@article{ref1,
title="The effect of in-service methodology on learning transfer for school personnel managing students following concussion",
journal="SAGE open nursing",
year="2020",
author="Maerlender, Arthur and Lichtenstein, Jonathan D. and Cleland, Joshua and Mousseau, Angela DeSilva and Parent-Nichols, Jennifer",
volume="6",
number="",
pages="e2377960820948659-e2377960820948659",
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. <br><br>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. <br><br>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. <br><br>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. <br><br>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.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="2377-9608",
doi="10.1177/2377960820948659",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/2377960820948659"
}