The evaluation of training models has evolved from Kirkpatrick's (1959) four level model and Brinkerhoff's (1987) six stages of effective human resource development to Guskey's (2000) five critical levels of professional development. This evolution responds to the changing needs of organizations. Analyses of organizational contexts is gaining in importance given that these analyses point to the specific aspects of organizations which require attention to enhance the likelihood that training outcomes will be successfully implemented (Bennett, Lehman & Forst, 1999).
The study formally tests the factors outlined in the third level (organizational support and change) of Guskey's (2000) model. These factors make up the conceptual framework in order to explore and assess the contextual congruence of organizational context to determine whether the current context is conducive to the successful implementation of training outcomes. The study further examines the applicability of Guskey's (2000) third level factors outside educational settings as well as other relevant factors that may not have been considered. Guskey's (2000) third level factors are partially tested to ascertain whether they are adaptable within the community mental health sector. (Abstract shortened by UMI.)
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:uottawa.ca/oai:ruor.uottawa.ca:10393/26786 |
| Date | January 2004 |
| Creators | Tsarouhas, Afroditi |
| Publisher | University of Ottawa (Canada) |
| Source Sets | Université d’Ottawa |
| Language | English |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Thesis |
| Format | 128 p. |
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