Introduction
There are a number of ways in which education and training can be delivered, in different formats to meet the needs of NHS staff, including nurses. The following questions are intended to record your preferences for methods of training and also to give us some information on your preferred style of learning.
The information that you provide here will remain completely confidential and anonymous.
Most important type of learning
Which type of learning is most important to you? Please rank the following according to preference (1 – most favoured; 2 - next favoured, etc.)
Which method of training do you prefer to acquire new knowledge? Please rank the following according to preference (1 – most favoured; 2- next favoured, etc.)
Teaching seminars (1–2 hours) Short courses (1–2 days)
Single module course (3 months)
Preferred method of training delivery for information updates
Which method of training do you prefer for information updates to your practice? Please rank the following according to preference (1 – most favoured; 2- next favoured, etc.)
Teaching seminars (1–2 hours) Short courses (1–2 days)
Practical teaching sessions (1–2 hours)
Preferred method of training delivery to learn therapeutic skills
Which method of training do you prefer to learn new therapeutic skills? Please rank the following according to preference (1 – most favoured; 2- next favoured, etc.)
Practical teaching sessions following demonstration (1–2 hours) Short courses (1–2 days)
Single module course (3 months)
How important is it to gain a recognised qualification and/or accreditation for any training that you undertake?
Circle one of the following: Very important
Quite important Makes no difference Not at all important
What is your preferred type of qualification and/or accreditation for any training that you undertake?
Circle one of the following: No preference
Please rank the following according to preference (1 – most important; 2- next most important, etc.)
To improve my practice
To give greater confidence in my practice For personal development
To develop a career pathway
To get promoted and gain a salary increase Other
Training activities
When you attend a training event which of the following training activities do you prefer? Please rank the following according to preference (1 – most favoured; 2- next favoured, etc.) Brainstorming: (quickly generating ideas individually or in a group)
Small group work (in-depth discussion on particular topics in groups of 3-6)
Buzz groups (2-3 minutes in groups of 3 to generate as many ideas as possible on a particular topic)
Case studies (interpretation and analyses of real or fictional cases)
Role play (taking a particular perspective and acting it out, to explore an issue from that point of view)
Resource persons (invited external speakers to give presentation)
In house persons (inviting person from own organisation to give presentation)
Participatory media (using different forms of media –photography, video, collage as alternative ways to explore, present and reflect on issues)
Preparing a presentation (participants work on a topic for part of the day and present to the whole group at the end of the day)
Using internet resources (researching a topic in your own time)
Using CD ROMS or interactive website (working through a series of questions and answers on a computer based programme)
Problem solving (being given some information about particular cases and being asked to provide a correct solution)
Textbooks Worksheets
Demographic information
The information that you provide here will remain completely confidential and anonymous. It will give us an overall demographic profile of participants in this project.
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Have you had any specific training (post registration) about Adult Support and Protection?
P O S T - R E G I S T R A T I O N E D U C A T I O N
Title/type of training
Date of training (which year) Duration of course
Less than 1 day
1 day
1-5 days
More than 5 days Learning Styles
This is a series of questions about your preferred learning style. The information that you provide here will remain completely confidential and anonymous. It will give us an overall profile of preferred learning styles for the participants in this project.
Instructions
Read each statement carefully. Answer honestly as possible. There are no correct or incorrect answers here. It is best if you do not think about each question too long.
SECTION 1 (Doing & Watching)
Circle EITHER "Doing" OR "Watching" next to the statements below, depending on which you most closely agree with.
1. Doing - I often produce off-the-cuff ideas that at first might seem silly or half-baked. Watching - I am thorough and methodical.
2. Doing - I am normally the one who initiates conversations. Watching - I enjoy watching people.
4. Doing - I like to try new and different things without too much preparation. Watching - I investigate a new topic or process in depth before trying it.
5. Doing - I am happy to have a go at new things. Watching - I draw up lists of possible courses of actions when starting a new project.
6. Doing - I like to get involved and to participate. Watching - I like to read and observe.
7. Doing - I am loud and outgoing. Watching - I am quiet and somewhat shy.
8. Doing - I make quick and bold decisions. Watching - I make cautious and logical decisions.
9. Doing - I speak fast, while thinking. Watching - I speak slowly, after thinking.
SECTION 2 (Thinking & Feeling)
Circle EITHER "Thinking" OR "Feeling" next to the statements below, depending on which you most closely agree with.
1. Thinking - I ask probing questions when learning a new subject. Feeling - I am good at picking up hints and techniques from other people.
5. Thinking - I analyse reports to find the basic assumptions and inconsistencies. Feeling - I rely upon others to give me the basic gist of reports.
6. Thinking - I prefer working alone. Feeling - I enjoy working with others.
7. Thinking - Others would describe me as serious, reserved, and formal. Feeling - Others would describe me as verbal, expressive, and informal.
8. Thinking - I use facts to make decisions. Feeling - I use feelings to make decisions.
9. Thinking - I am difficult to get to know. Feeling - I am easy to get to know.
Thank you for taking the time to complete this questionnaire.