title: Transfer of training: an evaluation study.
abstract: This article describes an evaluative study focused on the transfer of trained knowledge and skills back to the practice setting. A model of transfer was developed based on factors identified in the literature. Survey methodology was used to obtain data from training participants at the completion of training and again six months later. They assessed attainment of learning outcome and its other model components. The regression model that resulted accounted for 52% of the variance in participants' perceptions of their learning. Training participants having an opportunity to perform new tasks on the job, support of peers for using new skills and familiarity with the content prior to training were the variables in the model. Recommendations for training and evaluation of training efforts are also presented.
authors.affiliation: Department of Social Work, Illinois State University, Campus Box 4650, Normal, IL 61790-4650, USA.
authors.forename: Kathryn Conley
authors.initials: KC
authors.lastname: Wehrmann
authors.forename: Hyucksun
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Shin
authors.forename: M S W John
authors.initials: MS
authors.lastname: Poertner
mesh_terms: D002648:Child; D002669:Child Welfare; D003162:Competency-Based Education / Q000592:standards*; D003625:Data Collection; D004059:Diffusion of Innovation; D006801:Humans; D007318:Inservice Training / Q000592:standards*; D008137:Longitudinal Studies; D011361:Professional Competence; D015397:Program Evaluation; D012044:Regression Analysis; D012647:Self-Assessment; D012947:Social Work / Q000193:education*; D014481:United States