Evaluation Of Training Effectiveness Research Articles

Pre-match physical function monitoring and training effect evaluation of master-level and first grade taekwondo athletes

Pre-match physical function monitoring and training effect evaluation of master-level and first grade taekwondo athletes

Expanding scope of Kirkpatrick model from training effectiveness review to evidence-informed prioritization management for cricothyroidotomy simulation

Modified Kirkpatrick model has been adopted to evaluate training effectiveness by 6 categories, including activity accounting (training objectives/success in organization change) at Level-0, reaction (satisfaction) at Level-1, learning (acquisition of surgical airway skills) at Level-2, behavior (post-training change in personal strengths) at Level-3, result (organizational or clinical outcomes) at Level-4, and Return on Investment (ROI) or Expectation (ROE) (monetary and societal values following training and other quality and safety related measures) at Level-5. The purpose of this hospital-based prospective observational study was twofold: i) To evaluate potential impacts on monetary and societal values and successful organization change following implementation of advanced Cricothyroidotomy simulator and standardized curriculum in healthcare simulation training, ii) To inform decisions of resource allocation by reviewing overall values and prioritization strategies for i) general surgeon/emergency physician ii) with seniority >5 years and iii) prior porcine training experience based on findings at Kirkpatrick Level-0, Level-4, and Level-5. Seventy doctors and 10 nurses completed Cricothyroidotomy training and follow-up questionnaires within 2021/22. All training usability scoring measured by Scales of Emergency Surgical Airway Simulator (SESAS-17) achieved over 4 out of 5 (Level-4) with effects in favor of emergency physicians or general surgeons (p < .5), regardless of seniority and prior training experience. Success in organization change (Level-0) and cost-effectiveness (Level-5) were hypothetically established using theoretical framework of Gleicher's formula and Roger's Diffusion of Innovation Theory. Overall training effectiveness, in terms of advantage in usability, cost-benefits and successful organizational changes, provided sound evidence to support continuous investment of new curriculum and innovative simulator and “Surgeon-and-emergency-physician-first” policy when it comes to resources allocation strategies for Cricothyroidotomy training. [ACGME competencies: Practice Based Learning and Improvement, Systems Based Practice.]

The effect of mobile learning on safe ventrogluteal site injections: an interventional study

ABSTRACT&#x0D; Purpose: This study investigated whether a mobile learning program helped nurses give safer injections into the ventrogluteal site.&#x0D; Method: This interventional study was conducted between 20.08.2020 and 30.10.2020. The sample consisted of 34 nurses working at the adult units of a university hospital in a big city in Turkey. The study was approved by an ethics committee. Permission was obtained from the hospital. Informed consent was obtained from participants. Data were collected using a personal information form (pretest), the Ventrogluteal Area Knowledge Form (VAKF) (pretest and posttest), and the Training Effectiveness Evaluation Form (posttest). Participants watched an animation on their mobile phones for a week (intervention). The data were analyzed using the independent samples t-test and McNemar's test.&#x0D; Findings: Participants had a mean pretest and posttest VAKF score of 12.82±3.80 and 16.97±2.84, respectively (p&lt;0.05). After the intervention, most participants said "yes" to the statement, “The ventrogluteal site includes the gluteus medius and gluteus minimus muscles” (91.2%) (p&lt;0.05).&#x0D; Conclusion: The intervention helped nurses develop the cognitive skills necessary to administer safe injections into the ventrogluteal site.&#x0D; Implications for Nursing Practice: Mobile learning methods help nurses learn how to administer safe injections into the ventrogluteal site

Research on New Employee Training Management of Dalian New Oriental Training School Co., Ltd

