Evaluation of Post Graduate Diploma in Education Program in The University of Port Harcourt Using the CIPP Evaluation Model

Abstract

The study evaluated the Post Diploma Program in Education a venerable linchpin of teacher training. Seven research questions and one hypothesis were formulated to guide the study. The research was an evaluation research and the CIPP Evaluation model was employed for the study. The population of the study was all 165 lectures in the Faculty of Education and 629 PGDE students from 2014/2015 session to 2020 session. A sample of 20 lectures and 100 PGDE students making a total of 120 (51 male and 61 female) were drawn using stratified random sampling technique based on gender. An instrument package titled Post Graduate Diploma in Education Program Evaluation Questionnaire Package (PGDEPEQP) was used to obtain data. This instrument package was divided into two parts A with part A containing demographic information and part B containing 7 sections. Face and content validity was ensured and the reliability index of the 7 sections of the instrument was estimated using Cronbach alpha to obtain coefficient values of .97, .64, .81, .84, 96, .95, .97, 88. Data collected were analyzed using descriptive statistics of number count, mean, standard deviation and percentage in answering the research question. Also, the inferential statistics of One-way Analysis of variance (ANOVA) was employed in testing the null hypothesis. On analysis, the result revealed that the number of lecturers available is fairly adequate for teaching Post Graduate diploma program in Education, the lecturers teaching in the program are all senior lectures with 10years and above teaching experience and that both male and female are studying for the award of a diploma in PGDE. Analyzed result also revealed that all areas of the content of the program were taught by the lecturers, PGDE students which were over 90 percent have acquired the relevant methods and techniques in methods of research in the field of education and are Well Acquainted with procedures and methods of research in the field of Education. Result also revealed a significant difference exists between the groups based on their levels of acquaintance with these procedures and methods of research in the field of Education. Based on the finding’s it was recommended amongst others that the institute should continue to focus on providing students with strong methodological training, as this is essential for effective teaching. Suggestion for further studies were also made