edu 571 assignment 2 Anthony

PROGRAM EVALUATION 5

Program Evaluation

Name:

Anthony Tyler Jr.

Institution:

Strayer University

Professor:

Professor Jacob

Class:

EDU 571

Date:

April 26, 2020

Introduction

Program evaluation is considered to be the organized and systematic styles of gathering and analyzing data on policies, programs and projects in various institutions (Vedung, 2017). It ensures that the measures taken are of benefit to the institution and the stakeholders. It helps to analyze and predict if the desired outcomes will be achieved and with the utmost efficiency and effectiveness. Judgement concerning the program are made through program evaluation and if there may be some challenges expected to hinder the realization of the desired outcomes, they are solved at this point to enhance effectiveness of the program. For the case study of this assignment, I am going to deal with a program of introduction of e-resources and internet in my area district school.

Elements of program evaluation:

Engagement of the stakeholders is the first element where all the parties in the district school must be brought on board for consultation of this program i.e. introduction of internet and e-resources (Posavac, 2015). The stakeholders comprises the managers of the school, teachers, students, parents and the community at large. They need to be aware of the program and give their views on the same. The required target group being the students means that their performance must improve positively as more and improved ways of learning shall be introduced.

The program must be explained in fine details to ensure that everyone is at per. The explanation starts from the means of internet acquisition, devices to be used by the teachers and the learners and other supporting features like the source of power. Each member must get to know their role in the success of the program at large. Ideas and other criticisms must be aired out in the description of the program to ensure loopholes are not given a chance.

Evidences of success of the same program must also be provided so as to ensure that the program is not doomed to fail. The importance of the evidence is to help predict the time frame expected before the desired outcomes re realized. This will help in planning of the materials required and the gathering of the required skills from the instructors who are well equipped with the knowledge required.

Program History and purpose:

The history of this program originates from other district schools which have been performing well in both local and national exams. Their performance brought to the attention the methods they use in order to realize such kind of results. The primary purpose of the program is to enhance good performance of the students in examination situation and also in gathering of the required skills to be used in various field of life (Vedung, 2017). The expected outcomes is the general improvement of the learners in examination situations and also in other field once they clear out of school where the gained skills can be used for personal benefit or for the benefit of the society at large.

Reasons for selecting the program

There are various reasons for selecting this program on e-resources and internet in the district school. One of the reason is to help learners get conversant with the learning process from another point of view. Some learners are motivated by new ideas from new sources apart from the book. Internet being one of the new sources with a wide range of information ensures that many of the learners are comfortable and even willing to learn more with the new technology in the school.

Competition in the market and the society at large is another reason for selecting this program. Learners from the district school should stand equal chances of competing with others from other levels of school locally and internationally through the knowledge and skills acquired in school.

Internet and technology promotes innovations. Learners who use internet tend to be so innovative because they can access information from every corner of the world. This information and innovations helps to develop their areas of living and the community in general.

Advantages of evaluating the program at this time:

I. The program evaluation will help identify the strengths and weaknesses for its efficiency and effectiveness

II. Resources needed to ensure that the program succeeds will be prepared early and in advance for the smooth flow of the learning process. This will ensure the desired outcomes are realized.

III. The school, parents and community at large will be on the look out of the resources in their school and hence security will be enhanced to ensure the safety of their properties. The contributions needed and the roles to be played by every member will be addressed at this stage (Silluvan, 2006).

Major constraints and methods of addressing them while evaluating the program:

The constraints of this program is the perception of the community and the learners engaging in non-educative content. This is a challenge because the intended purpose will not be realized. This can lead to moral decay of the leaners. The possible solution is to ensure supervision of the learning activities are well manned to enhance efficiency.

Cost is also a challenge depending on the number of learners. The school may not be in a position to raise the required amount. If such a case arises, planning needs to be done, and contributions towards the same done to ensure the program runs as desired (Sullivan, 2006).

Conclusion

This program as evaluated will be of great benefit to the learners in the district schools. It will help them gain more skills other those learnt in class, this will help them compete with other locally and internationally since they have the skills of the market standards. This evaluation will help solve any challenge and promote the strengths to ensure efficiency and realization of the desired outcomes.

References.

Posavac, E. J. (2015). Program evaluation: Methods and case studies. Routledge.

Sullivan, J. H. (2006). The importance of program evaluation in collegiate foreign language

programs. The Modern Language Journal, 90(4), 590-593.

Vedung, E. (2017). Public policy and program evaluation. Routledge.