Evaluation Phases - Planning, Process, Product

 📚 EVALUATION PHASES 

🧠 Introduction:

Evaluation is not a one-time activity; it is a continuous and systematic process. It occurs throughout the instructional cycle, from the planning stage to the execution and final outcomes. Evaluation is cyclical in nature, where feedback from one phase influences the next.


🔁 Three Main Phases of Evaluation:

📝 1. Planning Phase

This is the pre-instructional phase, where decisions are made before implementation.
It lays the foundation for all evaluation activities.

      (a) Situation Analysis

📌 Involves assessing the present condition and collecting background information.
📌 Helps in setting realistic goals by understanding student needs and available resources.
📌 Example: A teacher reviews students' cumulative records to determine their ability levels.

(b) Specification of Objectives

📌 Broad goals are broken down into measurable, specific objectives.
📌 Objectives are of two types:
   Process Objectives – describe what happens during instruction.
  
Product Objectives – describe the expected final outcomes.
📌 Clear objectives guide teaching strategies and evaluation methods.

(c) Specification of Prerequisites

📌 Identifying entry behavior or prior knowledge/skills students must have.
📌 Helps ensure students are ready to achieve set objectives.
📌 Question to ask: “What should the student already know to benefit from the instruction?”

(d) Selection / Development of Measuring Instruments

📌 Good tools are needed to measure the achievement of objectives.
📌 Tools may be standardized or teacher-developed, depending on need.
📌 Developing reliable instruments requires time and expertise.

(e) Delineation of Strategies

📌 Involves choosing appropriate instructional and curriculum strategies.
📌 Must plan for sequencing, feedback, practice, and necessary resources.
📌 Example strategies: task analysis, concept review, etc.

(f) Preparation of Time-Schedule

📌 A realistic timeline is crucial for effective evaluation planning.
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Should account for possible delays and list key activities with deadlines.


🛠️ 2. Process Phase (Formative Evaluation)

Evaluation is done during the implementation of teaching and learning activities.
It focuses on monitoring progress and improving execution.

🔸Key Features:

📌 Begins with a pre-test to check readiness and validate objectives.
📌 Evaluates whether planned activities and strategies are followed properly.
📌 Helps to identify weaknesses and modify instruction as needed.
📌 Continuous feedback is provided to improve effectiveness.

🔸 Purpose:

To monitor whether the teaching is effective.
To determine achievement of process objectives.
To make real-time corrections during instruction.


🎯 3. Product Phase (Summative Evaluation)

This is the post-instructional phase and happens at the end of the instructional cycle.
It evaluates the final outcomes or product of instruction.

🔸 Key Features:

📌 Based on post-test results and other final performance indicators.
📌 Examines whether overall instructional goals have been achieved.
📌 Helps to determine the effectiveness of the entire program or course.

🔸 Use of Results:

To provide feedback to teachers, students, curriculum planners.
To share outcomes with external decision-makers like school boards, parents, and administrators.
To decide whether the program needs continuation, revision, or replacement.


📌 Summary:

Phase

Focus

Purpose

📝 Planning

Before implementation

Set goals, plan strategies, select tools

🛠️ Process

During implementation

Monitor and improve instruction

🎯 Product

After implementation

Assess overall success and outcomes


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