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- Title
The Effect of in-Service Methodology on Learning Transfer for School Personnel Managing Students following Concussion.
- Authors
Parent-Nichols, Jennifer; Mousseau, Angela DeSilva; Cleland, Joshua; Lichtenstein, Jonathan D.; Maerlender, Arthur
- Abstract
Background: It is essential to increase the knowledge base of teachers involved in facilitating return to learning in middle school students following a concussion. However, the best method to enhance the transfer of learning for teachers remains to be elucidated. Application of Adult Learning Theory (ALT) is a plausible solution to this problem. Purpose: The purpose of this randomized post-test study was to examine the effects of ALT on the transfer of learning in teachers who work with individuals with concussion. Methods: A convenience sample of 169 teachers at four middle schools were randomized to receive an in-service regarding concussion management either in ALT or traditional lecture format. Vignettes approximating classroom practice evaluated learning transfer. Results: one-way between subjects ANOVA revealed no significant difference between the methods of educational delivery on group assessment scores (p =.22). Additionally, a regression analysis did not identify any demographic variables that predicted learning transfer (p =.65). A statistically significant difference existed for four questions (1, 4, 7, 25) between the groups (p =.03,.02,.01,.00, respectively). These vignettes were those that assessed information that was likely novel to the learner. Discussion: The current study demonstrated that ALT applied to teacher in-service did not impact transfer of learning immediately post training compared to a traditional lecture format. Future research should continue to examine the effects of various educational strategies to enhance learning transfer for teachers managing students in the classroom after concussion.
- Publication
SAGE Open Nursing, 2020, Vol 6, p1
- ISSN
2377-9608
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1177/2377960820948659