Evaluation of the Effectiveness of Conflict Management Training of Trainer (ToT) for Prospective Community Empowerment Facilitators in Magelang City

Oesman Raliby Almanan; Dyah Adriantini Sintha Dewi

doi:10.55927/ajcs.v4i11.456

Authors

Oesman Raliby Almanan Universitas Muhammadiyah Magelang
Dyah Adriantini Sintha Dewi Universitas Muhammadiyah Magelang

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.55927/ajcs.v4i11.456

Keywords:

Training of Trainer, Conflict Management, Community Facilitator, Program Evaluation, Experiential Learning

Abstract

This study evaluates the effectiveness of a Conflict Management Training of Trainers (ToT) program in Magelang City, motivated by the complex social dynamics that demand highly competent community facilitators. Utilizing a novel empirical evaluation model for reflective-experiential training in a heterogeneous Southeast Asian urban context, this paper contributes to knowledge by focusing on the transfer of learning across cognitive, psychomotor, and affective domains. The methodology employed a quantitative pre-test and post-test design on 67 participants (N=67). Data observation involved tests (multiple-choice/essay) to measure conceptual mastery and implementation skills, and a Likert-scale questionnaire for attitudes toward conflict. Data were analyzed using paired-sample t-tests and Cohen’s d effect sizes. Results showed statistically significant improvements (p < 0.001) across all domains, with the largest effect observed in implementation skills (Cohen’s d = 1.34).

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