Evaluation Methods
IOH Toolkit
Chapter 8. Cooperative Education
Evaluation Methods
To evaluate your Co-op program, gather data from multiple sources including:
- Student reflections
- Assessments
- Employer assessments of student performance
- Other data from the Co-op employer site
This information will help you:
- Evaluate student performance
- Evaluate site performance
- Justify your program
- Make improvements where appropriate
In the following table you’ll find several evaluation methods listed along with their purposes. Links to sample forms and questionnaires are also provided.
Each of these evaluation tools can be adapted for your needs and used as a stand-alone assessment or as a pre- or post-assessment tool.
| Evaluation Method | Purpose |
|---|---|
| TeamSTEPPS® Teamwork Attitudes Questionnaire (T-TAQ) | To measure participants’ attitudes toward various components of teamwork, as related to patient care and safety. |
| Student Oral Health Survey | To measure participants’ oral health knowledge, skills, and attitudes. |
| Reflection Paper Template | To encourage participants to reflect on their experience working within a patient-centered medical home and collaborating with other health care providers. |
| Employer Site Data | Data collection points may include the number of:
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First Published: 11/2015
Last updated: 05/2016