Measuring improvements in focus, thinking, learning and feelings

How ENHANCE led to a 47% improvement in self efficacy for a cohort of Grade 11 students

When something promises to do various things it’s often difficult to understand the primary benefit. ENHANCE is such a thing and we have tried to distil its multiple benefits into the following summary:

Focus Longer > Think Quicker > Learn Faster > Feel Better

But how do we measure the sum total of these very different benefits and far reaching impact areas?

Using the concept of self efficacy.

Self-efficacy is an individual’s belief in their capacity to act in the ways necessary to reach specific goals. The concept was originally proposed by the psychologist Albert Bandura and it affects every area of human endeavour.

We often use a short and validated self efficacy survey within the ENHANCE Programme that includes elements such as problem solving, resilience, and growth mindset, all of which rely upon strong cognitive skills and positive mental wellbeing.

Here is a quick summary of a recent programme with Grade 11 students aged 16/17 at an international school in Dubai that measured students’ self efficacy before and after ENHANCE:

With increasing time pressures and conflicting demands on curriculum time, schools need evidence-based solutions that reliably improve learning and development outcomes. ENHANCE is one of the most researched interventions available today and these results are further support for why you may wish to consider it for your organisation.

About the Author

John Bishop

John has worked in the education and professional development sectors for over 25 years. His health mentoring programmes have benefited thousands of people in schools, colleges, universities and workplaces and he continues to pioneer new ways of enhancing learning, wellbeing and performance outcomes.