In this assessment you will investigate Kirkpatrick’s four levels of evaluation:
- Level 1: Reaction.
- Level 2: Learning.
- Level 3: Behavior.
- Level 4: Results.
You will describe what each level is, their importance, and the methods used to perform them. Then, you will focus on the application of levels 3 and 4 in a training scenario of your choice.
Part 1
For each of the four levels of training evaluation:
- Describe the purpose of that level of training evaluation.
- Describe the importance of that level of training evaluation.
- Describe the methods used to perform that level of training evaluation.
Part 2
Identify a training course topic that would potentially use levels 3 and 4 evaluation in the training evaluation process.
- Describe the topic and what the business would learn from levels 3 and 4 evaluation.
- Describe why this information would be important for the organization to know.
ASSESSMENT REQUIREMENT
- Written communication: Write in a professional style with correct grammar, usage, and mechanics.
- Resources: Include at least 1 peer-reviewed resource that is not from ATD or SHRM.
- APA formatting: Use current APA style and formatting to present your references and citations.
- Length of paper: 3–4 typed, double-spaced pages.
- Font and font size: Times New Roman, 12-point.