In the process stage, the implementation of the program and the effect of the educational program on learners are discussed. Process evaluation refers to identification or prediction of performance problems during educational activities and determining the desirability of the implementation process. In addition, it focuses on human and financial resources, policies, educational strategies, barriers, and limitations of the education system. The purpose of input evaluation is to facilitate the implementation of the program designed in the context stage. It also attempts to identify problems, needs, and opportunities in a context or educational situation. Evaluation of the context aims to provide a logical ground for setting educational goals.
One of these models is the CIPP evaluation model, which is the acronym of Context, Input, Process, and Product and evaluates educational programs in these four areas. There are several ways to evaluate educational programs.
One of the most important factors influencing effective evaluation is certainly the existence of an effective tool and model that can properly evaluate educational programs. Evaluation makes education transform from a static state to a dynamic one. Principled evaluation, while ameliorating the strengths and minimizing the weaknesses, can be the foundation for many educational decisions and plans and can provide the required tools for improving universities’ academic levels. By evaluating an educational program, it is possible to understand the degree of compatibility and harmony of that program with the needs of individuals and the target community and to determine the effective factors in the development of the program. Evaluation also makes it possible to assess the development and implementation of programs as well as the achievement of educational goals and aspirations. Hence, evaluation as a means of judging and documenting quality is of paramount importance. Because the quality of an educational program is a multidimensional and complex concept, it is very difficult to judge a program. The system of higher education is effective and useful when its activities are implemented based on appropriate and acceptable standards, and achieving such a quality in the higher education entails using appropriate research and evaluation. Today, improving the quality of higher education is the most important and fundamental tool for the sustainable and comprehensive growth and development of a country.
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