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King, Kathleen P. – Performance Improvement Quarterly, 2009
Based on the theory of transformative learning (Mezirow, 1980) and critical pedagogy (Freire, 1980), mixed-methods research (Tashakkori & Teddlie, 1998) of a hospital workers' union and training organization addressed the impact of a custom-designed, group-focused, results-driven professional development model with 130 participants. Employees…
Descriptors: Critical Theory, Transformative Learning, Professional Development, Participant Satisfaction
Hardre, Patricia L. – Performance Improvement Quarterly, 2003
This study addressed the need for empirical tests of the global instructional design (ID) model as a toolkit for classroom teachers in authentic settings; and the performance improvement challenge of finding effective, efficient methods of professional development for preparing graduate assistants to teach. Participants were eighteen teaching…
Descriptors: Control Groups, Instructional Design, Intervention, Self Efficacy