The impact training has on the self-efficacy of resident assistants
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THE IMPACT TRAINING HAS ON THE SELF-EFFICACY OF RESIDENT ASSISTANTS
Brandy Garlic
Co-chairs: Dr. Richard Phillips & Dr. Patricia Carlson
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This comparative case study analysis examined the impact training has on the self-efficacy of Resident Assistants (RAs). Literature on the RA position and Bandura’s Self Efficacy theory served as the framework for this comparative case study analysis. Case number one, identified as Curricular Design, focused on the design of RA training programs, the background of those presenting at training and designing the program and to what extent designers used integrated course design (Fink, 2003). Case number two, identified as Learning Outcomes, focused on the importance of establishing learning outcomes for a training program. Once learning outcomes are established, the designer should develop ways to assess the effectiveness of those learning outcomes. Case number three, identified as Meaningful Training, focuses on the training RAs receive, their ability to retain the information and then how they apply that information to building a community in the residence halls.
All cases were significant to this study. A comparative analysis of the research study design, study participants, the data collection process and the findings were used to develop themes. Based on the literature reviewed and the cases examined, the Garlic RA Training Model was introduced as a guide for future RA training program designers.