Evaluating the Transfer of Directive Leadership Training: A Chilean Case Study

Systematic evaluations are necessary to report on the true impact of continuing education on educational practices. The objective of this research was to assess the learning transfer of managerial functions among participants of a directive leadership training plan to the contexts in which they work...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Autores: Romero Alonso, Rosita, Montt Fabres, Blanca, Pino Díaz, Benigno, Riquelme Plaza, Irma, Gracia Romero, María Elena
Tipo de recurso: artículo
Estado:Versión publicada
Fecha de publicación:2020
País:México
Institución:UNIVERSIDAD AUTÓNOMA DE BAJA CALIFORNIA
Repositorio:Revista Electrónica de Investigacion Educativa
Idioma:español
OAI Identifier:oai:ojs.redie.uabc.mx:article/2683
Acceso en línea:https://redie.uabc.mx/redie/article/view/2683
Access Level:acceso abierto
Palabra clave:Evaluation
leadership training
leadership
permanent education
Evaluación
educación permanente
formación de directores
liderazgo.
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Sumario:Systematic evaluations are necessary to report on the true impact of continuing education on educational practices. The objective of this research was to assess the learning transfer of managerial functions among participants of a directive leadership training plan to the contexts in which they work in Chile. A mixed-methods methodology was employed to analyze the results of a survey administered to a sample of 47 participants, which showed the extent to which learning is being applied. A subsequent study of 12 cases provided a deeper understanding of the results of this first stage. Self-confidence and participant motivation – a product of the content validity of the course – were identified as key factors in the transfer process, while a lack of institutional conditions and difficulty in taking up managerial positions were the main obstacles.