[psych-hr] Survey on distance learning

Dear members,

HREA is currently developing distance learning courses via the Internet.
In order to have a better understanding of the needs in the field we are
administering the survey below. We would very much appreciate it when you
take a few minutes to answer the questions below. You can simply hit the
"reply" button in your e-mail programme and respond; or fill out the
on-line form at <http://www.hrea.org/de-survey.html>.

Thank you in advance,

Frank Elbers
Information Officer, HREA

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SURVEY OF DISTANCE LEARNING INTEREST

Human Rights Education Associates (HREA), an international non-profit
organisation promoting education and training in the human rights field
(http://www.hrea.org), is initiating a number of distance learning courses
via e-mail/Internet. These short courses are intended for practicing
managers and specialists in the human rights/international
development/civil society fields. The courses currently envisioned would
cover organisational management issues and topics specific to human rights
and development.

The courses will take place through Internet correspondence, reading and
group assignments, and require approximately 60 hours over three months.
They will be lead by experienced specialists in the field. These
non-accredited courses will initially be offered free of charge.

HREA is interested to know about your potential interest in these distance
learning courses. Please take two minutes to complete the survey below.
Your answers do not commit you to enroll in these courses, but will help
us to estimate future demand. Thank you for your valuable time and input.
You can simply reply to this message. Or forward your response to
<felbers@hrea.org>. You can also fill out this questionnaire on-line at:
http://www.hrea.org/de-survey.html

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1. Do you think you would you be interested to participate in a distance
learning course? (Please put an X between the [ ] in front of your
prefered choice.) If not, please continue to Question 7.

[  ] yes
[  ] no

2. Please indicate which courses you would be interested in, or think
others would be interested in. Feel free to make suggestions for other
topics.

[  ] basics of training
[  ] programme development
[  ] new developments in human rights law
[  ] fundraising
[  ] human rights in post-war situations
[  ] mediation and conflict resolution
[  ] research and evaluation
[  ] human rights advocacy
[  ] personnel management
[  ] working with the media
[  ] other topic: _______________________
[  ] other topic: _______________________

3. Which language of instruction would you prefer?

[  ] English
[  ] Russian
[  ] French
[  ] Spanish
[  ] other: _______________

4. To cover the cost of tuition, and make the programme sustainable in the
long term, we anticipate eventually charging a tuition fee of
approximately $250 per course. Do you think this is:

[  ] too low
[  ] reasonable
[  ] too high
[  ] reasonable, but you would require tuition assistance

5. What kind of follow-up do you prefer once you have completed a course:

[  ] alumni network via a listserv/newsletter
[  ] participate in follow-up courses
[  ] accreditation of courses
[  ] a "support centre" or "help desk" to ask questions, feedback, etc. 
(via e-mail/fax/phone)
[  ] other: ________________________________________________

6. Please let us know who you are. Are you:

[  ] educator/trainer
[  ] staff member of human rights organisation or other NGO
[  ] government official
[  ] (under)graduate student
[  ] other: __________________

7. What is your country of residence?


8. Other remarks:



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Thank you for filling out this survey! For further information, please
contact Frank Elbers, e-mail: <felbers@hrea.org>