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Subjective outcome evaluation of the project P.A.T.H.S: descriptive profiles and correlates
1Department of Applied Social Sciences, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University.
Thescientificworldjournal
|February 16, 2010
Summary
Instructors in Hong Kong
Area of Science:
- Adolescent development
- Educational psychology
- Social program evaluation
Background:
- Project P.A.T.H.S. (Positive Adolescent Training through Holistic Social Programmes) is a program designed for adolescents.
- The Tier 1 Program focuses on the Secondary 2 curriculum in Hong Kong schools.
- Instructor feedback is crucial for program refinement and effectiveness assessment.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate instructor perceptions of the Tier 1 Program (Secondary 2 curriculum).
- To assess instructor views on their own performance within the program.
- To determine the perceived helpfulness of the program for adolescent participants.
Main Methods:
- A subjective outcome evaluation form was administered to 1,178 instructors.
- Data collected from 196 participating schools in Hong Kong.
- Analysis of instructor ratings regarding the program, instructors, and perceived effectiveness.
Main Results:
- High instructor satisfaction with the program (76.79-93.69%) and self-performance (83.20-98.60%).
- Most instructors found the program beneficial for participants (78.45-92.43%).
- Ratings were comparable to the Secondary 1 curriculum and showed significant correlations between program aspects.
Conclusions:
- The Tier 1 Program (Secondary 2) demonstrates high levels of instructor satisfaction and perceived effectiveness.
- Instructor feedback indicates the program is valuable for adolescent social development.
- Positive correlations reinforce the interconnectedness of program quality, instructor performance, and participant outcomes.
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