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Take the first step in gauging educational effectiveness

Staff Development Weekly: Insight on Evidence-Based Practice in Education, August 14, 2007

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The first level of measuring educational effectiveness is the "learner satisfaction" level. At this level, the extent of learner satisfaction with the learning activity is examined. It is sometimes referred to as a "happiness index." Reaction is insufficient as the sole method of evaluation, but it is still extremely important.

A typical reaction form, whether for classroom or distance education, needs to capture the date, time of the event, the program title, instructor, and objectives. Fill in the title, instructor's name, and objectives in advance. On your reaction form, be sure to ask the following types of questions about classroom learning.

• How well were participants able to achieve each specific objective?
• Which objectives, if any, were not achieved from the learners' viewpoints?
• Was the instructor both interesting and knowledgeable?
• Did the educator allow adequate time and opportunities for discussion and questions?
• Were handouts, audio-visuals, etc. useful?

Editor's note: The above excerpt is from the online course "Nursing CE Series: Successful Strategies for Training Your Nursing Staff." For more information on this and other courses in our library, go to http://www.hcprofessor.com.

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