Research Article

Evaluation of the Effectiveness of a Positive Youth Development Program for Secondary Students in Macau

Table 3

Findings from the subjective outcome evaluation ( 𝑛 = 2 5 7 ).

Your views towards the course(s)Percentage of responses (%)
123A456B

1The objectives of the curriculum are very clear.0.46.513.820.731.039.17.377.4
2The design of the curriculum is very good.1.96.115.323.437.933.04.275.1
3The activities were carefully planned.1.56.917.626.133.733.35.072.0
4The classroom atmosphere was very pleasant.4.26.114.925.334.128.010.372.4
5There was much peer interaction amongst the students.3.87.711.923.428.731.013.072.8
6I participated actively during lessons (including discussions, sharing, games, etc.).1.96.111.919.938.728.011.177.8
7I was encouraged to do my best.3.88.015.327.237.227.65.470.1
8The learning experience I encountered enhanced my interest towards the lessons.3.46.515.725.736.029.56.572.0
9Overall speaking, I have very positive evaluation of the program.3.810.014.228.041.423.04.669.0
10On the whole, I like this curriculum very much.7.76.516.130.330.728.08.467.0

Your views towards the instructor(s)
1The instructor(s) had a good mastery of the curriculum.0.84.613.018.427.639.513.080.1
2The instructor(s) was well prepared for the lessons.0.83.411.115.329.536.417.283.1
3The instructor(s)’ teaching skills were good.1.95.011.918.828.739.511.579.7
4The instructor(s) showed good professional attitudes.1.92.78.813.431.036.417.284.7
5The instructor(s) was very involved.0.83.411.515.726.437.918.082.4
6The instructor(s) encouraged students to participate in the activities.0.43.18.011.529.935.221.586.6
7The instructor(s) cared for the students.0.03.810.013.825.337.222.284.7
8The instructor(s) was ready to offer help to students when needed.0.43.87.311.527.239.519.285.8
9The instructor(s) had much interaction with the students.1.15.711.518.426.135.618.480.1
10Overall speaking, I have very positive evaluation of the instructors.1.95.77.715.326.835.620.783.1

Remarks: 1 = strongly disagree, 2 = disagree, 3 = slightly disagree, 4 = slightly agree, 5 = agree, 6 = strongly agree.
A = sum of the disagree responses (1 + 2 + 3), B = sum of the agree responses (4 + 5 + 6).