As an important link of human resource management, training is the main means of preserving and increasing the value of human resources. In particular, new employee training is the basis and premise for new employees to carry out their work, which can effectively improve the competence of new employees in actual work, thereby promoting the improvement of enterprise economic efficiency, and has been valued by more and more enterprises.Dalian New Oriental Training School Co., Ltd is a branch of New Oriental Education Technology Group and is currently the largest education and training enterprise in Dalian market. Since its establishment, the company has been in a state of rapid development, and a large number of new employees will be recruited and trained every year. However, due to the immature training system of new employees and imperfect training guidance, the turnover rate of new employees is high, and the training costs paid by enterprises cannot be effectively converted into economic benefits. According to the main links of the training management model, this paper collects and organizes Dalian new oriental training school co., Ltd using the document method, questionnaire survey method and in-depth interview method Relevant information in the management of new employee training, and analyzed the problems in the management of existing training. According to the existing problems, combined with the main theoretical models such as training transfer theory, training demand analysis model, and Kirkoff training evaluation model, targeted optimization measures are proposed to improve the main links in training management and improve the training management performance of new employees. Dalian new oriental training school co., Ltd needs to do a good job in the process of “training needs analysis, training design, training implementation, training effect evaluation” and other processes to optimize the existing training management, and also needs to ensure the existing optimization measures from the institutional level, personnel level and resource level. Through Dalian new oriental training school co., Ltd The research on new employee training mainly has the following conclusions of training management: First, new employee training should serve the organizational strategy, and take the organizational strategy and customer needs as the direction of new employee training; In addition, a reasonable training system and process should be built in training management. Second, the training needs analysis should fully consider the needs of new employees and enhance the sense of belonging of new employees. Third, in the early stage of training, it is necessary to enhance the organizational loyalty and commitment of new employees, help new employees establish values that are highly compatible with the organizational culture, and reduce the turnover rate of new employees. Fourth, before training, it is necessary to create the necessary environment to make new employees feel valued; In addition, the focus of new employee training supervision is on training attitudes. Fifth, Dalian new oriental training school co., Ltd new employee training effect evaluation, should be based on constructive evaluation, supplemented by summary evaluation, continuous tracking of behavior layer and result evaluation, use evaluation to improve existing training.

Manual dexterity in school-age children measured by the Grooved Pegboard test: Evaluation of training effect and performance in dual-task

BackgroundManual dexterity is the ability to manipulate objects using the hands and fingers for a specific task. Although manual dexterity is widely investigated in the general and special population at all ages, numerous aspects still remain to be explored in children. The aim of this study was to assess the presence of the training effect of the execution of the Grooved Pegboard test (GPT) and to measure the performance of the GPT in dual-task (DT), i.e., during a motor task and a cognitive task. MethodsIn this observational, cross-sectional study manual dexterity was assessed in children aged between 6 and 8. The procedure consisted of two phases: (1) the execution of five consecutive trials of the GPT to evaluate the training effect; (2) the execution of one trial of the GPT associated with a motor task (finger tapping test, GPT-FTT), and one trial of the GPT associated with a cognitive task (counting test, GPT-CT) to evaluate the performance in DT. ResultsAs for the training effect, a significant difference (p < 0.001) between the five trials of the GPT (i.e., GPT1, GPT2, GPT3, GPT4, GPT5) was detected. In particular, we found a significant difference between GPT1 and GPT3 (p < 0.05), GPT1 and GPT4 (p < 0.001), and GPT1 and GPT5 (p < 0.001), as well as between GPT2 and GPT4 (p < 0.001), and GPT2 and GPT5 (p < 0.001).As for the performance in DT, no differences between the best trial of the GPT (i.e., GPT5) and both the GPT-FTT and GPT-CT was found. ConclusionOur findings suggest that the execution of the GPT in children has a training effect up to the third consecutive trial. Furthermore, the administration of the GPT in DT does not affect GPT performance.

Analysing the efficacy of training strategies in enhancing productivity and advancement in profession: theoretical analysis in Indian context

An assessment of those needs, also known as a needs analysis, must be carried out in order to ascertain if the organization's requirements, objectives, and concerns can be achieved or addressed via training. In conducting our research, we reviewed training and development-related writing from 1971 to 2023. We believed that the use of more sophisticated training evaluation techniques and statistical approaches, together with an increase in the technological complexity of training design and methodology, set the post-1971 era apart. To be effective, a qualitative review must place more of a focus on qualitative methods of evaluating training effectiveness. Similar to earlier training and development reviews, the present study considered practitioner-oriented literature if it met the criteria listed below for inclusion. A thorough search of the academic literature was conducted to find empirical studies that assessed training programmes or examined the effectiveness of specific training components. After reviewing their abstracts, it was decided to keep 58 articles and papers since they had the proper information. Our research showed that organisations with a strong reputation for employee development are a completely different tale. The majority of businesses monitor the effects of their training efforts in the area of organisational effectiveness. For the second category, increases in productivity, revenue, and profitability are typical signs of organisational success. Overall, there is far more research on team and individual benefits than there is on organisational ones.

