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Formative Evaluation
Harold John D. Culala
Educational Test, Measurement and Evaluation
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Formative Evaluation - Why?
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Weaknesses
• Teachers/Trainers are not good predictors
of the effectiveness of instructional content
(Rosen, 1986, Rothkipf, 1963)
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Formative Evaluation Has Six
Stages
• Design Review
• Expert Review
• One-To-One
• Small Group
• Field Trials
• Ongoing Evaluation
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Design Reviews
(Ask these questions)
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Expert Review
• Is the content accurate & up-to-date?
• Does it present a consistent perspective?
• Are examples, practice exercises, &
feedback realistic & accurate?
• Is the pedagogy consistent with current
instructional theory?
• Is the instruction appropriate to the
audience?
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One-On-One Review
• Is the message clear?
• What is the impact on:
– learner attitudes
– achievement of objectives & goals
• Feasibility of training
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Small Group Review
• Look for the effects caused by the
changes made in the one-to-one review
• Identify any remaining learning problems
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Field Trials (Review)
• Look for effects in changes made in small
group
• Can the instruction be used in the context
in which it was intended
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Ongoing Evaluation
Viewed through the Lens of:
• Project Size
• Life span of content
• Audiences change
• One-To-One
• Small Group Tryouts
• Field Trials
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Learner Evaluation
“Testing”
• Do learners understand the instruction?
• Do they know what to do during the practice
& the tests?
• Can they interpret graphics in the text?
• Can they read all the material?
• How much time does it take?
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Summary
• Formative Evaluation is critical
• Complete as many stages as practical
• Document your evaluation
BACK
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