Evaluation, purpose, principle and types of evaluation

Presentation on Evaluation, purpose, principles and types of evaluation

1. Name : Sowmya B N Class : Junior M.Sc (Agricultural Extension Education) Subject : Capacity Development, AEX-505 Submitting to : the course teacher (AEX-505) Topic : 1. Purpose of Evaluation 2. Principles of Evaluation 3. Types of Evaluation 1

2. Evaluation Evaluation is defined as, systematic and objective assessment of an ongoing or completed project , program, or policy and its design, implementation and results. It is intended to determine the relevance and fulfillment of objectives, development efficiency, effectiveness, impact and sustainability . Evaluation is an assessment of results or impact of a project with reference to the objectives in the project . 2

3. Uses of Evaluation Evaluation helps to refine our goals . Helps in getting to know the reasons for success or failure of program . Helps to identify the strengths and weaknesses of the program. 3

4. Purpose of evaluation To determine the relative effectiveness of the programme. Shows how far our project plans have progressed. To ascertain the worth of time, energy and resources invested in programme. Shows whether we are proceeding in the right direction. It may point out omissions,recommend changes and suggest new directions. To identify students' growth or lack of growth in acquiring desirable knowledge, skills, attitudes and societal values. To help teachers determine the effectiveness of their teaching techniques . 4

5. Principles of Evaluation 5 Capacity development evaluation principles refer to the fundamental standards and guidelines that should be followed when evaluating capacity development initiatives or programs.

6. Relevance : should be relevant to the objectives, goals, and strategies of the capacity development initiative or program. The evaluation should answer the questions related to what the initiative or program aimed to achieve, why, and for whom. 6

7. 2. Credibility : should be conducted in a manner that is fair, unbiased, and impartial. This can be achieved through the use of reliable data sources, transparency in the evaluation process, and clear documentation of the methods used. 3. Feasibility : should be feasible, considering the available resources, time, and scope of the initiative or program. The evaluation should be practical and cost-effective, and the results should be achievable and usable by stakeholders. 7

8. 4. Utilization : The evaluation should be designed to ensure that the results are relevant and useful for decision-making and improving the effectiveness of the capacity development initiative or program. This requires stakeholder participation and a clear understanding of their needs and expectations. 5. Ethics : Capacity development evaluation should adhere to ethical principles and standards, such as respect for human dignity, confidentiality, informed consent, and minimizing risks and harm to participants. 8

9. 6. Sustainability : The evaluation should contribute to sustainable capacity development by identifying opportunities for improvement, building on strengths, and learning from successes and failures. The evaluation should also promote accountability and transparency, leading to continuous learning and improvement. By following these principles, capacity development evaluation can contribute to improving the quality, effectiveness, and impact of capacity development initiatives and programs 9

10. Types of evaluation Formative Evaluation Summative Evaluation Sustainability Evaluation Process Evaluation Outcome evaluation Impact evaluation Cost effectiveness evaluation 10

11. 11 Formative Evaluation : This type of evaluation is conducted during the early stages of a capacity development program or initiative, usually before or during its implementation . The purpose is to provide feedback on the design, implementation, and delivery of the program. This is meant to help improve the program or initiative while it is still being developed or implemented, by identifying areas for improvement, potential barriers to success, and areas of strength that can be built on.

12. 12 2. Summative evaluation : conducted at the end of a program or project to determine its overall effectiveness, impact, and success. It is typically used to assess whether a program has achieved its intended outcomes and to determine whether it has met the needs and expectations of its stakeholders. 3. Sustainability evaluation : This evaluation type assesses whether the capacity development program is likely to be sustained over the long term. It examines whether the target audience has the resources and support necessary to continue applying the knowledge and skills gained from the program.

13. 13 4. Process evaluation : This evaluation type focuses on the implementation of the capacity development program. It assesses how well the program is being delivered, how it is being received by the target audience, and whether the program is being implemented as intended. 5. Outcome evaluation : This evaluation type focuses on the short- and medium-term results of the capacity development program. It assesses the extent to which the program has achieved its objectives and produced the intended outcomes, such as changes in knowledge, skills, and attitudes.

14. 14 6. Impact evaluation : This evaluation type focuses on the long-term results of the capacity development program. It assesses the extent to which the program has led to sustained changes in behavior, improved performance, and increased organizational or community capacity. 7. Cost-effectiveness evaluation : This evaluation type examines the relationship between the costs of the capacity development program and the outcomes achieved. It assesses whether the program represents a good investment of resources.

15. References : https://youtu.be/eliaAbM9LeM https://mypeer.org.au/monitoring-evaluation/types-of-evaluation/ 15 ….thank you.