Promoting Responsible Pesticide Use

Evaluation Report

 

Number of Respondents 2
How did you most commonly access this course ? Company (office) LAN = 1
Home (dialup) = 1
Hours you required per week to complete all lessons range = 6- 7(min-max)

average = 6.5

Minimum time per week participants should expect to spend on this course range = 5- 9(min-max)

average = 7

   
Course Content - Quality and Usefulness
 

The most vital information required in order to make improvements in this course include your assessments of the Quality of the content of the various lessons as well as the Usefulness of the information they contain.  Quality is judged based primarily on the accuracy and completeness of the information.  Usefulness is judged based on the relevance and importance of the information to you in your work. 

   
 

Quality

  

Usefulness
 Lessons
 		  
Module 1. Background Concepts   2         2    

What is a pesticide

 1 1       1 1    

Health risks

 1 1       1 1    

Evironmental risks

 1 1       1 1    

FAO code of conduct

 1 1       1 1    
                   
Module 2. A Basic Approach to Responsible Use of Pesticides   1 1       1 1  

Apply IPM as the first choice

  1 1       1 1  

Read, understand and obey the pesticide label

   2         2    

Only use pesticide for which the proper PPE is available and use the properly

   1 1       1 1  

Handle, mix and apply according to the label instructions

   2         2    

Know poisoning symptoms and first aid procedures

   2         2    

Observe recommended withholding periods to ensure that the harvested crops meet MRL

  1 1       1 1  

Follow recommendations when transporting, storing, disposing of pesticides and cleaning up pesticides spills

   2         2    
                   
Module 3. Promoting Responsible Use Among Farming Communities   2         2    

Designing change programs

   2         2    
   

Are there any additional topics you feel we should add to this course?

  • none

  • none

Any specific comments or recommendations on how to improve Module 1?

  • no comment for it is enough

Any specific comments or recommendations on how to improve Module 2?

  • Add a questionnaire in the end of the each chapter of the course for 'Test your Knowledge'

  • nothing

Any specific comments or recommendations on how to improve Module 3?.

  • None

  • Nothing
   

Interactions - Quality and Usefulness

 

We firmly believe that it is through interactions that real learning takes place.  This course uses a number of mechanisms to encourage interactions.  Interactions between participants and the content, interactions among participants and interactions between the facilitators and the participants.  We are, therefore very interested in hearing your assessments of both the quality and usefulness of the various forms of interaction. 

   
 

Quality

  

Usefulness

Interaction Mechanism

 

  
Discussion boards 1   1     1 1    
Group discussion board 1     1   1 1    
Group email 1 1       1 1    
Send email function   1 1       2    
Exercises   2         2    
Project   2         2    
   

Facilitators

 

We believe that the key to success of any educational activity is the skill and commitment of the facilitators.  Your assessment of their qualities can provide valuable feedback on how to do the job better.  Below we have listed several important factors that define a good and effective facilitator. 

   
 

 Qualities
 
Knowledge of subject area 2      
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively 1 1    
Uses personal and professional examples to stimulate discussion 1 1    
Interacts on a regular, timely basis 1 1    
Skill in keeping the class motivated 1 1    
Works with lurkers   2    
Responds to student questions in a timely and consistent manner 1 1    
Monitors student learning groups and encourages collaboration 2      
Overall rating of the facilitators 1 1    
         
   
Additional comments regarding the course facilitators.
  • Always share your knowledge to others and keep up the good work.
  • Nothing
   
Course Functionality
   
 

 

Features
 
Ease of use for submitting assignments   1 1  
Ease of use for posting messages to discussion boards 1   1  
Ease of use for sending emails 1   1  
Ease of navigation   2    
Ability to facilitate group work   2    
Appearance (user interface)   1    
Compatibility with your computer and networking setup   2    
Reliability (i.e. bug free)   2    
         
   

General

In addition to content and facilitation there are several other factors that contribute to the overall quality of an online course.  Below we have listed some of the most important. 

   
 

 

Additional factors
 
Course structure   2    
Ease of access under your circumstances 1   1  
Duration of the course   1 1  
Time required to complete all exercises   2    
Difficulty of exercises   2    
Reading level of lessons   2    
Amount of fun     1 1
Overall rating of the course   2    
         
   
Do you feel that there is a need and/or demand for training on Promoting Responsible Pesticide Use among your colleagues? YES = 2     NO = 0
Do you think online learning is an appropriate way to provide this training for your colleagues? YES = 2     NO = 0
Would you be interested in participating in another online APRTC course? YES = 2     NO = 0
Do you think US$225 is a reasonable amount to charge for this course? YES = 2     NO = 0
 
What do you like best in this course?
  • Lessons from module 1
  • a lot of web site links provided comprehensive reference information

What do you like least in this course?

  • Last part of module 2
  • nothing

Please give us any specific comments or recommendations on how this course could be improved?

  • Additional instruction for the lessons and provide the most useful reading materials don't give more readings that will cause delay for the submission of the assignment.
  • none