Conference evaluation by participants

Evaluation questionnaires distributed at the end of the event were completed by 88 conference participants. The overall evaluation of the event proved very positive.

• 93% respondents stated that the conference exceeded or met their expectations.
• 95% of them confirmed that the conference has contributed to the development of their professional competence.
• 91% indicated that the conference has motivated them to become more active in networking with the professional community.
• 83% agreed that the conference encouraged them to play a more influential role in reform processes in their professional environment.
• Almost 90% committed themselves to promote quality aspects of language education that were highlighted during the conference in their daily work.
• Commenting on the conference agenda 89.50% of respondents stated that the event provided a good balance between policy and practice.
• 88.5% considered that the plenary presentation provided interesting input and 97.5% felt that the presentations during the parallel sessions stimulated reflection and discussion.
• Several respondents indicated their regret that they could not visit more parallel project sessions but over 84% were happy with the organisation of these.
• An overwhelming majority of respondents were pleased with the organisation of the event with the evaluation of the pre-event administrative information from the ECML secretariat and the service provided by ECML staff topping the ranking (100% approval).
• 97% found the event facilities good and 91% appreciated accommodation and travel arrangements. Individuals commented that it was highly appreciated to meet colleagues from other countries and exchange ideas.
• Several respondents praised the friendly and warm atmosphere of the conference and the accompanying social events.
• Some highlighted the fact that still more emphasis could be put on the implementation in ECML member countries and invested in practical technical aid for teachers.
• 20% of the participants wanted to present an account of the ECML activities and publications in their work environment in the following 6 months after the conference, others intended to give presentations at conferences or publish an article or website information on the event.

For more details see the updated conference file at: http://conference.ecml.at