Abstract
An accepted gold standard for measuring change in participant behavior is third-party observation. This method is highly resource intensive, and many small-scale evaluations may not be in a position to use this approach. This study was designed to assess the validity and reliably of aggregated group self-assessments as one way to measure workshop effectiveness. In this study, participants completed a pre-, post-, and retrospective self-assessment on their perceived skill level in delivering feedback. Trained raters scored recorded role-play episodes. A statistically and practically significant difference in feedback skills was detected in both the self-assessments and observer ratings. The instruments used to assess participants' feedback skills had acceptable reliability. Those charged with workshop evaluation should have some confidence that aggregated self-assessments can be used to help determine workshop effectiveness.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 92-98 |
Number of pages | 7 |
Journal | American Journal of Evaluation |
Volume | 29 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Mar 2008 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Aggregated self-assessments
- Skill assessment
- Workshop evaluation
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Business and International Management
- Social Psychology
- Health(social science)
- Education
- Sociology and Political Science
- Strategy and Management