Questscope Non-Formal Education Impact Study
QSNFEIS
1 other identifier
interventional
200
1 country
6
Brief Summary
This randomized controlled trial (RCT) evaluates the effectiveness of Questscope Non-Formal Education (QS NFE) on impacting psychosocial outcomes for out-of-school youth, ages 13-21, in Jordan. QS NFE is an empowerment-based education program. A unique agreement with the Jordanian Ministry of Education enables participating youth to receive a 10th-grade equivalent certificate upon successful completion of the 24-month non-formal education. The main components of QS NFE include retraining formal education teachers for fostering positive relationships with at-risk youth, asset-building learning and social activities, and a youth-driven learning environment. The study hypothesis is that by engaging youth in positive relationships with local teachers and enabling the youth to drive the learning experience, the intervention will have positive impacts on general self-efficacy, social supports, social skills, and strengths and difficulties.
Trial Health
Trial Health Score
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participants targeted
Target at P75+ for phase_2
Started Oct 2009
Shorter than P25 for phase_2
6 active sites
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Study Timeline
Key milestones and dates
Study Start
First participant enrolled
October 1, 2009
CompletedFirst Submitted
Initial submission to the registry
October 23, 2009
CompletedFirst Posted
Study publicly available on registry
October 26, 2009
CompletedPrimary Completion
Last participant's last visit for primary outcome
May 1, 2010
CompletedStudy Completion
Last participant's last visit for all outcomes
April 1, 2011
CompletedAugust 4, 2011
August 1, 2011
7 months
October 23, 2009
August 3, 2011
Conditions
Keywords
Outcome Measures
Primary Outcomes (4)
self-reported general self-efficacy
pretest at enrollment (October 2009-January 2010) and 4 months following pretest
self-reported social skills
pretest at enrollment (October 2009-January 2010) and 4 months following pretest
self-reported strengths and difficulties
pretest at enrollment (October 2009-January 2010) and 4 months following pretest
self-reported social supports
pretest at enrollment (October 2009-January 2010) and 4 months following pretest
Study Arms (2)
Youth Club
ACTIVE COMPARATORThe intervention will be compared to a waitlist comparison group. The group will enter NFE after the four-month posttest. During the four months, the youth will be offered a biweekly recreational youth club. The club will be led by Jordanian university student volunteers out of community-based organizations. Club activities will take place approximately every two weeks, including games, sports, arts and crafts, cultural activities, and trips. The Club will not include any significant education components or youth empowerment methodology--the hypothesized active ingredients of QS NFE.
Questscope Non-Formal Education
EXPERIMENTALParticipation in two-hour classes for three to five days per week. Duration involves 24 months of programming (three, eight-month learning cycles), but this randomized controlled trial will only assess impacts of participation in the first four months. Regular presence of trained, supportive adults. Educational topics and class activities determined by the youth as a group with the support of the adult teachers ("facilitators").
Interventions
Participation in two-hour classes for three to five days per week. Duration involves 24 months of programming (three, eight-month learning cycles), but this randomized controlled trial will only assess impacts of participation in the first four months. Regular presence of trained, supportive adults. Educational topics and class activities determined by the youth as a group with the support of the adult teachers ("facilitators").
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if:
- age 13-18 males or 13-21 females
- out of the formal education system for more than six months
You may not qualify if:
- has already participated in QS NFE
- not in the above-specified age range
Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.
Sponsors & Collaborators
Study Sites (6)
Al Mutasm School
Amman, Jordan
Al Urdan School
Amman, Jordan
Al Zubaidieh School
Amman, Jordan
Ali Reda Al Rekabi School
Amman, Jordan
Mauth Bin Jabal School
Amman, Jordan
Umama Bint Abi Al A'as
Amman, Jordan
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MeSH Terms
Conditions
Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)
Study Design
- Study Type
- interventional
- Phase
- phase 2
- Allocation
- RANDOMIZED
- Masking
- SINGLE
- Who Masked
- OUTCOMES ASSESSOR
- Purpose
- PREVENTION
- Intervention Model
- PARALLEL
- Sponsor Type
- OTHER
Study Record Dates
First Submitted
October 23, 2009
First Posted
October 26, 2009
Study Start
October 1, 2009
Primary Completion
May 1, 2010
Study Completion
April 1, 2011
Last Updated
August 4, 2011
Record last verified: 2011-08