51 • Institute for Work & Health (IWH)
The following are sample interview questions when conducting a "qualitative" analysis
of your training intervention. These sample questions should be tailored to the areas
that your organization wishes to evaluate.
Appendix B: Sample interview and
observation evaluation questions
Sample questions for instructor interview, trainee
interview, and worksite observation guidelines
Sample instructor interview questions
Sample trainee interview questions
General questions (can be asked before curriculum modification):
1. What factors are important to consider in the delivery of training programs to
learners? [prompt: discuss barriers/enablers, trainee education, language skills,
prior experience with education]
2. How would you describe trainees' essential skills levels and needs? [prompt:
education levels, language skills, general learning needs]
3. In your experience, what teaching approaches work well with trainees? [prompt:
teaching methods, accommodations]
4. If you see trainees are struggling, how you do assist them with their learning?
5. What are barriers/enablers to trainees applying training on a worksite?
Questions about modified curriculum:
1. How well did the class work with the new components of the curriculum?
2. What changes would you suggest to these components?
3. Are there any other changes to the course you would suggest?
1. Tell us what you thought of the training program you just completed. Have you been
able to apply what you learned during the training at work?
2. Should the training program go into more/less detail? [prompt for different
components of learning]
3. In your opinion, how was the training program delivery in terms of effectiveness,
level of difficulty, and pace?
4. What parts of the training program would you change?
5. Do you feel confident in your ability to perform at work what you learned during the
training? [prompt: with supervision, alone]
