The Impact of Training and Staff Attributions on Staff Practice in Learning Disability Services: A Pilot Study.

McKenzie, Karen; Sharp, Kirstin; Paxton, Donna; Murray, George C.

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ERIC Number: EJ653768

Record Type: Journal

Publication Date: 2002

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The Impact of Training and Staff Attributions on Staff Practice in Learning Disability Services: A Pilot Study.

McKenzie, Karen; Sharp, Kirstin; Paxton, Donna; Murray, George C.

Journal of Learning Disabilities (United Kingdom), v6 n3 p239-51 Sep 2002

This study evaluated the effect of a training course for staff working in British learning disability residential services on their attributions and practice. Decreased usage of the attributional category "communication deficit" was found 8 weeks later. Also, practice appeared significantly changed from baseline to follow-ups 4 and 5 months later. (Contains references.) (Author/DB)

Descriptors: Adults, Attribution Theory, Children, Foreign Countries, Inservice Education, Learning Disabilities, Mental Retardation, Program Evaluation, Residential Programs, Staff Development, Training

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Evaluative

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Language: English

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Identifiers - Location: United Kingdom

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