A Study on Baking Curriculum Effectiveness for Junior Colleges in Taiwan Icee 2002 Conference

1 Wen-Kuei Hsieh, De Lin Institute of Technology, Department of Finance, Phone: 886-2-2273-4435, [email protected] 2 Shang-Ming Liu, De Lin Institute of Technology, Department of Finance, Phone: 886-2-2273-4436, [email protected] Abstract  The purpose of this study was to investigate the banking technology curriculum effectiveness at the junior colleges in Taiwan by using the CIPP evaluation model. The study concerned that areas of the curriculum, curriculum materials, individualized instruction, support services, teaching effectiveness, student achievement, and job performance. A descriptive survey method was used with questionnaires for data collection from faculty, students, graduates, and employers. The CIPP (Context, Input, Process, and Product) evaluation model allows the investigator to look at the existing program and discover the gap between what is desired (intent) and what is actually achieved (outcome). By comparing intention and outcome, perceived unmet needs of the participants can be identified. Equipped with significant data, decision-makers may then render judgment as to satisfaction with the status quo or the necessity for program change. Conclusions were drawn in context, input, process, and product of the CIPP model. In sum, the curriculum of the two-year banking technology programs of junior colleges in Taiwan has served adequately preparing a work force to enter businesses.