Acronyms

BTDC

Bench Training and Development Committee

CIPD

Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development

JC

Justices' Clerk

JSB

Judicial Studies Board

MATC

Magistrates' Area Training Committee

M&E

Monitoring & Evaluation

MNTI

Magistrates National Training Initiative

SAQ

Self-assessment question

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Glossary of Terms

Action Plan

A series of steps agreed upon to carry out a given task

Analysis Framework

A structured way of breaking down information

Evaluation

A device for measuring the quality, content and delivery of training

Evaluation Strategy

The format, methods and timescale decided on to assess the impact of the training

Graphical Method

Any form of visual presentation which helps present a picture of the information obtained e.g. bar chart, scattergram etc.

Impact

The change that happens as a result of training/learning

Minority Information

Facts gathered during the evaluation process which, while important are not key to measuring the effectiveness of the training

Objectives

The goal of the training. An objective is a measurable statement of what the learner should be able to do at the end of the training or learning (this is distinct from 'outcome' or 'impact' of the training)

Outcome

The result of the training or the conclusion from evaluation; focus groups etc.

Qualitative Data

Collected information which relates to participants thoughts, feelings and attitudes towards training

Quantitative Data

The collected facts and figures recorded which measure the quality, content and delivery of training

Rated Scale

A scale of responses used in questionnaires for example, a scale of 4 responses ranging from totally satisfied to totally dissatisfied

Risk-based approach/Risk Assessment/Pragmatic Approach

The process of determining the cost verses benefits of evaluating training

Validation

Validating any aspect of the training, including the venue and the immediate reaction to training

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