Assessing Student Outcomes in Communication-Intensive Learning Communities: A Two-Year Longitudinal Study of Academic Performance and Retention

Waldron, Vincent R.; Yungbluth, Stephen C.

doi:10.1080/10417940701484233

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“…Is the size of the discrepancy itself an indirect measure of interactional incompetence? Might peers who are more engaged with the student's educational experience be more correspondent (Waldron & Yungbluth, 2007)? The cognitive schematic configuring of what constitutes competence may remain relatively stable over time (Canary & MacGregor, 2008;Pavitt, 1989Pavitt, , 1990Pavitt & Haight, 1985), yet the association of these concepts may be relatively fluid in the transition to the first semester of university experience.…”

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The Interactive Media Package for Assessment of Communication and Critical Thinking (IMPACCT^©): Testing a Programmatic Online Communication Competence Assessment System

Spitzberg¹

2011

Communication Education

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The Interactive Media Package for Assessment of Communication and Critical Thinking (IMPACCT^©): Testing a Programmatic Online Communication Competence Assessment System

Spitzberg¹

2011

Communication Education

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“…And it could be that training has the most pronounced effects on those who are least prepared or more at risk of failure (below see Polinsky et al 2010;Waldron and Yungbluth 2007). Claims of training quality may be less scrutinized and more subject to an a priori "we know what works" design bias.…”

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“…For example, Waldron and Yungbluth (2007) analyzed the results of a quasi-experimental study of students exposed to several different learning environments. In some cases, the larger goals of the training are improved academic performance and retention.…”

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25. Training and intervention

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Yungbluth²

2015

Communication Competence

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Communication competence is unquestionably crucial to personal and career success, so it is not surprising that its development has generated tremendous interest among training professionals. This chapter reviews efforts to enhance communication competence through training. We examine methods of training and the contexts of relational, organizational, and community life where training has been called for, attempted, and (sometimes) assessed. In general, the studies we located supported the efficacy of communication training. Across contexts and training methods significant improvements were reported, often on multiple measures of effectiveness and appropriateness. Despite recent improvements in research rigor, convincing evaluation research remains scant. Small sample sizes and illdefined training "treatments" are among the most obvious methodological limitations. As we found relatively few comparative studies, it is difficult to determine which training methods are superior. Few studies fully "teased out" the unique effects of improved communication practices on training outcomes. The effects of training must be considered in light of larger organizational or social conditions that mute or even nullify its effects. Finally, we found little interest in evaluating the degree to which training yielded more ethical communication practices. This dimension of communication competence deserves additional training and research.Communication competence is unquestionably crucial to personal and career success, so it is not surprising that its development has generated tremendous interest among researchers and training professionals. This chapter reviews efforts to enhance communication competence through training. We examine both methods of training and the contexts of relational, organizational, and community life where it has been called for, attempted, and (sometimes) assessed. Comprehensive inventories of intervention programs are offered elsewhere (e.g., http://www.nrepp. samhsa.gov/Index.aspx). Here we focus on those most commonly used to develop communication competencies and favor those for which "evidence-based" recommendations, preferably grounded in empirical research, can be offered (see http:// evidencebasedprograms.org). Even within these parameters the literature remains vast and our review must be selective. Fortunately, other chapters in this volume address contexts in which training and intervention efforts are common, such as relational communication (Chapter 13), negotiation (Chapter 15), organizational communication (Chapter 16), and cross-cultural communication (Chapter 20).

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“…Second, these programs attempt to promote communication and interaction between students and faculty members. Third, these programs attempt to rearrange the way curriculum is offered to first-year students (Waldron & Yungbluth, 2007).…”

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“…Researchers have also analyzed programs designed by faculty and staff aimed at enriching the experience of college students. These experiences include learning communities (Hotchkiss, Moore, & Pitts, 2006;Pence, Workman, & Haruta, 2005;Waldron & Yungbluth, 2007), and academic skills courses (Boudreau & Kromrey, 1994;Cannici & Poulton, 1990;Williford, Cross Chapman, & Kahrig, 2000-2001Wright Sidle & McReynolds, 1999).…”

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The effect of selected campus connection programs on GPA and retention

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Assessing Student Outcomes in Communication-Intensive Learning Communities: A Two-Year Longitudinal Study of Academic Performance and Retention

Cited by 14 publications

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The Interactive Media Package for Assessment of Communication and Critical Thinking (IMPACCT^©): Testing a Programmatic Online Communication Competence Assessment System

The Interactive Media Package for Assessment of Communication and Critical Thinking (IMPACCT^©): Testing a Programmatic Online Communication Competence Assessment System

25. Training and intervention

The effect of selected campus connection programs on GPA and retention

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Assessing Student Outcomes in Communication-Intensive Learning Communities: A Two-Year Longitudinal Study of Academic Performance and Retention

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The Interactive Media Package for Assessment of Communication and Critical Thinking (IMPACCT©): Testing a Programmatic Online Communication Competence Assessment System

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