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                                           SUPERVISORY SKILLS (ANLTC 84)

                                                                          

                                                       National Library of Ireland

 

                                                                6 March 2003         

Evaluation summary:  13 people attended the course of whom 11 returned evaluation forms.  The general response was positive.

 

Section A: General design                                                     SA       AG       DG       SD                       

The course content was well thought out and organised                  4       6         

I was provided with a clear outline of the aims of the course        5          5          1

The types of sessions (lectures, practicals etc.) were suitable       5          5                     

 

Section B: Subject material covered                                      SA       AG       DG       SD                       

I was able to grasp the content of the course                               7            4

The subject matter was treated in appropriate depth                     7           4

I will be able to use what I have learnt in my job                         7            4

 

Section C: Presentation                                                         SA       AG       DG       SD                       

The presenter appeared to understand the subject well                 11         0

The material was presented clearly and audibly                           9          2

The pace of the presenter was appropriate                                    9        2

The material was presented in an interesting way                                     8         3

                                                                                   

SA       AG       DG       SD

The presenter was responsive to participants’ questions               10           1

The handout materials are a useful resource                                9            2

           

Section D: Practical sessions                                                 SA       AG       DG       SD                       

The practical sessions were well organised and presented            8          2          1

I have increased my knowledge of the subject through the           5          6

practical sessions

The equipment for these sessions was adequate                          4          7

It was easy to ask for help and clarification                                 7          4


Section E: Organisation and venue                                        SA       AG       DG       SD
                       

Overall, the course was well organised                                       8          3

Advance information received about the course was adequate     5          5          1

The room was comfortable                                                        6          4                      1         

The catering was good                                                               7          4

The accommodation was good   n/a                                           


Section F: Open questions

Which part of the course did you find most useful?

Participation in small group discussions’

Handouts – focus on leadership styles’

‘All’

‘Practical sessions’ x 4

‘Setting objectives and communicating with staff’

Which part of the course did you find least useful?

‘Last exercise – problem solving

‘Small group dilemma discussions’

‘Role playing’

 

Were there parts of the course which could have been omitted?     

‘Last exercise’

 

What other elements would you have liked included?

Perhaps more indepth case study’

‘Some practical examples in librarianship’

‘More open floor discussion’

‘It was thorough enough’

‘How to deal with people who say no to job delegation’

‘I would have like to have more discussions on practical issues’

 

Have you any other suggestions for improvements in the course?

‘Room used was not convenient’

‘Morning session only ie 9am-1pm, then lunch to chat, no afternoon session

‘Maybe slightly longer, more time given to certain areas’.

 

Any suggestions for future courses?

‘Info skills coaching’

‘Stress management’  x 3

 

Any other comments?

‘I enjoyed it overall, very useful, presenter very professional.