Evaluation of Information Technologies and Software Course Curriculum in the Context of CIPP Model

Abstract

Öz The main purpose of this study is to evaluate the Information Technologies and Software curriculum using the Context-Input-Process-Product (CIPP) model introduced by Stufflebeam in line with the teachers' opinions. In this study, it was aimed to conduct a program evaluation study based on the CIPP model using an interview method from qualitative research methods. The study group of the research consists of 25 Information Technology Teachers working in Ağrı, Aksaray, Eskişehir, İstanbul, Manisa, Şanlıurfa and Şırnak province determined by using maximum diversity sampling, one of the purposeful sampling methods. Qualitive data were collected using a study a structured interview form based on the CIPP model developed by Stufflebeam. Descriptive analysis method was used in qualitive data analysis. According to the results of the study, while the teaching principal methods in the curriculum were found to be successful in measurement and evaluation, it was observed that they could not be put into practice due to deficiencies such as inadequate Computer infrastructure and hardware.