Evaluation of training effectiveness in simulation-based cricothyroidotomy programme for evidence-informed hospital management: An executive summary

This is an executive summary of an evaluation of simulation-based training effectiveness using modified Kirkpatrick model. With implementation of a new emergency surgical airway model, this study addressed overall organisational impacts and prioritisation strategies in resources allocation from the lens of an Industrial/Organisational (I/O) Psychologist in-training.

Training Simulator for Manual Lathe Operation Using Motion Capture – Addition of Teaching Function and Evaluation of Training Effectiveness –

Numerous training simulators have been developed using virtual reality (VR) owing to their various advantages. Systems for training machine operations with physical movements face differences in the operational feel between actual and virtual machines. Moreover, virtual training is problematic in safety education because trainees in safe virtual environments can exhibit unsafe behavior in reality. To solve these problems, a previous study developed a virtual reality (VR) system to train a lathe operation with mixed reality using a motion capture system. This study included a function to teach the procedure and safety precautions for straight turning operations using a lathe. To evaluate the training effectiveness of this system, an experiment was conducted to compare learning using a video. Testees were divided into a simulator group, who learned with the system, and a video group, who learned with the video material. Work on the actual lathe by each testee after learning, was evaluated. Consequently, the actual work by the testees who used this system had fewer errors and shorter standstill times in which they attempted to recollect the next phase task. Although the number of trainees was small, this relationship had a statistical advantage. In the actual work, all the testees in the video group entered the danger area; however, only half of the testees in the simulator group entered the danger area. Therefore, a trainee using a simulator can remember the work process more reliably and accurately and perform it safely. Moreover, trainees who have undergone training several times should be able to perform actual work without making operational errors or engaging in unsafe behaviors.

Evaluating the Effectiveness of the SPIKES Model to Break Bad News - A Systematic Review.

Introduction: Breaking bad news to patients and families can be challenging for healthcare providers. The present study conducted a systematic review of the literature to determine if formal communication training using the SPIKES protocol improves learner satisfaction, knowledge, performance, or system outcomes. Method: MEDLINE, Embase, CINAHL Plus (Nursing & Allied Health Sciences), and PsycINFO Databases were searched with keywords BAD NEWS and SPIKES. Studies were required to have an intervention using the SPIKES model and an outcome that addressed at least one of the four domains of the Kirkpatrick model for evaluating training effectiveness. The Cochrane Risk of Bias Tool was used to conduct a risk of bias assessment. Due to heterogeneity in the interventions and outcomes, meta-analysis was not undertaken and instead, a narrative synthesis was used with the information provided in the tables to summarise the main findings of the included studies. Results: Of 622 studies screened, 37 publications met the inclusion criteria. Interventions ranged from the use of didactic lecture, role play with standardised patients (SPs), video use, debriefing sessions, and computer simulations. Evaluation tools ranged from pre and post intervention questionnaires, OSCE performance with rating by independent raters and SPs, and reflective essay writing. Conclusions: Our systematic review demonstrated that the SPIKES protocol is associated with improved learner satisfaction, knowledge and performance. None of the studies in our review examined system outcomes. As such, further educational development and research is needed to evaluate the impact of patient outcomes, including the optimal components and length of intervention.

Effectiveness of nursing virtual training courses based on the Kirkpatrick Model.

Educational evaluation is one of the most significant programs of any organization. In fact, evaluating training effectiveness allows managers and staff of the organization to get a clear picture of the qualities of training activities. The purpose of this study was to evaluate virtual nursing intensive care training courses at Shariati Hospital based on the Kirkpatrick Model in 2020. The current cross-sectional study is an evaluation of the outcome-oriented program to evaluate the results of the e-learning course on nursing intensive care at Shariati Teaching Hospital from March 20, 2020 to September 20, 2020. The total number of nurses working in intensive wards was 168, of whom 150 participated in this research study with convenience sampling. The data collection tool consisted of four-part questionnaires including demographic information and three levels of the Kirkpatrick Model. The mean age of participants was 34.41 ± 6.63 years. The mean score of participant satisfaction was 76.77, indicating that they showed good reaction to virtual training courses. Virtual training course for intensive care nurses was statistically significant at the levels of learning (P < 0.0001) and behavior (P < 0.0001). Virtual training courses are effective educational method based on three levels of Kirkpatrick's Model in intensive care nurses and it can be used along with traditional training approaches.

