K2

Kirkpatrick Level 2

Kirkpatrick‘s Model is a four-level mechanism to measure the effectiveness of the training process. Level 2 of the model (called the training effects measurement) measures the growth in knowledge or skills resulting from the training. The measurement is usually carried out by comparing results from the pair of tests – one conducted just before the training, and the other soon after it.

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Worth to know

  • A classic example of using the Kirkpatrick model on the second level is using a so-called pre-test and post-test. It is usually the same test of knowledge realized at the beginning and at the end of an L&D process. The progress of every participant is analyzed.

  • One of the forms of Kirkpatrick’s method on the second level is a so-called control group. The results of the participants are compared to people who never participated in the process.

  • In digital products opinions on specific L&D content can be collected during the process instead of only at the end.

  • A sure way of learning the subjective opinion of an L&D processe’s participants, especially if it is realized in the e-learning form, can be an analysis of data concerning the realization of specific modules of the process, results achieved by the students or their dropout rate.

  • For a participant of an L&D process this method can be a motivator because through the specific information of what they’ve learned the effort they put into their own development is shown.

  • For an educator the second level of Kirkpatrick’s method can be a factor that reinforces the right way of realizing the L&D process, as well as indicating their engagement in working with the students.