2 Select the aspect

Aspects of Evaluation

1. Pertinence: Are the goals and objectives meaninful for meeting the needs of potential participants.

• Analyse the needs of the target group analize the needs of the target group by asking course graduates, experts of the field, continuing schools etc.
• Compare course objectives with primary needs
• Match course objectives to prevailing needs

2. Coherence: Selected methods, resources and time available are coherent with the goals.

• The duration of the course, the methods used and the learning aids, the quality of the teachers etc. are they suitable and sufficient to achieve the objectives.
• How can the course concept be changed in order to achieve the objectives?

3. Efficiency: The ratio between effort and effect is favorable.

• Is the desired effect achieved with as little effort as possible.
• Are learning activities or resources used although they contribute little to success?

4. Effectiveness: The goals and objectives are met.

• The learning success corresponds to the objectives pursued.
• Course graduates convince with expected knowledge and skills.

5. Sustainability: The course leads to changes in the context in the long term.

• Thanks to their competence, course graduates show a positive effect on their working environment.
• Beside the improved employability in their profession the course shows positive effects on the development oft he participants