Abstract
The social-productive background is changing (Hatch, 1997; Bauman, 2002) and training and training evaluation are changing as well; they have to deal with even more complex issues and consequently there was a significant evolution in training approach during
last few decades. This study arises from an interest to investigate the bond between training effectiveness (Tannenbaum & Yukl; Alvarez et al. 2004) and the use of the training
group, proposed with a specific approach
(Kaneklin, 1993). Differently from classic literature about training effectiveness, we have adopted this construct to explore a training-path
conducted with a psychosociological approach, based on 1) Participative learning (Levy, 2005); 2) Learning focusing on problems and sharing
experiences, doing research together on specific objects to support a developing professional identity (Kaneklin & Olivetti Manoukian, 1990;
Bion, 1975). This paper presents a training research program planned by Catholic University (Milan) to approach and support the coaches’ professional identity. Coaches were involved in a year-long educational program. The formative aims were about
reflecting together about coaches’ role,
experience, efforts and, capabilities. The training group (staedy groups; plenary moments; sub-groups) was the priviledge educational tool; it was
integrated with individual/groups activities (e.g. role-playing; theoretical lessons). The study aims to explore if and how the training group evolves and how it can support the
generation of training outcomes. A qualitative method was used. The content analysis was conducted on specific training moments (five educational sessions; transcription of 14 hours of training), both on the group dimension and in the trainer function and intervention. The content analysis
was conducted with the support of the software ATLAS.ti. The data analysis allowed elaboration of useful indicators (both for group and trainer) to understand the evolution process of the
training groups. This study provides an
interesting contribution to the understanding of training effectiveness in this training approach and causes new interesting research questions
to arise.
Lingua originale | English |
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Titolo della pubblicazione ospite | Abstracts of the 27th International Congress of Applied Psychology |
Pagine | 1356-1357 |
Numero di pagine | 2 |
Stato di pubblicazione | Pubblicato - 2010 |
Evento | 27th INTERNATIONAL CONGRESS OF APPLIED PSYCHOLOGY - Melbourne (Australia) Durata: 11 lug 2010 → 16 lug 2010 |
Convegno
Convegno | 27th INTERNATIONAL CONGRESS OF APPLIED PSYCHOLOGY |
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Città | Melbourne (Australia) |
Periodo | 11/7/10 → 16/7/10 |
Keywords
- Efficacia della formazione
- gruppo di formazione
- training effectiveness
- training group