Extending Practices...Building Networks An Institute on Research in Practice in Adult Literacy – June 17-21, 2003
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Evaluations

Individual Evaluations

As we gathered at the final plenary, we took a few moments to fill out two evaluations: how the Institute had affected us, and an assessment of the Institute as a whole.

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Personal Impact Evaluations

For the personal evaluation, we reflected on the Institute's impact on our

HEAD What new knowledge did you gain?
HANDS What new skills did you gain? 
HEART What new feelings or understandings will you leave with? 
FEET What action will you take? 

Many people felt they had learned to view and carry out research in a different way. This made people feel encouraged to use their new skills and clear about what action to take. Many were effusive and felt they'd learned and experienced so much they couldn't possibly list it all in the evaluation. A number of participants felt energized and opened up by the creative aspect of research. They were stimulated to want to know more, do more, and keep the connections alive. Below is an overview of the responses.