Learning and Performance – Week 4 Assignment
Kirkpatrick’s Levels of Evaluation
As we discuss so many concepts impacting training, one of its most crucial components is a training evaluation conducted immediately and post-training. Kirkpatrick developed his model in 1959, and further developed it in 1975 showing four levels:
· Level 4: Results
· Level 3: Behavior
· Level 2: Learning
· Level 1: Reaction
Some critics feel that Kirkpatrick’s model is outdated,
calling it "old and simple," but some of its core concepts are
applicable (Kirkpatrick's Four Level Evaluation Model, 2018). Proper training
evaluation can help us in planning our next training, adjusting training
activities, changing some of the core concepts, and ultimately do better in the
future.
Identify a Kirkpatrick-like or similar model at works at
your company. Once you describe it, please analyze its benefits, opportunities
and challenges.
Write an approximately 1800 word paper, APA formatted, with
three sources. Please reflect not only on the presented articles but on the
ones you find online or in our library.
References
Kirkpatrick's Four-Level Training Evaluation Model (2018). Mindtools. Retrieved from https://www.mindtools.com/pages/article/kirkpatrick.htm
Kirkpatrick's Four Level Evaluation Model (2018). Retrieved from http://www.nwlink.com/~donclark/hrd/isd/kirkpatrick.html
Kirkpatrick, W. (2018). Kirkpatrick Partners. Kirkpatrick Four Levels is a registered trademark of Kirkpatrick Partners LLC. Retrieved from https://www.isixsigma.com/dictionary/kirkpatrick-four-levels-evaluation-model/
