The Effectiveness Evaluation of the TO BE NUMBER ONE CAMP

Abstract

The TO BE NUMBER ONE Camp was an activity under the TO BE NUMBER ONE project aimed at training members in counselling skills, developing emotional intelligence (EQ), and engaging in activities of interest. This fosters self-esteem, which helps build strong mental resilience and contributes to good mental health. Although the camp has been conducted for 28 times, there have yet to be comprehensive and up-to-date evaluations performed to inform camp development. This research employed an evaluation study design with the objective of assessing the TO BE NUMBER ONE Camp using the CIPPIEST Model, which evaluates the context, input, process, and product. The product was further divided into four sub-dimensions: impact, effectiveness, sustainability, and transportability. The study used a Quanti-Quali mixed method approach. The sample group consisted of 387 individuals, including camp members, advisors/responsible teachers of the club, instructors, and the working team. Data was collected using self-developed tools comprised of quantitative tools, such as satisfaction questionnaires and follow-up evaluations for camp members, teachers, instructors, and the working team, with reliability scores of .97, .89, .95, and .89 respectively. The qualitative tools included follow-up evaluation interviews of the 29th camp’s members and teachers, which were verified for content validity by experts with a resultant content validity index of 0.67 or higher. The quantitative data was analyzed using statistics, frequencies, percentages, means, and standard deviations, while the qualitative data was analyzed qualitatively.

Results: The evaluation revealed that the factors of context, process, and product, including the sub-dimensions of impact, effectiveness, sustainability, and knowledge transfer, were highly appropriate. The input factors were also deemed very suitable. Qualitative evaluation showed that members could apply what they learned from the camp to their personal development and that of their peers. They learned to adapt to new friends, understand group work, be punctual, take responsibility, listen to others' opinions, and organize EQ development activities for club members. These skills were used in club operations, the TO BE NUMBER ONE Club and the TO BE NUMBER ONE Friends Corner, daily life, and to expand activities in other areas.