Impact on the quality of learning as a result of the use of computers in schools

The educational software and computer assisted learning has been used in schools to promote the interest of students in new ways of thinking and learning so it can be useful in the reading learning process. Experimental studies performed in preschool and school age population have shown a better yield and a positive effect in reading, mathematics and cognitive skills in children who use educative software for fi fteen to twenty minutes a day periods. The goal of this study was to evaluate the progression in verbal, visual-motor integration and reading skills in children who were using educational software to compare them with a group in traditional pedagogic methodology. Results: All children were evaluated before using any kind of pedagogic approach. Initial evaluation revealed a lower–age score in all applied test. 11% of them were at high risk for learning disorders. There was a second evaluation that showed a significant positive change compared with the fi rst one. Nevertheless, despite some items, there were no general differences comparing the groups according if they were using or not a computer. In conclusion, policies on using educational software and computers must be revaluated due to the fact that children in our public schools come from a deprived environment with a lack of opportunities to use technologies.

The instrumentality of the portfolios in the teach-learning process: study with higher education Portuguese teachers

In a time when higher education come for deep changes and if intends an education more centered in the pupil, the teach-learning portfolios appears as a tool to use, because versatile and with innumerable potentialities. This article reveals the results gotten with higher education teachers, who we looked for to know if these appeal in use the teach-learning portfolios, in the curricular units that teach. We looked for, equally, to perceive of that forms these are used. This is an exploratory study, basically descriptive, that does not have pretensions to generalize for all the teaching population. We elaborated and we applied a questionnaire, with 290 teachers of higher education public, university and polytechnic. We verify that the percentage of the teachers that uses the portfolios in the teach- learning process is not very raised.

The biofeedback use in motor learning of people with spinal cord injury

The use of biofeedback in the spinal cord injuryperson rehabilitation has been increasing eventhough there are no data about the effi cacy of suchtechnique. The study aimed to evaluate the effi cacyof the technique in the motor rehabilitation ofspinal cord injured patients with different lesions.Using case studies, three participants, two paraplegicsand one quadriplegic, with different lesionlevels and degrees of defi ciency were exposed toelectromyography biofeedback training sessions.Data were obtained from the training sessions withbiofeedback, from three manual test examinationsof the muscles straight and from the reports of theparticipants after the training process. These sourcesof data were compared and the results of all thethree different sources showed improvement forall the participants. The study concluded that theelectromyography biofeedback technique can bean important tool in the rehabilitation process ofpatients with this kind of lesion.

Children treated in psychoanalytical psychotherapy for learning problems

A clinical psychotherapy needs to turn its gaze to the current demands, and update its practice in empirical studies. The objective of this research is to ascertain the sociodemographic and clinical characteristics of children treated in psychotherapy by learning problems. We conducted a retrospective documentary study with records of 2106 children treated between 1979 and 2007 in two outpatient psychological care of the city of Porto Alegre, southern Brazil. The results showed that demand for Learning Problems is the fourth largest cause of psychotherapeutic care. There was no statistically significant difference regarding gender. Children with learning problems come to psychotherapy more frequently in the early stages of elementary school, around 7 years old. Increased demand for psychotherapy of children with learning problems takes place in May. Perhaps, learning difficulties can be understood simultaneously as a symptom global, in which other aspects, besides the uniqueness of the subject are involved. We conclude that individual and social aspects involved in Learning Problems may be useful in the clinical management of these children by professionals who are dedicated to meeting this particular clientele. One must be aware of ongoing partnership which should be placed between psychologist and pedagogue. Both professionals, education and health, account for components of the child to know

Self-medication and related terms: a conceptual reflection

Introduction: self-medication has become a growing practice in the world population. This phenomenon has been promoted as a form of self-care, with a positive impact on reducing spending in health systems, however there is concern about the potential negative effects related to inadequate diagnosis and treatment, which can affect health of individuals. This dual perception of the phenomenon is partly related to a variety of terms and concepts used, that make difficult its theoretical and empirical approach. Harmonization of the definitions involved is required in order to make adequate epidemiological comparisons. Objectives: analyze the concept of self medication and related terms from the definitions in the literature of the subject. Conclusions: in the last four decades it has been an evolution of both the wording and the definitions related to self-medication, from a very simple concept that implies the absence of prescription, to more complex ones that encompass very diverse behaviors, even those mediated by an act of prescription but not followed or not completed by the patient. Additionally the conceptual proliferation seen, justify the ordering of the terms related to self-medication. This paper presents a proposal for classification in four groups: a. self-medication, b. self care, c. pharmaceutical preparations and medicines, and d. prescription. This proposal should facilitate the exploration and analysis of the phenomenon and allow future theoretical approaches.

