Master's Level Educational Psychology: Program Needs Assessment
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Needs Assessment Scoring Guide
Needs Assessment Scoring Guide| Criteria | Non-performance | Basic | Proficient | Distinguished |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Analyze measurable benefits of a program for participants. | Does not describe benefits of a program for participants. | Describes benefits of a program for participants. | Analyzes measurable benefits of a program for participants. | Analyzes program benefits and risks for all participants and assesses ways to measure them. |
| Analyze program procedures. | Does not describe basic program procedures. | Describes basic program procedures, but there are some gaps. | Analyzes program procedures. | Clearly and logically analyzes and concisely describes all required program processes and procedures. |
| Project reasonable costs and benefits of a proposed program evaluation. | Does not describe both costs and benefits of a proposed program evaluation. | Describes some costs and benefits of a proposed program evaluation. | Projects reasonable costs and benefits of a proposed program evaluation. | Systematically assesses both monetary and nonmonetary costs and benefits of a proposed program evaluation. |
| Analyze ethical considerations for a proposed needs analysis. | Does not describe ethical considerations for a proposed needs analysis. | Describes some ethical considerations for a proposed needs analysis. | Analyzes ethical considerations for a proposed needs analysis. | Comprehensively analyzes ethical considerations for a proposed needs analysis and relates them to professional standards, guidelines, and IRB processes. |
| Write clearly, with correct spelling, grammar, syntax, and good organization. | Does not write clearly, and there are errors in spelling, grammar, syntax, and organization. | Writes clearly overall, but there are some errors in spelling, grammar, syntax, or organization. | Writes clearly, with correct spelling, grammar, syntax, and good organization. | Writes concisely with excellent clarity and organization, with no errors in spelling, grammar, or syntax, and employing critical or analytical reasoning as needed. |
| Comply with APA guidelines for style and formatting. | Does not use APA format and style. | Uses APA format and style but inconsistently and with errors. | Complies with APA guidelines with few minor errors. | Complies with APA guidelines consistently with no errors. |