Evaluation of Educational Programs

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This course examines models and methods of formative and summative evaluation of instructional design products and programs. The effective and efficient evaluation of instructional and training programs is a key task for instructional designers, particularly in the face of demands for greater accountability. As a result, instructional designers are under increased pressure to show how designed instruction works and identify possible improvements. In this course, students learn the theories, processes, and procedures of program evaluation via diverse instructional tasks, including case study analyses and role play.