Evaluation

Overview
Evaluating the model will enable the developer/instructional designer to identify strengths and weaknesses of the process and product and to make the relevant revisions to ensure that the model achieves its intended purpose.
Information would be sought on the worth of the model, the learning gained and the impact. The instructional materials, the process, learners’ reaction to the training, the master teachers’ acquisition of the knowledge and skills and their ability to transfer these to the coaching of the new teachers, the impact on students’ learning and the system in general will be the focus of attention.

Information will be sought from the trainees (master teachers), the teachers, trainer, students, ISD experts, assessors from the Ministry of Education and UWI.
The evaluation methods would include the use of observation, surveys utilizing questionnaires and interviews, focus group discussion and tests.
Collecting data at the end of the pilot test would be a key evaluation point.

Formative Evaluation
This type of evaluation will be ongoing and will focus on the components of the model. An overall review of the content and process of the model will be conducted by an ISD expert. Additionally, the training materials to be used will be reviewed by a content expert and two teacher educators. The trainee master teachers will also review the training materials. The reviewers will comment on the relevance, suitability and structure of the training.
At the end of the training, the trainer and trainees will complete an evaluation of the training.
The reviewers will provide feedback to the developer who will then use this to revise the model.

Summative Evaluation
Pre testing and post testing of both the teachers and their students will be done. The standard APT form would be used to assess the teachers before and after the intervention (coaching by master teacher).
Students’ pre-intervention and post-intervention performance as measured by tests will be compared.
Master teachers will be observed and rated using a checklist during the training and practicum. During the implementation of the program, education officers will observe and grade the master teachers.
The impact of the model on the supra-system will be evaluated in terms of cost effectiveness.