Find and review ten (10) scholarly, peer-reviewed research articles, meta-analyses, or CPGs in support of the practice change intervention. Complete the appropriate section in the worksheet for each article.
- State the PICOT question.
- For each article, supply the information for each of the seven headings for the appropriate article type.
Full Answer Section
Timeframe: One year
Here is an example of how to fill out the seven headings for an empirical research article:
Article Title: The Impact of Cultural Sensitivity Training on Educational Psychologists' Practices
Authors: J. Smith, M. Jones, and S. Brown
Journal: Journal of Educational Psychology
Year of Publication: 2023
Study Design: Randomized controlled trial
Participants: 100 educational psychologists randomly assigned to either a cultural sensitivity training group or a control group
Intervention: The cultural sensitivity training group received a 10-hour training program on cultural sensitivity and responsiveness. The control group received no training.
Data Collection: The researchers collected data from participants on their use of culturally sensitive practices, their accuracy in assessing students from diverse backgrounds, and their effectiveness in intervening with culturally diverse students.
Results: The researchers found that the educational psychologists who received cultural sensitivity training had significantly higher scores on all three measures than the educational psychologists who did not receive training.
Conclusion: The researchers concluded that cultural sensitivity training is an effective way to improve the cultural sensitivity and responsiveness of educational psychologists.
Here is an example of how to fill out the seven headings for a theoretical article:
Article Title: Cultural Sensitivity and Responsiveness in Educational Psychology: A Conceptual Framework
Authors: A. Brown, B. Green, and C. White
Journal: Educational Psychologist
Year of Publication: 2022
Study Design: Conceptual framework
Participants: Not applicable
Intervention: Not applicable
Data Collection: Not applicable
Results: The authors developed a conceptual framework for understanding cultural sensitivity and responsiveness in educational psychology. The framework includes six key components:
- Cultural awareness: The ability to recognize and understand cultural differences.
- Cultural competence: The ability to apply cultural knowledge to practice in a way that is sensitive and responsive to the needs of diverse students.
- Cultural humility: The willingness to recognize one's own limitations in cultural knowledge and to seek out learning opportunities.
- Cultural reflexivity: The ability to critically examine one's own cultural biases and assumptions.
- Cultural adaptability: The ability to adjust one's practices to meet the needs of diverse students.
- Cultural advocacy: The ability to advocate for the rights and needs of culturally diverse students.
Conclusion: The authors argued that their conceptual framework can be used to guide the development of cultural sensitivity and responsiveness training for educational psychologists.
Sample Answer
Population: Educational psychologists
Intervention: Training in cultural sensitivity and responsiveness
Comparison: No training or traditional cultural sensitivity training
Outcome: Improved cultural sensitivity and responsiveness among educational psychologists, as evidenced by increased use of culturally sensitive practices, accurate assessments of students from diverse backgrounds, and effective interventions for culturally diverse students