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Evaluation Strategies In Educational Planning And Implementation

This course provides an in-depth exploration of evaluation strategies within educational planning and implementation. It encompasses key concepts such as educational planning definitions, objectives, and guiding factors. Students will learn about target setting, evaluation types, and the application of techniques like PERT. The course also covers needs assessment, feedback mechanisms, and barriers to effective planning, equipping students with practical skills for enhancing educational outcomes.

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104h
Study Time
13
Weeks
8h
Per Week
intermediate
Math Level
Course Keywords
Educational PlanningEvaluation StrategiesNeeds AssessmentTarget SettingPERT Technique

Course Overview

Everything you need to know about this course

Course Difficulty

Intermediate Level
Builds on foundational knowledge
65%
intermediate
📊
Math Level
Moderate Math
📖
Learning Type
Theoretical Focus

Course Topics

Key areas covered in this course

1

Educational Planning Definitions

2

Objectives of Educational Planning

3

Factors Guiding Educational Planning

4

Evaluation Strategies

5

Needs Assessment

6

Projection Techniques

7

Teacher Demand Projection

8

Programme Implementation

9

Feedback Mechanisms

10

Barriers to Effective Planning

Total Topics10 topics

Ready to Start

No specific requirements needed

This course is designed to be accessible to all students. You can start immediately without any prior knowledge or specific preparation.

Assessment Methods

How your progress will be evaluated (3 methods)

Assignments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

Tutor-Marked Assignments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

Final Examination

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

Career Opportunities

Explore the career paths this course opens up for you

Educational Planner

Apply your skills in this growing field

Education Administrator

Apply your skills in this growing field

Policy Analyst

Apply your skills in this growing field

Project Manager

Apply your skills in this growing field

Education Consultant

Apply your skills in this growing field

Industry Applications

Real-world sectors where you can apply your knowledge

Government Education DepartmentsEducational InstitutionsNon-profit OrganizationsEducational Consulting FirmsInternational Development Agencies

Study Schedule Beta

A structured 13-week journey through the course content

Week
1

MODULE ONE; Objectives and stages in Educational Planing

2h

Unit 1: Definition of Educational Planning, its Basic Concepts and Phases in Planning Process.

2 study hours
  • •Define planning and educational planning.
  • •Discuss the phases in a planning process.
  • •Apply planning phases to a real-world example.
Week
2

MODULE ONE; Objectives and stages in Educational Planing

2h

Unit 2: Objectives and Features of Educational Planning.

2 study hours
  • •Identify and explain the objectives of educational planning.
  • •Discuss how educational planning enhances growth and development.
  • •Explain the importance of producing skilled manpower.
Week
3

MODULE ONE; Objectives and stages in Educational Planing

2h

Unit 3: Factors Guiding Educational Planning

2 study hours
  • •List and explain the factors guiding educational planning.
  • •Discuss the importance of planning experts and population growth.
  • •Analyze the impact of the political environment and state of the economy on planning.
Week
4

MODULE ONE; Objectives and stages in Educational Planing

2h

Unit 4: Stages in Planning Educational Programmes.

2 study hours
  • •Identify and explain the stages in planning educational programs.
  • •Discuss the importance of defining needs and formulating problems.
  • •Explain the role of implementation and evaluation in planning.
Week
5

PLANNING

2h

Unit 1: Approaches to Educational Planning I.

2 study hours
  • •Explain the Social Demand Approach to educational planning.
  • •Discuss the assumptions and limitations of the Social Demand Approach.
  • •Understand the role of this approach in educational planning.
Week
6

PLANNING

2h

Unit 2: Approaches to Educational Planning II.

2 study hours
  • •Explain the Manpower Requirements Approach to educational planning.
  • •Discuss the methods of Manpower Requirements Approach.
  • •Understand the assumptions of the Manpower Requirements Approach.
Week
7

PLANNING

2h

Unit 3: Barriers to Effective Educational Planning.

2 study hours
  • •Explain the Rate of Return Approach to educational planning.
  • •Discuss the steps to be followed while using the Rate of Return Approach.
  • •Understand the application of this approach in educational planning.
Week
8

PLANNING

2h

Unit 4: Definition, Purposes, Principles and Guidelines of Targets Setting.

2 study hours
  • •Explain the Eclectic Approach to educational planning.
  • •Discuss the differences between the Rate of Return and Eclectic Approaches.
  • •Understand the integrated application of different planning approaches.
Week
9

MODULE THREE; EVALUATION IN EDUCATIONAL PLANNING

2h

Unit 1: Evaluation of Educational Planning Targets.

2 study hours
  • •Define evaluation and its functions in educational planning targets.
  • •Explain the school elements to be evaluated.
  • •Discuss the importance of evaluation in administrative decision-making.
Week
10

MODULE THREE; EVALUATION IN EDUCATIONAL PLANNING

2h

Unit 2: Kinds of Evaluation Strategies.

2 study hours
  • •Mention and explain the different kinds of evaluation strategies.
  • •Discuss the Programme Review Committee Approach.
  • •Explain the Problem-Solving Approach for school improvement.
Week
11

MODULE THREE; EVALUATION IN EDUCATIONAL PLANNING

4h

Unit 3: Steps to Educational Project Planning and Evaluation.

2 study hours
  • •Mention the steps to be followed in planning and evaluating educational projects.
  • •Explain the ingredients that an evaluation plan must include.
  • •Discuss the importance of process and outcome evaluation.

Unit 4: Kinds of Evaluation.

2 study hours
  • •Explain the different types of evaluation.
  • •Discuss the determinants of readiness for evaluation.
  • •Understand the application of impact, performance, process, and cost evaluation.
Week
12

MODULE FOUR;PROJECTION TECHNIQUES AND NEED ASSESSMENT IN EDUCATIONAL PLANNING

4h

Unit 5: Projection of Achievement Targets.

2 study hours
  • •Define a model and projection.
  • •Explain the benefits of mathematical models for projections and educational planning.
  • •Discuss the importance of logical consistency and rapid computation.

Unit 1: Projection Techniques.

2 study hours
  • •Mention and explain the different projection techniques.
  • •Calculate values using the growth rate model.
  • •Understand the application of grade ratio and student flow models.
Week
13

MODULE FOUR;PROJECTION TECHNIQUES AND NEED ASSESSMENT IN EDUCATIONAL PLANNING

4h

Unit 2: Project of Teacher Demand.

2 study hours
  • •Explain how teachers are projected according to number of classes and student/teacher ratio.
  • •Discuss the concepts of stock of teaching manpower and teacher retention ratio.
  • •Understand the factors affecting teacher demand and retention.

Unit 3: Quantitative Needs Assessment and Programme Implementation.

2 study hours
  • •Define quantitative needs assessment.
  • •State the steps to be followed in establishing needs of pupils and the community.
  • •Discuss the importance of assessing existing programs and determining unmet needs.

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Study Tips & Exam Preparation

Expert tips to help you succeed in this course

1

Review all unit objectives to ensure comprehensive understanding.

2

Practice applying different evaluation strategies to case studies.

3

Focus on understanding the steps involved in needs assessment.

4

Master the formulas and calculations for projection techniques.

5

Create concept maps linking factors guiding educational planning.

6

Prepare detailed notes on the barriers to effective planning and potential solutions.

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