Formative/summative evaluation

Formative evaluation is used to assess a training program while the summative evaluation is being developed after the training has been delivered.

How to Conduct a Formative Evaluation?

The steps to conduct a formative evaluation are –

• Reviewing the training materials with one or a group of trainees
• Using the material in a situation similar to that of an actual training program to see the impact of the material
• Holding group discussions with the trainees to gain feedback
• Assessing the material with managers and supervisors who oversee trainees

How to Conduct a Summative Evaluation?

Some of the steps to conduct a summative evaluation are –

• Testing trainees on how well they grasped the information provided
• Asking trainees for their opinion about the training program after it has been delivered
• Measuring changes in production and quality of work that has been accomplished post-training
• Conducting surveys or interviews with each trainer to gain a better understanding of what they learned