Training Evaluation: Perspectives and Evidence from Canada.

Blanchard, P. Nick; Thacker, James W.; Way, Sean A.

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ERIC Number: EJ617434

Record Type: Journal

Publication Date: 2000

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Training Evaluation: Perspectives and Evidence from Canada.

Blanchard, P. Nick; Thacker, James W.; Way, Sean A.

International Journal of Training and Development, v4 n4 p295-304 Dec 2000

Methods suggested by research for evaluating training were compared to survey responses from 202 Canadian organizations regarding actual evaluation practices. Most organizations appeared to evaluate at only one or two of Kirkpatrick's four levels. However, this may be appropriate in light of program objectives, type of organization, and purposes for the evaluation. (SK)

Descriptors: Evaluation Methods, Foreign Countries, Program Evaluation, Trainers, Training

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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Identifiers - Location: Canada

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