Assignment Topic:
Assessment Training Program.
Develop a training program to teach trainees how to effectively evaluate training. Your team will teach the trainees the correct techniques and methods for conducting training Assessment at one of the following levels: Learning, Behavior/Transfer, Results, or ROI (not the reaction level). Use course content and information from a minimum of 5 other sources. Include the APA cite for each source used.
The following is some of the information that should be included in the program relevant to the level of Assessment your team covers: importance, when, how, best practices or guidelines, common mistakes, examples, etc.
Training Program
Learning Objectives-write at least 3 learning objectives that cover what trainees are expected to know or be able to do at the end of the training program and what they will be assessed on at the end of the program. (LO should be included in the PP and covered in the presentation)
Icebreaker-pick an Ice Breaker that would be appropriate for your training program. (Include a slide in the PP showing when in program and include a copy of the ice breaker)
Program Content-develop a PP presentation that covers the content and includes each of the 9 events in Gagne’. (Can include u-tube videos, demonstrations, examples, etc)
Practice and/or Application Activity-develop a practice and/or application activity relevant to the content of your program (Include a slide in the PP showing when in program and a copy of the activity)
Handout or Job Aid-develop a one-page handout that can be used as a quick reference or job aid by the trainee after the program.
Assessment-list each learning objective and state specifically how each LO will be assessed at the end of the program. If it is a written assessment, include at least 2 assessment questions that can be used to evaluate that LO. If it is a performance test, state what trainees will have to do and include a checklist that will be used to evaluate performance.
Submission
-Content/PP
-Ice Breaker
-Learning/Application Activity
-Handout
-Assessment
Training Program: Effective Assessment Training
Learning Objectives:
At the end of the training program, trainees will be able to:
Understand the importance of training Assessment and the different levels of Assessment.
Identify the appropriate techniques and methods for conducting Assessment at the desired level.
Apply best practices and guidelines for conducting Assessment and avoid common mistakes.
Icebreaker: The Two Truths and a Lie Game
Trainees introduce themselves by sharing three statements about themselves, two of which are true and one of which is false. The other participants have to guess which statement is false.
Program Content:
Introduction:
Importance of training Assessment
Levels of Assessment
Event 1: Gaining Attention
The need for Assessment
The benefits of Assessment
The consequences of not evaluating
Event 2: Informing Learners of Objectives
Identifying Assessment objectives
Importance of aligning Assessment objectives with training objectives
Methods for setting Assessment objectives
Event 3: Stimulating Recall of Prior Learning
Overview of the different levels of Assessment: Learning, Behavior/Transfer, Results, and ROI
Explanation of each level of Assessment and how they are conducted
Event 4: Presenting the Content
Techniques for conducting Assessment at each level
Best practices and guidelines for Assessment
Common mistakes to avoid
Event 5: Providing Learning Guidance
Examples of Assessment techniques and methods at each level
Demonstrations of how to conduct Assessment at each level
Case studies of successful Assessment
Event 6: Eliciting Performance
Tips for collecting data and evidence during Assessment
Methods for analyzing Assessment data
Event 7: Providing Feedback
Guidelines for providing feedback
Methods for communicating Assessment results
Event 8: Assessing Performance
Criteria for assessing performance at each level of Assessment
Assessment checklists for each level
Event 9: Enhancing Retention and Transfer
Strategies for using Assessment results to improve future training programs
Importance of continuous Assessment and improvement
Practice and/or Application Activity:
Trainees will be divided into groups and assigned a level of Assessment. They will work together to design an Assessment plan for a hypothetical training program, using the best practices and guidelines learned during the training.
Handout:
A one-page handout will be provided that summarizes the different levels of Assessment, the appropriate techniques and methods for conducting Assessment at each level, and best practices and guidelines for conducting Assessment.
Assessment:
Learning Objective 1: Understand the importance of training Assessment and the different levels of Assessment.
Assessment question 1: Why is training Assessment important?
Assessment question 2: What are the different levels of Assessment?
Learning Objective 2: Identify the appropriate techniques and methods for conducting Assessment at the desired level.
Performance test: Design an Assessment plan for a hypothetical training program at the assigned level of Assessment, using the best practices and guidelines learned during the training. Assessment checklists will be used to assess performance.
Learning Objective 3: Apply best practices and guidelines for conducting Assessment and avoid common mistakes.
Assessment question 1: What are some best practices and guidelines for conducting Assessment?
Assessment question 2: What are some common mistakes to avoid during Assessment?
