• In the context of instructional design and curriculum monitoring, Process Evaluation is used to determine how well a program or lesson is actually being delivered.
Focus on Action: It looks at the "how" rather than just the "what." It examines whether the teaching strategies, materials, and activities are being used as intended.
Quality of Implementation: It identifies barriers to learning in real-time. For example, if a teacher planned a group discussion but the students didn't participate, process evaluation would analyze why the implementation failed.
Continuous Improvement: It occurs while the program is in progress, allowing for adjustments to be made to improve the quality of the instruction before it ends.