THE NEXUS OF EVALUATION AND PROJECT MANAGEMENT IN PRIMARY EDUCATION: A CONTEXTUAL STUDY OF PROGRAM EFFECTIVENESS AT SD NEGERI 10 TUALANG, RIAU

Abstrak

This study investigates the interrelation and application of Program Evaluation principles and Project Management (PM) methodologies in enhancing the effectiveness and efficiency of educational programs implemented at SD Negeri 10 Tualang, Siak Regency, Riau Province. The research focuses on a specific program (e.g., a Literacy Enhancement Program or a School Infrastructure Project) within the school, analyzing its execution against the five process groups of PM (Initiating, Planning, Executing, Monitoring & Controlling, and Closing). Concurrently, the program's outcomes are rigorously evaluated using a recognized evaluation model, such as the CIPP Model (Context, Input, Process, Product). The study employs a mixed-methods approach to collect qualitative data (interviews with the principal and teachers) and quantitative data (pre-post program scores, resource utilization metrics). Findings reveal that while operational execution (Executing) is generally effective, significant weaknesses exist in the Planning and Monitoring & Controlling phases of PM, directly impacting the integrity of the Context and Process evaluation components of the CIPP model. This study contributes to the literature by demonstrating how integrating systematic PM practices can substantially improve the rigor and utility of educational program evaluations in decentralized primary school settings.