Process evaluation of the project P.A.T.H.S. (secondary 2 program): findings based on the co-walker scheme

Area of Science:

• Educational Psychology
• Curriculum Development
• Program Evaluation

Background:

• The P.A.T.H.S. Project's Tier 1 Program (Secondary 2 Curriculum) aimed to enhance student well-being and development.
• Process evaluation is crucial for understanding the fidelity and effectiveness of educational interventions.

Purpose of the Study:

• To evaluate the implementation quality of the Tier 1 Program (Secondary 2 Curriculum) within the P.A.T.H.S. Project.
• To identify key factors influencing program adherence, implementation quality, and overall success.

Main Methods:

• Process evaluation conducted via classroom observations by co-walkers.
• Data collected from 195 units across 131 schools.
• Analysis focused on program adherence, implementation factors, and success predictors.

Main Results:

• Overall program adherence was high, averaging 84.55%.
• Key factors predicting implementation quality included student engagement, motivation strategies, reflection opportunities, time management, and preparation.
• Program success was linked to student involvement, classroom management, interactive delivery, motivation strategies, reflection, and lesson preparation.

Conclusions:

• The Tier 1 Program of the P.A.T.H.S. Project demonstrates high adherence and positive implementation factors.
• Student engagement, effective teaching strategies, and thorough preparation are critical for successful program delivery and objective achievement.