2.2 Focus Group Protocol – After the training (Post-training survey 2014) The original protocol was provided to Provincial Trainers following information session / focus group training with the PALJP-TP Monitoring & Evaluation Team. The protocol includes suggested outline of the focus group discussion, how to conduct the focus group and Tok Pisin translation under each English questions. Butcher papers were prepared in advance with the following questions. Participants were provided with sticky labels numbered 1, 2 and 3 (or colour coded labels) and after reading one question at a time participants were invited to stick the numbered label corresponding to how they feel, their views or response to the question. Responses: 1- Totally agree (Yes) 2- Neutral (Maybe) 3- Disagree (No) The training was relevant to my work as a Village Court Official. The teaching method was easy to understand. The teaching method helped me to learn a lot. Day 1 (role of VCOs, hearing claims and procedures) was useful. Day 2 (processes & procedures of courts, penalties and court orders) was useful. Day 3 (appeals, joint sittings, inspections and communication skills) was useful. Day 4 (ethics, joint sittings, inspections and communication skills) was useful. Day 5 (Moot Court) was useful. I understand my role as a Village Court Official. I understand the role of the District and Provincial administrations of the Village Court. I understand the role of the Village Court Secretariat. I understand the Village Courts Act. I know the rules of the Village Court. I understand the correct process in hearing a complaint. I understand the correct process of settlement order. I understand the importance of keeping records and using the required forms. I send reports to the Village Court Secretariat and/or District. I serve the community in my role as a Village Court Official. I act honestly as a Village Court Official. I respect all those I dealt with. I use negotiation skills and conflict resolution skills. I have good communication skills. Participants were invited to express their views on the following questions, while Trainers write the answers on butcher papers. How will the training help you? What do you plan to do after the training? What type of support you will need so you can use the skills and knowledge that you learn from this training? General comments about the training
2.2 Focus Group Protocol – After the training (Post-training survey 2014) The original protocol was provided to Provincial Trainers following information session / focus group training with the PALJP-TP Monitoring & Evaluation Team. The protocol includes suggested outline of the focus group discussion, how to conduct the focus group and Tok Pisin translation under each English questions. Butcher papers were prepared in advance with the following questions. Participants were provided with sticky labels numbered 1, 2 and 3 (or colour coded labels) and after reading one question at a time participants were invited to stick the numbered label corresponding to how they feel, their views or response to the question. Responses: 1- Totally agree (Yes) 2- Neutral (Maybe) 3- Disagree (No) The training was relevant to my work as a Village Court Official. The teaching method was easy to understand. The teaching method helped me to learn a lot. Day 1 (role of VCOs, hearing claims and procedures) was useful. Day 2 (processes & procedures of courts, penalties and court orders) was useful. Day 3 (appeals, joint sittings, inspections and communication skills) was useful. Day 4 (ethics, joint sittings, inspections and communication skills) was useful. Day 5 (Moot Court) was useful. I understand my role as a Village Court Official. I understand the role of the District and Provincial administrations of the Village Court. I understand the role of the Village Court Secretariat. I understand the Village Courts Act. I know the rules of the Village Court. I understand the correct process in hearing a complaint. I understand the correct process of settlement order. I understand the importance of keeping records and using the required forms. I send reports to the Village Court Secretariat and/or District. I serve the community in my role as a Village Court Official. I act honestly as a Village Court Official. I respect all those I dealt with. I use negotiation skills and conflict resolution skills. I have good communication skills. Participants were invited to express their views on the following questions, while Trainers write the answers on butcher papers. How will the training help you? What do you plan to do after the training? What type of support you will need so you can use the skills and knowledge that you learn from this training? General comments about the training
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