Implementation quality of the Tier 1 Program of the Project P.A.T.H.S. in Hong Kong: findings from the extension phase
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Daniel T.L. Shek
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Ting Ting Liu
Abstract
To evaluate the implementation quality of the Tier 1 Program of the Project P.A.T.H.S. (Secondary 1 to Secondary 3), a study based on classroom observations of 597 units in 207 schools was conducted under the Co-Walker Scheme. Results demonstrated that the implementation quality of the program was high in general, with a mean program adherence of 80.8%. The 13 aspects of program delivery under observation were significantly intercorrelated. Multiple regression analyses indicated that: (i) overall implementation quality was significantly predicted by classroom control, interactive delivery method, use of positive and supportive feedback, opportunity for reflection, degree of achievement of the objectives, time management, and lesson preparation; (ii) success of implementation was significantly predicted by student participation and involvement, opportunity for reflection, degree of achievement of the objectives, and time management.
The preparation of this paper and the Project P.A.T.H.S. were financially supported by The Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust.
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Artikel in diesem Heft
- Masthead
- Masthead
- Editorial
- Promotion of the holistic development of high school and university students in Hong Kong
- Reviews
- Confucian virtues and Chinese adolescent development: a conceptual review
- Developmental issues of university students in Hong Kong
- Development of a credit-bearing service leadership subject for university students in Hong Kong
- Original articles
- Factors influencing the quality of implementation of a positive youth development program in Hong Kong
- Impact of staff commitment and morale on the implementation of the project P.A.T.H.S. in Hong Kong
- Service-learning from the views of university teachers: a qualitative study based on focus groups
- Developmental outcomes of economically disadvantaged adolescents in Hong Kong: a replication
- Evaluation of the project P.A.T.H.S. (extension phase) based on the perspective of the program participants
- Evaluation of project P.A.T.H.S. by the program implementers: findings based on the extension phase
- Helping adolescents with greater psychosocial needs: the extension phase of the project P.A.T.H.S. in Hong Kong
- Transforming potential program implementers in professional development: the project P.A.T.H.S. in Hong Kong
- Development of an e-learning package on Service-Learning for university teachers: experience from Hong Kong
- Perception of collaborative learning in associate degree students in Hong Kong
- Implementation of the extension phase of the project P.A.T.H.S. in Hong Kong: observations based on the Co-Walker Scheme
- Implementation quality of the Tier 1 Program of the Project P.A.T.H.S. in Hong Kong: findings from the extension phase
