Institute of Leadership Reports

Evaluation Research in Education

Pauline Joyce — Mon, 12 Nov 2012 08:40:13 PST

This paper gives an overview of evaluation and evaluation research, particularly how it fits with education. Reference to some evaluation debates over the years is presented as well as some seminal works in the topic area. A brief synopsis of evaluation in the education setting is then presented before outlining various approaches to evaluation.

Handbook for Clinical Supervisors: Nursing Post-Graduate Programmes

Steve Pitman — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 02:09:12 PST

This handbook provides guidance on clinical supervision for nurse supervisors of postgraduate learners. It is designed as a resource for supervisors that can be applied and adapted for all post-graduate nursing programmes within the College. Post-graduate programmes in this context are designed to prepare nurses to meet the requirements for the role of clinical nurse specialist and advanced nurse practitioner. The handbook covers a range of key topics relevant to clinical supervision that include; defining clinical supervision, benefits of supervision, effective supervision, assessment educational needs, providing feedback and managing learners in difficulty. Many of the features of clinical supervision for post-graduate learners in nursing are directly transferrable and applicable to clinical supervision to use in everyday practice. Crucially, as nurses undertaking post-graduate programmes are already on the professional register, they are subject to An Bord Altranais ‘Code of Conduct’ (ABA, 2000) and Scope of Professional Practice (ABA, 2000). It should also be remembered that post-graduate learners often part-time students and often in full-time employment. Over the past decade there has been growing interest in clinical supervision within nursing in Ireland. While it still remains at a developmental stage there is increasing evidence that it is being integrated into continuous professional development. The NCNM (2008) provide a range for case studies of the introduction of clinical supervision for nursing in a range of practice settings (including mental health, palliative care, public health nursing) and role (Registered Nurses, Clinical Nurse specialist and clinical nurse managers).

Dublin Fire Brigade: Violence In The Workplace And Occupational Stress In The Control Room

Paul Harris et al. — Mon, 25 May 2009 08:46:25 PDT

This study was designed to (i) identify the nature, incidence and prevalence of work-related violence (ii) examine sources and frequency of stress, and (iii) evaluate psychological distress in operational and control-room personnel. The measures used were the Survey of Violence Experienced by Staff, the Sources of Occupational Stress Questionnaire and the General Health Questionnaire. 96% of operational personnel had experienced some form of work-related violence in their careers. Primary sources of occupational stress in control room staff included substandard equipment, sleep disturbance and worries over reductions in personnel and wage levels. 45% of control room personnel showed high levels of psychological distress. Findings indicate that occupational stress and work-related violence are significant issues in DFB and provide an evidence-base for recommendations regarding training and organisational initiatives to improve crew-safety and increase psychological well-being. The authors acknowledge Dublin Fire Brigade Partnership and Dublin City Council who commissioned and funded the Study.