Formative & Summative Evaluation for Healthcare
Formative Evaluation
The formative evaluation process will be carried out before the training for healthcare professionals takes place. The formative assessment aims to monitor learning during the training process, and provide relevant feedback which instructors can use to improve their teaching process, and learning for the students. Another purpose would be to identify the weaknesses of the training program to improve it. The target audience for the evaluation is companions.
| Phase | Instructional Focus | Primary Formative Evaluation Activity |
| Evidence | What type of data or information will be in the evidence segment needed to answer the evaluation questions?
| 1. Number of trainers and trainees 2. Participants’ profiles. |
| Data Gathering Techniques | What methods are needed to collect the required evidence? | 1. Observation method 2. Focus Group Discussion method |
| Analysis | How will the evidence collected be analyzed? | The evidence collected will be analyzed through charts and diagrams. For instance, one can use a Box and whisker plot. |
| Reporting | How, to whom, and when will the results of the evaluation be reported? | The report of the evaluation will be reported to the organizers of the training program. |
Summative Evaluation
| Phase | Instructional Focus | Summative Evaluation |
| Purpose | What is the purpose of carrying out the evaluation? | Note, highlight, and document the effectiveness of the training program. |
| Timing | When should Summative evaluation process be done? | The evaluation is to be completed after the training program |
| Results | How would the results be documented? | An After-training report which contains after training results, outcomes, and recommendations on the effectiveness of the program |
References
Burns, Matthew. (2008). What is Formative Evaluation?