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Data feedback and group problem‐solving: An approach to organizational development in schools
Author(s) -
Kelman Eugenia,
Wolff Gladys
Publication year - 1976
Publication title -
psychology in the schools
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.738
H-Index - 75
eISSN - 1520-6807
pISSN - 0033-3085
DOI - 10.1002/1520-6807(197610)13:4<421::aid-pits2310130413>3.0.co;2-d
Subject(s) - staffing , psychology , interpersonal communication , applied psychology , organization development , team development , medical education , social psychology , knowledge management , nursing , computer science , medicine
Two approaches to psychological consultation were combined for school staff development and improved organizational functioning: data feedback with group discussion. Data were collected on numbers, types, and outcome of referrals to the staffing team of two schools. Specific problems uncovered were discussed by the special services staff. As a result, the staffing team radically revised its procedures to utilize time of teachers and special services personnel more efficiently, to improve staffing team morale, and to provide better services to students. viewing the problems as organizational or systematic, rather than personal or interpersonal in nature, contributed to the success of the project.