Evaluation Models Used in School-Based Curriculum Evaluation in Papua New Guinea Education
1. CIPP Evaluation Model (Context, Input, Process, Product)
- Context: Examines the environment and factors influencing curriculum implementation, such as student demographics, teacher qualifications, and community support.
- Input: Assesses the resources allocated to curriculum implementation, including textbooks, materials, and professional development.
- Process: Evaluates the implementation process, including teaching methods, student engagement, and assessments.
- Product: Focuses on the outcomes and impact of the curriculum, such as student achievement, skill development, and attitudes.
2. Tyler's Rational Model
- Emphasizes the need for clear curriculum objectives and aligning the curriculum, instruction, and assessment with those objectives.
- Evaluation involves comparing actual outcomes with the stated objectives to determine the effectiveness of the curriculum.
3. Stakeholder-Oriented Model
- Involves gathering input and feedback from various stakeholders, including students, teachers, parents, and administrators.
- Evaluates the curriculum's relevance, acceptability, and impact from the perspectives of different user groups.
4. Goal-Based Model
- Focuses on achieving specific goals and objectives through the curriculum.
- Evaluation measures the extent to which the goals have been met and provides information for decision-making.
5. Participatory Evaluation Model
- Involves active participation of stakeholders in the evaluation process.
- Stakeholders are engaged in identifying evaluation criteria, collecting data, and interpreting results, fostering ownership and buy-in.
6. Ethnographic Evaluation Model
- Uses qualitative methods, such as observation and interviews, to gain an in-depth understanding of the curriculum's implementation and impact.
- Focuses on capturing the lived experiences and perspectives of participants.
Supportive Examples from Papua New Guinea Education:
- The Papua New Guinea National Curriculum Framework (2016) recommends using the CIPP Evaluation Model for school-based curriculum evaluation.
- The "Curriculum Implementation and Effectiveness Study" (2020) employed a stakeholder-oriented model to evaluate the effectiveness of the English Language curriculum in schools.
- The "Impact of a Culturally Relevant Curriculum on Student Learning" (2021) study used an ethnographic model to explore the impact of incorporating traditional cultural knowledge into the curriculum.