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Using Self-Assessments to Detect Workshop Success

Do They Work?

University of Saskatchewan, marcel.deon{at}usask.ca

Leslie Sadownik

University of British Columbia

Alexandra Harrison

Calgary Health Region

Jill Nation

University of Calgary

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.

Key Words: aggregated self-assessments • workshop evaluation • skill assessment

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