Virtual coaching for child welfare workers–a tool to promote learning
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
8-7-2020
Abstract
This pilot study considers the effects of a virtual coaching intervention on learning outcomes of an online training for child welfare workers. A two-group pretest–posttest design was used to assess differences in outcomes for participants taking part in virtual coaching (n = 27) compared with similar participants who received online training only (n = 300). The virtual coaching group completed significantly more training modules and perceived greater improvements in knowledge and practice than the no-coaching group. Findings suggest the importance of coaching to support transfer of learning and the efficacy of virtual coaching.
Publication Source (Journal or Book title)
Journal of Public Child Welfare
First Page
458
Last Page
476
Recommended Citation
Kobulsky, J., Goering, E., Lee, B., Gray, C., Moon, C., Bright, C., & Goodwin, B. (2020). Virtual coaching for child welfare workers–a tool to promote learning. Journal of Public Child Welfare, 14 (4), 458-476. https://doi.org/10.1080/15548732.2019.1628867