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Effectiveness of a computer-assisted instruction program for teaching sanitation
Journal of the American Dietetic Association
|January 1, 1985
Summary
Computer-assisted instruction (CAI) and lecture method of instruction (LMI) are equally effective for hospital foodservice sanitation training. Younger employees showed higher knowledge gains with CAI, which also improved attitudes toward training.
Area of Science:
- Foodservice Management
- Educational Technology
- Hospital Operations
Background:
- Effective sanitation training is crucial in hospital foodservice to prevent foodborne illnesses.
- Traditional lecture methods (LMI) are common, but newer technologies like computer-assisted instruction (CAI) offer potential benefits.
Purpose of the Study:
- To compare the effectiveness of computer-assisted instruction (CAI) versus the lecture method of instruction (LMI) for teaching sanitation to hospital foodservice employees.
- To evaluate differences in knowledge gain, training time, and employee attitudes between CAI and LMI.
Main Methods:
- A comparative study involving hospital foodservice employees divided into CAI and LMI groups.
- Pre- and post-tests using a sanitation knowledge instrument to measure learning gains.
- Attitude assessment questionnaires to gauge employee perceptions of training methods.
Main Results:
- The CAI group required significantly more training time (97 minutes) compared to the LMI group (32 minutes).
- Employees under 25 years old achieved higher knowledge gains with CAI.
- CAI participants reported improved attitudes toward both CAI and sanitation training.
Conclusions:
- Both CAI and LMI are equally effective for teaching sanitation to most hospital foodservice employees.
- CAI may be particularly beneficial for younger employees and can positively influence attitudes towards training.