anltc
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
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?
‘Stress
management’ x 3
Any other
comments?
‘I enjoyed it overall, very useful, presenter very professional.