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make future improvements. ‘The terminal evaluation is primarily concerned with learner performance’
which can be analyzed using two approaches namely norm-referenced and criterion-referenced.
Under the norm-referenced evaluation, the gains are learning are determined based on pre and
post training scores. The criterion-referenced evaluation is related to investigation of what was
taught and what was learned.
5.21.2.4 Impact Evaluation
Impact evaluation refers to assessing the programme impact on the job-performance of the
participants. It attempts to find answer to the following questions:
a) What are the improvements in the performance of job as the result of training
b) What are the benefits accrued to the participants and organisations as the result of
improved job performance
c) What are the problems in applying the skills learned in real work situation
d) What can be done to enhance the application of newly learnt knowledge and skill in the
work place
5.21.3 Alternative Evaluation Models and Approaches
An understanding of alternative models of evaluation is necessary to make right choice
about the model to be followed in evaluation situations. A brief description of six evaluation models
as discussed by Deshler (1997) is presented below
5.21.3.1 Expert Model
Under expert model, evaluation of a programme is done by a team of external or internal
experts. Data collection and analysis is done using appropriate tools and techniques. The final
report will contain recommendations to make improvements in overall planning and implementation
of training programme so as to achieve desirable outcome.
5.21.3.2 Goal-free Model
This model originally developed by Scriven (1972) aims to analyze the impact of training in
relation to the interest and utility of participants irrespective of stated goals of the programme.
Evaluation of any programme strictly by its stated goals may be narrower in its scope and goal free
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