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Assessment measures how well individuals demonstrate knowledge against specific criteria.
Evaluation collects descriptive and judgmental information to inform training and development decisions.
Formative assessment measures the process of learning, while summative assessment measures the product or outcome of learning.
Purposes of assessments:
- Guide students in making subject or career choices.
- Determine existing student knowledge, skills, and abilities.
- Identify student strengths and weaknesses, providing feedback on progress.
- Evaluate whether students have mastered course learning outcomes.
- Assess the effectiveness of a course and its impact on student learning.
- Identify areas for improvement in the course.
Fundamentals of Outcome-Based Assessment:
- Assessment should align with course unit standards or levels.
- Students must demonstrate achievement of learning outcomes.
- Assessment should be integrated into the learning content.
- Assessment processes must be consistent and undergo moderation.
- Assessment must be of high quality and occur at the end of the learning experience.

Initial assessment: Used to diagnose prior knowledge and skills.
Formative assessment: Monitors progress and provides feedback during the learning process.
Summative assessment: Measures overall achievement at the end of a course or unit.
Continuous assessment: Provides ongoing progress updates and feedback.
Integrated assessment: Combines formative and summative assessment approaches.
Evaluative assessment: Analyzes and summarizes data, used to improve the curriculum and teaching/learning practices.

Moderation ensures the quality of assessment and assessors by evaluating assessment environment, resources, reliability, processes, and authenticity.
Purpose of Program Evaluation:*
Providing: Demonstrates the achievement of specific knowledge and skills.
Improving: Identifies areas for improvement in program design and delivery.
Learning : Gathers data on how the program impacted learners and the organization.

Evaluation should be well-planned.
Evaluation is a continuous process.
Evaluation must be of high quality.
Evaluation instruments should be measurable and accurate.
Evaluation should consider the broader aspects of training and development holistically.

Formative evaluation informs decisions about the program during its development.
Summative evaluation assesses the overall learning outcomes of a course at its completion.

Exceptional: High-quality training and development programs exceed expectations.
Consistency: Programs are consistently delivered with high standards and quality.
Fit for purpose: Programs are designed and delivered to meet specific training needs.
Indicate what the firm provides: Programs demonstrate the value the organization places on training and development.
Transformation: Programs aim to transform individual and organizational performance.

TQM emphasizes management and employee capabilities to deliver high-quality products and performance and improve overall performance.

Teamwork: Foster collaboration and shared responsibility for training outcomes.
Organizational Trust: Create an environment of trust and transparency to support professional development.
Clear Communication: Ensure clear communication of training goals, expectations, and outcomes.
Rewards and Recognitions: Recognize and reward employee contributions to training and development efforts.
High Levels of Training and Development: Commit to ongoing investment in training and development initiatives.