Assignment 6 Kirkpatrick Model in PD

1. Kirkpatrick
Evaluation Model
for Teacher/Staff
Development
Initiative
Cristina Ryter

2. Level 1 Reaction:
• The degree to which participants measure their satisfaction with the
training:
• How to apply this to teacher/staff development:
• Allow teachers/staff the freedom to choose between different
professional developments (PD) that mirror their interests or support
their instructional practice in the classroom.
• Provide surveys for feedback on trainings.
(Kirkpatrick Partners, 2018)

3. Level 1 Reaction (cont.):
• Customer Satisfaction: the degree of engagement, favorability, and
relevance to job:
• How to apply this to teacher/staff development:
• After presenting new information during a PD, provide time to
discuss how these practices could be used in the classroom with
colleagues. This is where real conversations determine if new
practices are effective or will be an hinderance.
(Kirkpatrick Partners, 2018)

4. Level 2, Learning:
• The degree to which participants receive intended knowledge, skills,
attitude, confidence, and commitment based on the training:
• How to apply this to teacher/staff development:
• The training needs to be planned with enough time to explain the
program/practice, to discuss its purpose and effectiveness, and
familiarization with the information presented.
(Kirkpatrick Partners, 2018)

5. Level 3, Behavior:
• The degree to which participants apply what they've learned from the
training when they go back on the job:
• How to apply this to teacher/staff development:
• The training should equip teachers with the knowledge and
confidence to implement new programs/practices in the classroom.
An information sheet should be provided for teachers to refer back to
when applying what was learned in the training.
(Kirkpatrick Partners, 2018)

6. Level 3, Behavior (cont.):
New World Addition
• Required Drivers: reinforcement and rewards for critical behaviors on the
job:
• How to apply this to teacher/staff development:
• To encourage application participation, a data tracking system could
be implemented. Teachers monitor student progress and share this
information at the next PD.
(Kirkpatrick Partners, 2018)

7. Level 4, Results:
• The degree of targeted outcome success from the training and support
and accountability package:
• How to apply this to teacher/staff development:
• During the PD, a goal or targeted outcome should be established. This
encourages Level 3, Behavior. The goal or targeted outcome gives
teachers a purpose, other than interest, to apply the new
program/practice. The goal or targeted outcome will also indicate if
the new practice or program is effective and should be continued or
revised.
(Kirkpatrick Partners, 2018)

8. References
• Kirkpatrick Partners. (2018). The Kirkpatrick Evaluation Model. Retrieved
from https://www.kirkpatrickpartners.com/Our-Philosophy/The-
Kirkpatrick-Model