Develop a better understanding of processes and resources when it comes to evaluating a program.

Three-step process

We offer a three-step process for program evaluation, as a collaborative activity in the framework of the cyclical program evaluation at the University through which our analyst supports your academic unit in:

  • Collecting multiple stakeholders’ views about the program through a SWOT (strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats) analysis.
  • Setting out new program expectations aligned with stakeholder’s demand through revised program-level learning outcomes (PLO’s).
  • Analysing how the whole set of learning activities are aligned with the revised program learning outcomes.

Throughout this process, our analyst will work in close collaboration with the designated lead person/committee for this activity at your academic unit.

Three-step process: SWOT analysis, revision of program learning outcomes, curriculum analysis
Three-step process figure

1. SWOT Analysis (SWOT: Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats)

Objective: collect reliable data about the program as seen by stakeholders.

2. Revision of Program Learning Outcomes (PLO’s)

Objective: ensure alignment of PLO’s with stakeholders’ expectations.

To know more about Program Learning Outcomes

Series of video modules: "How to develop effective Program Learning Outcomes" (close captions in English)

3. Curriculum analysis

Objective: evaluate the alignment of instructional elements in the curriculum with the revised PLO’s.

Timeline

As these three steps are iterative, it is recommended to allocate a minimum of three to four months of active work for this activity. While it’s hard to predict exactly how much time is needed, expect to spend two to three hours per week (excluding time for respondents to complete the questionnaire). Our curriculum and learning outcomes analyst will guide and support you during this process.