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5.21.1.2 Oral Evaluation
In case the number of participants is not very large, it is easy to get reactions of people
about different aspects of training. Trainer may begin with purpose of such exercise so as to stimulate
participants to express their reactions. Good aspects, problems and suggestions for improvement
of training can be discussed.
5.21.1.3 Skill Test
In case of skill training it is possible to design tests, exercises with scores allotted for every
step of performance. The participants may be given exercises to complete within allotted time
period. Experts can observe and judge them.
5.21.1.4 Reaction Sheet
Relevance of content and methods as well as extent of satisfaction of participants with training
may be taken on quick participant reaction sheets. Simple statements may be formulated to
encourage spontaneous expression of feeling about training. It is ideal to prepare evaluation report
on training incorporating observation and other data with suggestions for modifications.
Monitoring and evaluation is the third phase of management of training programme.
Monitoring refers to “a continuous or periodic review and surveillance (overseeing) by management
at every level of the hierarchy of the implementation of an activity to ensure that input deliveries, work
schedules, targeted outputs and other required actions are proceeding according to plan” (UN 1984,
as reported by Misra, 1990). On the other hand, evaluation is a process of investigating how far the
objectives of the training programme have been achieved. It also involves analyzing the strengths
and weakness of the programme, reactions of the participants, and its over all impact on behavioural
change and job performance of the participants. Different steps in evaluation include collection of
relevant data at various phases of training programme and analyzing them to assess the effectiveness
of training activities.
5.21.2 Types of Training Evaluation
Evaluation can be classified into four types such as Planning Evaluation, Process Evaluation,
Terminal Evaluation and Impact (Misra, 1990)
5.21.2.1 Planning Evaluation
The evaluation for planning of the training programme consists of two phases. In the first
phase the training needs of the participants are assessed through one of the following four
approaches:
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