Using Evaluation in Training and Development
1st Edition
Published on 1. March 1999
Book
Paperback/Softback
240 pages
978-0-7494-2805-1 (ISBN)
Description
This handbook aims to provide everything a trainer needs to know about the effective evaluation of training. It provides information on the design of the evaluation process and advice on when and where to use particular types of tests. The book covers the complete range of approaches to evaluation that are available. With advice on the use of Likert and Thurstone scales, process tests, observation of skills and behaviour, activity analysis, reflective self-reporting, interim evaluation, spot checks, validation and the use of questionnaires, the book aims to provide the definitive compendium of training evaluation tests.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Dimensions
Height: 233 mm
Width: 153 mm
Thickness: 19 mm
Weight
449 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-7494-2805-1 (9780749428051)
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Person
Leslie Rae is a management and training consultant and a well-known author of management and training books, more than 25 to date, many translated into the language of a number of other countries. Among his well-respected books and training resources are Techniques of Training (3rd edition), Planning and Designing Training Programme, How to Measure Training Effectiveness (3rd edition), and Assessing Trainer Effectiveness published by Gower.
He has a regular, monthly training resource review column in the Training Journal, and has written numerous articles for the professional press among other and varied activities. He can be contacted on e-mail at wrae804418@aol.com.
He has a regular, monthly training resource review column in the Training Journal, and has written numerous articles for the professional press among other and varied activities. He can be contacted on e-mail at wrae804418@aol.com.
Content
What is evaluation; evaluation in training and development and the organization; before the training and development programme; the construction of tests - knowledge tests and the use of ranking scales; the construction of tests - practical demonstration; behaviour observation and self-reporting; interim evaluation; evaluation at the end of the event - validation instruments; evaluation at the end of the event - questionnaires; evaluation of open and distance learning programmes; post-programme evaluation; cost and value - effectiveness; analyzing and reporting on evaluation data; customizing your validation and evaluation; recommended reading.