entegro principles of evaluation
DESCRIPTION
TRANSCRIPT
EVALUATING THE GUIDANCE PROGRAM:
Principles of Evaluation
Trivia Did you know that?
The word evaluation was first used in 1755. It comes from the French word “evaluer” which means to “find value of”.
Principle No. 1- Effective evaluation requires recognition of program goals
Example of Goals in Guidance ProgramsMonitor Academic progress, attendance and
behavioral concerns.Assist students with planning their sequence
of courses.Allow students to develop a sense of
belonging.Advise students on postsecondary education
and careers.
Principle No. 2- Effective evaluation requires valid measuring criteria
GOAL: Provide each
entering student with a series of
three career interviews with a
counselorCRITERIA:
Counting the percentage of
students who had such an
opportunity to be interviewed
GOAL: Provide each student with a
broadening of his career
understandingCRITERIA:
????????????
Examples of Criteria in Guidance ProgramsStaff perceptionStudent attitude and interest
surveyPerception data (parents and
students)
Principle No. 3- Effective program evaluation depends on valid application of the measuring criteria
- usable or acceptable - reasonable or
justifiable
Principle No. 3
PROFESSIONAL
+
COUNSELOR
=EFFECTIVE EVALUATIO
N
Principle No. 4- Program evaluation should involve all who are affected
Principle No. 4
Principle No. 5- Meaningful evaluation requires feedback and follow-through
- Meaningful evaluation requires feedback and follow-through
Principle No. 6- Evaluation is most effective as a planned, continuous process
Is conducting an evaluation
positive or negative?
Principle No. 7- Evaluation emphasizes the positive
positive
program improvement
strengths and weaknesses
“A Truthful Evaluation Gives Feedback For
Growth and Success”
- Brenda Johnson Padgitt
Reference
- Gibson, R. & Mitchell, M. (1999). Introduction to Counseling and Guidance (5TH Edition). Prentice Hall. New Jersey and Ohio