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Inservice trainings for Shiraz University of Medical Sciences employees: effectiveness assessment by using the CIPP model
Introduction: Nowadays, the employees` inservice training has
become one of the core components in survival and success of
any organization. Unfortunately, despite the importance of
training evaluation, a small portion of resources are allocated to
this matter. Among many evaluation models, the CIPP model or
Context, Input, Process, Product model is a very useful approach
to educational evaluation. So far, the evaluation of the training
courses mostly provided information for learners but this
investigation aims at evaluating the effectiveness of the experts’
training programs and identifying its pros and cons based on the
4 stages of the CIPP model.
Method: In this descriptive analytical study, done in 2013,
250 employees of Shiraz University Medical Sciences (SUMS)
participated in inservice training courses were randomly
selected. The evaluated variables were designed using CIPP
model and a researcher-made questionnaire was used for data
collection; the questionnaire was validated using expert opinion
and its reliability was confirmed by Cronbach’s alpha (0.89).
Quantitative data were analyzed using SPSS 14 and statistical
tests was done as needed.
Results: In the context phase, the mean score was highest in
solving work problems (4.07±0.88) and lowest in focusing on
learners’ learning style training courses (2.68±0.91). There is
a statistically significant difference between the employees`
education level and the product phase evaluation (p<0.001).
The necessary effectiveness was not statistically significant in
context and input level (p>0.001), in contrast with the process
and product phase which showed a significant deference
(p<0.001).
Conclusion: Considering our results, although the inservice
trainings given to sums employees has been effective in many
ways, it has some weaknesses as well. Therefore improving these
weaknesses and reinforcing strong points within the identified
fields in this study should be taken into account by decision
makers and administrators