Objective Evaluation of Coordinative Abilities and Training Effectiveness in Sports Scenarios: An Automated Measurement Protocol

Objective Evaluation of Coordinative Abilities and Training Effectiveness in Sports Scenarios: An Automated Measurement Protocol

Research on the Application of Virtual Simulation Technology in Stomatology

In view of the poor safety of traditional stomatology teaching experiments, large material loss and low teaching efficiency, it is proposed to apply virtual simulation technology to stomatology experiments. By building a digital virtual simulation dentist training system, using virtual simulation technology to help students enter the virtual simulation system environment, so that students can have an immersive, interactive and conceptual experience through this system. The specific method is to select experience courses, module clearance training models, comprehensive training and training plans for comprehensive evaluation of training effects, and conduct skill training for students in different stages of oral clinical practice. After the training is completed, subjective and objective evaluations will be made on the students being trained using the virtual simulation training system. The survey results show that the construction of a digital virtual simulation dentist training system and the development and application of targeted training plans for students at all stages can enhance students' professional interest in dental clinics and operational skills, and provide a safe, efficient and energy-saving approach for dentistry students. Training mode.

The effectiveness of video training in improving intensive care nurses' knowledge about brain death identification.

Because patients diagnosed with brain death in intensive care units constitute a potential cadaveric donor group for organ transplantation, intensive care units are potential donor sources. Nurses who closely monitor the patient collaborate with medical personnel in the recognition and early diagnosis of brain death. Nurses also have an important role in supporting the patient's family. Therefore, it is very important for nurses to know the diagnostic criteria for brain death. The aim of this study was to compare the effectiveness of theoretical education and video-assisted education in equipping intensive care nurses to recognize brain death. A randomized, experimental study was conducted between February and May 2020 with a total of 50 intensive care nurses, split into 25 in the video-assisted training group and 25 in the theoretical training group. In study, intensive care nurses were given a theoretical training and video-assisted training on brain death criteria. One group was trained theoretically and the other group used a video showing criteria for brainstem reflexes (pupil assessment, spontaneous breathing, corneal reflex, retching and coughing assessments) and deep tendon reflexes in a simulated patient, supported by animation. The data were collected before, immediately after and 3 months after the training using the Brain Death Criteria Knowledge Test, the Brain Death Case Test, and the Training Effectiveness Evaluation Form. The independent samples t-test, Mann-Whitney U test, Friedman test, Wilcoxon test, and Chi-square test were used for statistical analysis of data. It was found that the knowledge scores of both groups immediately after training and 3 months after training were higher than before the training (p < .001). However, the post-training knowledge scores of the video-assisted training group were significantly higher than those of the theoretical training group (p=.011). To enable intensive care nurses to identify brain death, video-assisted training with a simulated patient is recommended, as is repeating the training at regular intervals. The simulated patient video-assisted training method can be used for in-service training to provide intensive care nurses with the ability to identify brain death. The training may be repeated at regular intervals (e.g., every 3 months) to increase nurse recall.

Non-Expert Markings of Active Chronic Graft-Versus-Host Disease Photographs: Optimal Metrics of Training Effects.

Lack of reliable measures of cutaneous chronic graft-versus-host disease (cGVHD) remains a significant challenge. Non-expert assistance in marking photographs of active disease could aid the development of automated segmentation algorithms, but validated metrics to evaluate training effects are lacking. We studied absolute and relative error of marked body surface area (BSA), redness, and the Dice index as potential metrics of non-expert improvement. Three non-experts underwent an extensive training program led by a board-certified dermatologist to mark cGVHD in photographs. At the end of the 4-month training, the dermatologist confirmed that each trainee had learned to accurately mark cGVHD. The trainees' inter- and intra-rater intraclass correlation coefficient estimates were "substantial" to "almost perfect" for both BSA and total redness. For fifteen 3D photos of patients with cGVHD, the trainees' median absolute (relative) BSA error compared to expert marking dropped from 20 cm2 (29%) pre-training to 14 cm2 (24%) post-training. Total redness error decreased from 122 a*·cm2 (26%) to 95 a*·cm2 (21%). By contrast, median Dice index did not reflect improvement (0.76 to 0.75). Both absolute and relative BSA and redness errors similarly and stably reflected improvements from this training program, which the Dice index failed to capture.

