One of my goals in becoming a more culturally responsive educator is to provide and create content that is not only informative and relevant but helps guide discourse around Asian American history and narratives. In doing so, I created a slideshow around the “model minority” stereotype to give historical context behind the meaning and its impact on people of color.
And while I think my presentation hits all the right notes, how do I know if my audience feels the same? How do I evaluate whether or not the solutions I generate around various problems of practice garner the results I want? One way is to use Kirkpatrick’s model of learning evaluation.
Kirkpatrick’s model of evaluation is a widely used framework for evaluating the effectiveness of training and learning programs. Developed by Donald Kirkpatrick in the 1950s and 1960s, it provides a structured approach for assessing training programs at four different levels, often referred to as the “Four Levels of Evaluation.”
Here’s an overview of each level:
By evaluating my presentation using Kirkpatrick’s model, I can gauge participants’ reactions to the content and delivery through the use of surveys and an informal Q&A session. Questions might include:
- How was the pacing and format of the presentation?
- Did you find the content relevant and useful?
- Was any content unclear or confusing?
Then to assess if participants acquired new knowledge or attitudes as a result of the training, I’d provide a short true or false quiz along with some specific questions inquiring about their understanding of this stereotype.
As to whether or not this professional development session leads to changes in behavior, performance and pedagogy in the classroom, there are a few outcomes that I’d consider to be a success. Those include:
- Participants applying the knowledge and skills gained from the content to provide diverse materials and foster respectful communication in their daily lives.
- Evidence on whether efforts have led to positive changes in classroom culture, academic practices, and sense of belonging to promote equity and inclusion.
Using this approach helps to identify strengths, areas for improvement, and opportunities for further development of multicultural education efforts.
References:
Kirkpatrick Paterners. (n.d.) The Kirkpatrick Model. Kirkpatrickpartners.com. https://www.kirkpatrickpartners.com/the-kirkpatrick-model/
