Will the training meet a portion of the established needs?
   • Will those who need the training be available to attend the training activity?
   • Will meeting the defined objectives produce the desired outcome?
   • Is the content appropriate for the objectives?
   • Will trainees and trainers be comfortable with the chosen training methods?
4. Based on information gathered in Steps 1 through 3, assess the suitability of
   • the training objectives, and
   • the organizational requirements of the training program or activity.

• Evaluating training

• Task module: How to do pretraining 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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