Harnessing power of simulation training effectiveness with Kirkpatrick model in emergency surgical airway procedures

ObjectivesTraining effectiveness indicates how good a program has met pre-set training objectives or organizational goals for the best benefit of healthcare professionals and service users in the community. The study aimed to evaluate training effectiveness following implementation of new training curriculum of emergency surgical airway procedures (Cricothyroidotomy) organized by the Queen Elizabeth Hospital. DesignThis training evaluation relied on observational descriptive study design. Timed task on Cricothyroidotomy procedures and standardized post-training questionnaire were applied to assess the first 3 levels of Kirkpatrick's model: (Level-1) Reaction by training satisfaction; (Level-2) Learning by acquisition of knowledge and skills assessment passing rate; (Level-3) Behavior by personal strengths. SettingThis program was operated in the Multi-Disciplinary Simulation and Skills Centre, a hospital-based high-fidelity simulation training center accredited by the Society for Simulation in Healthcare. ParticipantsThe study recruited 80 trauma service providers, including 35 general surgeons, 15 emergency physicians, 10 anesthesiologists or intensivists, 6 neurosurgeons, 4 orthopedic surgeons, and 10 emergency nurses from five trauma centers under the Hospital Authority. All underwent the Advanced Trauma Life Support training in advance. ResultsCompared with reference score from previous training sessions, the result of program using new training curriculum and simulator demonstrated significant training satisfaction of participants (Level-1), and high level of assertiveness, mental preparedness, self-efficacy, and internal locus of control and responsibility (p < .01, for all in Level-3). All participants (N = 80) completed entire Cricothyroidotomy procedure in 2 min without technical errors (Assessment passing rate = 100%) (Level-2). ConclusionsUnder Kirkpatrick model, simulation training in Cricothyroidotomy procedure using new curriculum and simulators has been proven to be useful for healthcare professionals involved in trauma service management. The result suggests that application of a state-of-the-art training tools to advanced surgical skills training could improve training satisfaction, knowledge and skills acquisition, and personal strengths transferable to clinical practice. ACGME competenciesPractice Based Learning and Improvement.

Special Physical Characteristic and Training Strategy of Badminton Based on Machine Learning Algorithm

Machine learning algorithms involve many fields such as statistics and probability theory. It is mainly aimed at computer simulation or execution of human learning behaviors to acquire new knowledge and skills. And the existing knowledge is to be integrated and then continue to be improved. This study aims to introduce a machine learning algorithm to establish a corresponding training effect evaluation model, to use the model to research and analyze the special physical fitness training strategy of badminton, and to discuss the appropriate badminton physical fitness training method. At the same time, the Markov model is used to compare the effect of the machine learning algorithm model. The experimental results show that the combination of four kinds of training of phosphate energy supply capacity, speed, sensitivity, and core strength can improve the training performance of badminton players by 10 points and the training efficiency by 4%. Therefore, it is necessary to comprehensively and reasonably arrange the four physical training methods to achieve better training effects. The average evaluation and prediction accuracies of the machine learning algorithm model were 86% and 87%, respectively, and the computing time was 26.7 ms and 13.6 ms. The average evaluation and prediction accuracies of the Markov model were 79% and 82%, respectively, and the computing time was 19.5 ms and 11.8 ms. It can be seen that the model based on the machine learning algorithm is more accurate than the Markov model.

Research Progress on Responsiveness of Activities of Daily Living Scales of Patients with Stroke

