A comparative evaluation of eLearning versus traditional "face-to-face" teaching methods in a psychotherapy training programme.

Abstract

This paper contains the results of a variety of evaluations of a new blended learning course, combining internet-based theory teaching and face-to-face supervision and personal experience, primarily targeted at psychologists and psychotherapists. We provide data from questionnaires about the background of students, and their satisfaction with the course, qualitative data from external evaluations, and a comparative study of distance-Learners and face to face learners. We also provide an overview of the environment itself and conclude that in fact both student performance and student satisfaction were higher in the eLearning psychotherapy programme when compared with a traditional face-to-face programme. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2016 APA, all rights reserved) (Source: journal abstract)