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The Hamilton SPE Evaluation Tool (HSET): is it any good?
T S O'Connor1, M Healey-Ogden, E Meakes
1Hamilton Health Sciences Corporation, Box 2000, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada L8N 3Z5.
Journal of Pastoral Care
|April 17, 2001
Summary
The Hamilton Supervised Pastoral Evaluation Tool (HSET) is a self-report assessing student learning in supervised pastoral education (SPE) across six key areas. Statistical analysis of 101 students supports its utility.
Area of Science:
- Pastoral Care and Counseling
- Educational Assessment
- Theological Education
Background:
- Supervised Pastoral Education (SPE) requires effective evaluation methods.
- Existing tools may not comprehensively assess student growth.
- The need for a reliable self-report instrument in SPE is evident.
Purpose of the Study:
- To introduce and evaluate the Hamilton Supervised Pastoral Evaluation Tool (HSET).
- To assess student learning across six defined domains within SPE.
- To provide a validated instrument for SPE program assessment.
Main Methods:
- Development of the Hamilton Supervised Pastoral Evaluation Tool (HSET) as a self-report measure.
- Statistical analysis of data from 101 students across 18 SPE units within seven regional units.
- Methodological, investigator, and data triangulation using qualitative study and CAPPE accreditation review.
Main Results:
- The HSET assesses student learning in supervisory relationship, personal growth, professional growth, theological reflection, learning context, and overall growth.
- Statistical review indicates the tool's application across multiple SPE units.
- Triangulation methods provide a robust validation of the HSET's findings.
Conclusions:
- The HSET is a viable self-report tool for evaluating student learning in SPE.
- The study identifies strengths and weaknesses of the HSET.
- Recommendations are provided for the future application and refinement of the HSET.