Stroke is characterized with high morbidity, high disability rate and high mortality rate. Motor dysfunction after stroke often leads to decreased activities of daily living (ADL) and affects the quality of life of patients. It is of great significance to select a scale with good responsiveness in clinical and scientific work to reflect the changes of ADL abilities of patients sensitively. In this paper, we summarized the assessment items, characteristics and target population of the Barthel index (BI), functional independence measure (FIM) and modified Rankin scale (mRS), which were commonly used at home and abroad for ADL evaluation of stroke patients, and analyzed the responsiveness of these three scales in stroke patients at different stages of disease. For acute stroke patients, the responsiveness of BI and mRS scale was lower than that of FIM scale. For subacute stroke patients, BI, FIM and mRS Scales all showed good responsiveness, but due to the simple evaluation content, BI scale had a "ceiling" effect and its responsiveness was lower than mRS scale. For patients in chronic stage of stroke, their physical function recovery has almost reached a plateau, and their ADL ability recovery mainly focuses on family and social life, but BI, FIM and mRS scale lack evaluation items about family and social life, resulting in poor responsiveness. Frenchay activities index (FAI) and Longshi Scale (LS) have added IADL evaluation content to the commonly used ADL scales. However, the FAI and LS scales are not widely used, and there is still a lack of relevant studies on their responsiveness. In the future studies, the application of FAI and LS scales in patients with different stages after stroke will be strengthened, and the study on their responsiveness will be carried out, in order to provide a stronger basis for the development of rehabilitation training plan and evaluation of training effect for patients with stroke.

High-fidelity, simulation-based microsurgical training for neurosurgical residents.

Simulation is increasingly recognized as an important supplement to operative training. The live rat femoral artery model is a well-established model for microsurgical skills simulation. In this study, the authors present an 11-year experience incorporating a comprehensive, longitudinal microsurgical training curriculum into a Canadian neurosurgery program. The first goal was to evaluate training effectiveness, using a well-studied rating scale with strong validity. The second goal was to assess the impact of the curriculum on objective measures of subsequent operating room performance during postgraduate year (PGY)-5 and PGY-6 training. PGY-2 neurosurgery residents completed a 1-year curriculum spanning 17 training sessions divided into 5 modules of increasing fidelity. Both perfused duck wing and live rat vessel training models were used. Three modules comprised live microvascular anastomosis. Trainee performance was video recorded and blindly graded using the Objective Structured Assessment of Technical Skills Global Rating Scale. Eleven participants who completed the training curriculum and 3 subjects who had not participated had their subsequent operative performances evaluated when they were at the PGY-5 and PGY-6 levels. Eighteen participants completed 106 microvascular anastomoses during the study. There was significant improvement in 6 measurable skills during the curriculum. The mean overall score was significantly higher on the fifth attempt compared with the first attempt for all 3 live anastomotic modules (p < 0.001). Each module had a different improvement profile across the skills assessed. Those who completed the microvascular skills curriculum demonstrated a greater number of independent evaluations during superficial surgical exposure, deep exposure, and primary maneuvers at the PGY-5 and PGY-6 levels. High-fidelity microsurgical simulation training leads to significant improvement in microneurosurgical skills. Transfer of acquired skills to the operative environment and durability for at least 3 to 4 years show encouraging preliminary results and are subject to ongoing investigation.

The effects of a dilemma management training program on mental health: a prospective study with mid-level executives in hospitals

PurposeMid-level executives are confronted with many dilemma situations, in which they are forced to decide between conflicting options, none of them leading to the desired result. If they fail to cope with them constructively, their individual risk for mental strains increases (Gerlmaier and Latniak, 2013). Initial findings focusing on executives in industry (Bossmann, 2020) show that fostering effective dilemma management in executives is a preventive factor against stress-related diseases. Yet, there is little empirical research that evaluates the contribution of dilemma management training on leadership’s mental health prevention in hospitals. This study aims to examine whether such a training program, adapted to current working conditions in German hospitals, promotes mid-level executives’ mental health.Design/methodology/approachA 10-month training program was administered to N = 69 senior physicians, senior nurses and senior service and administrative staff in four hospitals. To evaluate training effects on perceived stress reactivity, on cognitive and emotional irritation over time as well as the effects of the training dose on these results, participants’ self-reported measures were collected at four points in time: before (t0), during (t1), immediately after (t2) and three months after the intervention (t3).FindingsOverall, participants showed less cognitive irritation and perceived stress reactivity over time. However, their emotional irritation did not change significantly. The dose of training participation did not moderate these results.Originality/valueThis paper contributes to the prevention of stress-related diseases and the promotion of sensemaking in mid-level executives’ dilemma management routine in the face of increasingly aggravating working conditions due to financial restrictions in the German health-care system. Findings of this study are explained in greater depth using previously reported qualitative data from the same research project.

Performance-Based Training Effectiveness Evaluation: Faculty Retooling in Focus

Performance-Based Training Effectiveness Evaluation: Faculty Retooling in Focus