ERIC Number: ED556650
Record Type: Non-Journal
Publication Date: 2013
Pages: 140
Abstractor: As Provided
ISBN: 978-1-3037-3529-5
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Examining Learner Perceptions of Adult Participants Using a Self-Assessment Tool in a Driver Improvement Course
Pierson, Sandra E.
ProQuest LLC, Ed.D. Dissertation, Regent University
Driving behavior is a contributing factor in 85% of all traffic crashes; therefore, driver reeducation must be centered on increasing safe driving behavior. Because self-reflection strategies have been shown to change behavior, a study using a self-assessment tool was conducted with Virginia adult drivers mandated to complete a driver improvement reeducation course. Sixteen participants were randomly assigned to either a control group or to a group who completed a series of Brookfield's (1995) Critical Incident Questionnaire (CIQ) for exploring whether reflective learning skills were acquired, increased retention on road knowledge, and/or modified driving behavior. Participants completed a postcourse road knowledge test and follow-up interview. Results were compared to the driver improvement program test for the purpose of gaining an understanding of what learning took place using the self-assessment tool. Results of this between subjects posttest design indicate that those participants who completed CIQs during class scored significantly higher on the follow-up test than participants who did not complete learning surveys in class. Participants who completed additional surveys after class reported a change in driving behavior and reduced distractions while driving. All participants reported having a heightened sense of driving safety. [The dissertation citations contained here are published with the permission of ProQuest LLC. Further reproduction is prohibited without permission. Copies of dissertations may be obtained by Telephone (800) 1-800-521-0600. Web page: http://bibliotheek.ehb.be:2222/en-US/products/dissertations/individuals.shtml.]
Descriptors: Driver Education, Safety Education, Traffic Safety, Adult Education, Required Courses, Behavior Change, Critical Incidents Method, Questionnaires, Reflection, Learning Processes, Retention (Psychology), Self Evaluation (Individuals), Attention Control, Interviews
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Publication Type: Dissertations/Theses - Doctoral Dissertations
Education Level: Adult Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Virginia
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