Assessment vs. Evaluation
Assessment happens ___ teaching.
Before.
Which evaluation happens during teaching?
Process (formative).
First step in planning an evaluation.
Determine the focus.
External evidence example?
Research, census data.
Teaching was confusing -> nurse changes approach. What evaluation is this?
Process.
After.
Which evaluation checks if the learner gained skills/knowledge immediately?
Content.
Evaluation findings guide what?
Future teaching decisions.
Internal evidence example?
Hospital unit data (e.g. CAUTI rates).
Patient correctly teaches back a skill. What evaluation?
Content.
Assessment identifies what?
Which evaluation checks long-term behaviour change?
Outcome (summative).
Name one purpose of evaluation.
Improve design, judge effectiveness, generate knowledge.
One barrier to evaluation might be a lack of ___.
Lack of clarity.
Six months later, patient still checks BP daily. What evaluation?
Outcome.
Whether objectives were met.
Which evaluation asks, 'was it worth the cost?'
Impact.
Outcome vs. content evaluation - main difference?
Short-term vs. long-term change.
Another barrier to evaluation might be a fear of ___.
Fear of punishment.
Hospital saves money after new teaching program. What evaluation?
Impact.
Key difference between assessment and evaluation?
Timing and purpose.
What is total program evaluation?
Combines all four types for entire program review.
Impact evaluation compares outcomes with what?
Outcomes without the program.
Why can evaluation feel 'political'?
Stakeholders may interpret results differently.
Nurse hired to assess entire diabetes program. What evaluation?
Total program evaluation.