Table 3 Perceptions regarding learning outcomes, program delivery, and instructors

a.     The program has helped me to become more confident in my abilities

22

57.89

11

28.95

3

7.89

2

5.26

0

0.00

b.     I gained new knowledge from the program

21

55.26

14

36.84

2

5.26

1

2.63

0

0.00

c.     The program has impacted my ability to work in a team

20

52.63

12

31.58

4

10.53

2

5.26

0

0.00

d.     I learned time management & punctuality

19

50.00

13

34.21

5

13.16

1

2.63

0

0.00

e.     I acquired intercultural communication skills

27

71.05

6

15.79

3

7.89

2

5.26

0

0.00

f.      My foreign language has improved

21

55.26

8

21.05

6

15.79

1

2.63

2

5.26

g.     I developed new personal skills such as independence and problem-solving

22

57.89

12

31.58

3

7.89

1

2.63

0

0.00

h.     Studying abroad experience has broadened my horizons, made me ambitious and more career-oriented

23

60.53

13

34.21

2

5.26

0

0.00

0

0.00

Question 9: What is your perception regarding the program delivery method and content?

Strongly agree

Agree

Neutral

Disagree

Strongly disagree

n

%

n

%

n

%

n

%

n

%

a.     Ability to link the training material to the practical part

14

36.84

18

47.37

3

7.89

2

5.26

1

2.63

b.     Use of audio-visual training aids & techniques

14

36.84

15

39.47

5

13.16

3

7.89

1

2.63

c.     Hands-on activities were satisfactory

15

39.47

14

36.84

7

18.42

1

2.63

1

2.63

d.     Availability of learning resources & handouts

16

42.11

16

42.11

5

13.16

0

0.00

1

2.63

e.     The pace & tone were acceptable to facilitate learning

17

44.74

12

31.58

8

21.05

1

2.63

0

0.00

Question 12: What is your perception regarding the training instructors

Strongly agree

Agree

Neutral

Disagree

Strongly disagree

n

%

n

%

n

%

n

%

n

%

a.     Instructors encouraged interaction & team-working

20

52.63

13

34.21

4

10.53

1

2.63

0

0.00

b.     Instructors were always available to answer questions

20

52.63

14

36.84

3

7.89

1

2.63

0

0.00

c.     Instructors were knowledgeable & experienced

24

63.16

10

26.32

3

7.89

1

2.63

0

0.00

d.     Instructors supported me to learn & get more knowledge

20

52.63

13

34.21

4

10.53

1

2.63

0

0.00