Education and Training in the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals A Guide for Developing Institutional Programs (1991) / Chapter Skim
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V How to Develop, Deliver, and Evaluate an Educational Program
V How to Develop, Deliver, and Evaluate an Educational Program
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. Arrows concepts well enough lo integrate them into a complex behavioral pattern; develops confidence in skills associated with desired behaviors; connects rules and associated behaviors with a personal benefit; connects principles and rules with practical situations; understands when and how to apply information; knows the risks of noncompliance; has access to services and resources available locally and nationally; and receives positive feedback or rewards for the desired behaviors.
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A higher level objective would be to ask the participant to apply information to a stated situation or case or to discriminate between situations as to whether a concept applies. Following a lecture and a hands-on laboratory, an appropriate goal would be for the participant to carry out a procedure acceptably, incorporating information and skills.
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Adult learners, particularly those in a profession, tend to avoid situations in which they cannot demonstrate competence. Therefore, it is usually helpful to introduce the lab with a demonstration, slide show, or video presentation to provide background information.
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; videotapes, slides, and print visuals; · computer simulations; · newsletters to update information, introduce new resources and equipment, and provide reminders of policies; · checklists and protocols posted in prominent places; a "buddy system" in which new investigators are introduced to more experienced researchers, particularly for highly specialized procedures; and special-interest or study groups. Self Assessment Self-assessment tools are a form of individualized independent study.
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· Reward and encourage compliance by acknowledging investigators for their cooperation following successful inspections or accreditation visits. Build a positive image with an active public relations program, such as by displaying articles about research accomplishments.
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Likewise, a course for newly hired research staff will include introductory information that may be inappropriate or redundant for staff members who have been employed by the institution for several years. ALLOCATING A BUDGET/FUNDING A course budget should be allocated to include honoraria and travel expenses for guest speakers; duplication of handout materials; rental, purchase, or development of audiovisual support materials; room and equipment rental; and costs of publicity.
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Mandatory training, which includes the core material required by federal regulations and institutional policy, is likely to be offered more frequently than are training opportunities for special topics or skill development. Offering multiple options for the dates and time of training will better enable scientists to participate with minimal disruption to their research and teaching efforts.
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Audiovisual resources can be borrowed from a number of sources, including the National Agriculture Library, the American Veterinary Medical Association, the American Association for Laboratory Animal Science, and the Foundation for Biomedical Research. Part IV furnishes more detailed information on ordering and purchasing audiovisual programs.
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Confirmation of attendance or program reminders should be distributed approximately 2 weeks before the program starting date. REFERENCES AVMA (American Veterinary Medical Association)
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It is important to gather baseline data before the first course is offered, as people who attend are likely to share information and demonstrate skills to others who have not yet attended, thus raising the knowledge and skill level for personnel taking subsequent courses. To evaluate success at an institutional level, course results should be compared with data obtained before the first course was given.
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Qualified members of the laboratory animal medical staff may also observe actual research procedures that involve animal handling to ensure that the training has been effective and correct technique is being practiced. The institutional animal care and use committee might want to develop its own set of guidelines for evaluating the investigator's training and ability to conduct animal research.
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120 EI) UCATION AND TRAINING IN CARE AND USE OF LAB ANIMALS TABLE 3.l Suggested Items for Immediate Course Evaluation Course Organization Allocation of time · Overall · Individual sections Content · Appropriateness of level · Applicability to job requirements Individual Presentations Quality of instruction for each major presentation · Preparation of speakers · Clarity and conciseness of presentationts)
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Date Strongly Agree Strongly Disagree 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1 2 3 4 5 6 7~ 9 10 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 TABLE 3.3 Examples of Items for Follow-up Course Evaluation 121 Position and Job Category Course Title Date · Did the course help you to [for example] prepare animal care and use procedure statements?
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