Examining the Effectiveness of the After Action Review for Online and Face-to-Face Discussion Groups

Author

William Cradick, Minnesota State University - Mankato

Abstract

There is not enough research in the utilization of the After Action Review (AAR), in a college setting. The purpose of this study was to determine the effectiveness of the AAR in both face-to-face and online classroom environments. Over the period of a semester, participants of undergraduate psychology courses, at a mid-sized university, conducted AARs with their static groups. Overall course and group activity grades were measured, along with self-efficacy, satisfaction, and motivation ratings. The AAR was found to be overall ineffective at improving performance outcomes. The evidence is not conclusive enough to suggest that the AAR will not be a useful learning tool in a college environment. More research is needed to determine how best to implement the structured debrief.

Advisor

Andrea Lassiter

Committee Member

Moses Langley

Committee Member

Kathleen Dale

Date of Degree

2014

Language

english

Document Type

Thesis

Degree

Master of Arts (MA)

Department

Psychology

College

Social and Behavioral Sciences

Recommended Citation

Cradick, W. (2014). Examining the Effectiveness of the After Action Review for Online and Face-to-Face Discussion Groups [Master’s thesis, Minnesota State University, Mankato]. Cornerstone: A Collection of Scholarly and Creative Works for Minnesota State University, Mankato. https://cornerstone.lib.mnsu.edu/etds/352/

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