Inservice education for interdisciplinary teamwork: Training and evaluating teams.
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Title
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Inservice education for interdisciplinary teamwork: Training and evaluating teams.
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Identifier
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AAI9432349
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identifier
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9432349
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Creator
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Kopfstein, Rosalind.
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Contributor
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Adviser: Roselle Kurland
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Date
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1994
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Language
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English
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Publisher
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City University of New York.
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Subject
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Social Work | Education, Special
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Abstract
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Interdisciplinary teams teach, learn and work together, but calling a group of professionals a team does not make them so. Team members bring differing value systems, various perspectives and biases, and conflicting obligations and expectations to the teamwork process. The consensus of the literature suggests that many teams do not function as well as they might because limited preparation is given in preservice education, agencies spend limited time on training about team dynamics, and evaluations of the team process are rarely conducted.;The purpose of the project was to determine whether participation in team education was worthwhile and whether an inservice training program and follow-up evaluation meeting would improve team performance. The project's methodology consisted of a quasi-experimental one group pre-test post-test design. The study was conducted using three teams at an agency providing comprehensive services to individuals with Developmental Disabilities. Interventions included a pre-test observation and survey, an inservice training program including formats for evaluating the team process, and a post-assessment observation and survey. The training content is outlined including discussion exercises and a role play.;To evaluate team dynamics, two tools were developed. One diagram presents levels of factors influencing team interaction. The second tool, a team evaluation guideline, outlines critical areas in assessing team processes. Some areas include: purpose and goals, roles, leadership style, and overall team functioning.;Descriptive statistics demonstrated that team functioning did significantly improve following the inservice training and team evaluation interventions. Findings illustrated: the team as a group can evaluate the quality of their interactions through a formal evaluation process; many staff expressed interest in learning about better team functioning; and all levels of agency staff, from direct care to top management, can benefit from teamwork training.
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Type
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dissertation
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Source
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PQT Legacy CUNY.xlsx
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degree
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D.S.W.
