Output 2

CZ1 The event fully met my expectations. Visits to service providers were an added value.

CZ2 Well prepared programme meeting the needs to listen, research, read, share and discuss relevant issues.

CZ3 The programme met all my expectations, really sophisticated, really intense

CZ4 It was very well organized, there were many interesting topics, and I learned a lot about how things work in Ireland compared to my country. It was very inspirational.

CZ5 My ideas and expectations were met by an intensive program, and despite the necessary measures regarding coronavirus, I am glad that it went face to face. I appreciate the friendliness of the organizers, who were very supportive and lenient towards the language barrier of some participants. In my opinion, the program was compiled appropriately, which combined lectures and case studies. However, perhaps only a small space was left for the interaction of individual participants. I might prefer less theory and more room for smaller group discussions in the future.

BG1 Good

BG2 Good. I really appreciated the relating of practice and theory (e.g., case studies, field visits + conceptual discussions and reflections).

BG3 The intensive programme was very interesting and has stretched my horizon.

BG4 It was a very interesting programme which met all my learning expectations and needs.

CZ6 The programme has exceeded my expectations and met my needs.

CZ7 The programme has met my learning expectations. I have found out new examples of good practice. And I have enlarged my view on participatory practice.

PT1 Through open and frank discussion, good case studies and very fitting invited presentations and site visits that pointed out the value of meeting “on location”, giving also opportunity for informal exchanges

PT2 &3 This intensive program exceeded our expectations. Several presentations were shown, which made it very clear to us that the work of a professional goes far beyond his duties. We emphasized that participation in this project was what stood out the most; although there were some language difficulties, no barriers were ever created, we were always involved. This group interacted and made every effort to meet the needs of each one, always reinforcing the importance of participation. (Joint)

IE1 Before the programme, I had hoped to learn more about participation in social work research and education and I think this expectation was met. It was also a great opportunity to hear about research and practice taking place in other European countries, so it exceeded my expectations in this regard.

FI This was the first time I participated in this kind of intensive programme, and that is why I did not have many expectations before the programme. I learned about different types of participation in different countries and especially in Ireland. The fieldwork visit was the most interesting thing for me.

FI 2 I haven’t participated in this kind of intensive course before; everything seemed quite new and exciting to me. Still, I have some points in mind. I would have wanted more discussion about user participation in the neoliberal context and how that can look and be differently interpreted in the participating countries. I think that the discussion sometimes focused too much on small, practical details in each country, for example, regarding a certain project that had been conducted somewhere.