For the evaluation to be carried out effectively, the following criteria may be taken into consideration:
Objectives defined clearly: For accurate evaluation the objectives need to be clearly defined, which helps in determining, the extent to which the programme is accomplishing its aims. Objectives need to be broken down into more simple, specific and clearly defined ones.
Valid instruments of measurement: The devices or instruments which are used for measuring the extent, to which the programme objectives have been achieved, must be authentic and valid. The devices and instruments used must be correct and capable of measuring, what it is to measure.
Objectivity: The evaluation conducted must be free from bias, personal prejudice and purely individual judgment. It should also be based on scientific facts and be accurate. For this purpose, external agencies which are not involved in the programme in any way are appointed to evaluate the programme, because of their objectivity.
Reliability: The evaluation method used should be reliable, which means that there needs to be more usage of scientific methods in evaluation. This is important in the context that different experts who are using the same techniques and having equal competence, will reach at the same results.
Evidence of Change: The evaluation performed should reveal any change that indicates the accomplishments or non-achievements of the programme. At the end of the programme evaluation should make evident any kind of change that has occurred.
Practicability: The evaluation conducted needs to have a practical approach. This criterion refers to the resources available for evaluation and what can be done within the limitation of these resources.
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