The kind of examination you pick depends on when you do it and the kind of information you collect.
This section describes when to use three types – formative, process and summative examinations.
During the Planning Stage
Use formative examinations in the planning stages to ensure that your program is based on solid information. These examinations also help you to create effective and appropriate materials and procedures.
Examples of formative analysiss include –
• records of management commitments to the program
• worker interest surveys
• workplace environmental assessments
• pre-testing of program materials
During Your Initiative
A process evaluation is used when the initiative is underway. These evaluations help you –
• track what is going well and what isn’t (and how to revise your program)
• find out if you’re reaching the workers you want to reach
• describe the initiative to others
• monitor who is participating in the initiative
During or After Your Initiative
Summative analysiss happen when the initiative is already in place or completed. Use this kind of analysis to measure what staff members like about the initiative and what may be improved.
All three kinds of examinations are useful. the examination you pick depends on the time and financial resources you have available.
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