Identification of the Learning Styles in the Students of Exercise Physiology in the Rehabilitation and Human Development Faculty

The object of this study is to identify the learning styles (LS) used by the students of the subject of physiology of the exercise of the program of Physiotherapy, with the purpose of establishing a direct relationship later on between the learning styles and the possible pedagogic strategies that but they favor the compression of the physiology of the exercise 48 subject of second and third year of career they were interviewed through the instrument standardized compound number (CHAEA). This study carried out an analysis descriptive and of typical deviation of the data. They were differences statistically significant in the styles of active and reflexive learning, in front of the Theoretical and pragmatic styles what puts in evidence the necessity to generate pedagogic strategies inside the subject that this chord with the tendency of the active and reflexive learning of the students.

The Recognition as a Quality Methodology Proposal in the Learning Process

In the education field, the question for the holistic formation is continuous and controversial. Moreover, with the obvious changes in the global knowledge production, apprehension and transmission, is crucial asking for the role of the education in the changes of the individual toward autonomy and take decisions in relationship with the educational process and the responsibility like a person sharing with knowledge like an issue of social development. In this context, this paper, presents results of an investigation made on 1995, about the recognition value like a methodology proposal of learning quality, for consider their propositions to be in force into an educational structure.

Motivation, the Engine of Learning

This essay centers in motivation as a fundamental aspect of learning and in the double way sense that this relation must have. It defines the word “motivation” and the manner how relationship between students and teachers come about in the game of helping out or reduce motivation, and thus learning. It also defines the reason why teachers must help build up the so called “intrinsic motivation”, ending with the importance this has and how it can be achieved.

Descripción matemática con dimensiones fractales de células normales y con anormalidades citológicas de cuello uterino

Introducción. La geometría fractal ha mostrado ser adecuada en la descripción matemática de objetos irregulares; esta medida se ha denominado dimensión fractal. La aplicación del análisis fractal para medir los contornos de las células normales así como aquellas que presentan algún tipo de anormalidad, ha mostrado la posibilidad de caracterización matemática de su irregularidad. Objetivos. Medir, a partir de la geometría fractal células del epitelio escamoso de cuello uterino clasificadas como normales, atipias escamosas de significado indeterminado (ASC-US) y lesiones intraepiteliales escamosas de bajo grado (LEIBG), diagnosticadas mediante observación microscópica, en busca de mediciones matemáticas que las distingan. Metodología. Este es un estudio exploratorio descriptivo en el que se calcularon las dimensiones fractales, con el método de box counting simplificado y convencional, de los contornos celular y nuclear de 13 células del epitelio escamoso de cuello uterino normales y con anormalidades como ASC-US y lesiones intraepiteliales de bajo grado (LEI BG), a partir de fotografías digitales de 7 células normales, 2 ASCUS y 4 LEI BG diagnosticadas con criterios citomorfológicos mediante observación microscópica convencional. Resultados. Se desarrolló una medida cuantitativa, objetiva y reproducible del grado de irregularidad en las células del epitelio escamoso de cuello uterino identificadas microscópicamente como normales, ASC-US y LEI BG. Conclusiones Se evidenció una organización fractal en la arquitectura celular normal, así como en células ASC-US y las lesiones intraepiteliales de bajo grado (LEI BG). No se encontraron diferencias entre los tipos celulares estudiados.

Renovación curricular en programas de ciencias de la salud y su impacto en las prácticas pedagógicas de los profesores

Este artículo es un avance del proyecto de investigación “Transformaciones de las prácticas pedagógicas de los profesores en un proceso de renovación curricular”. Su marco conceptual se fundamenta en el análisis de cuatro ejes centrales: el primero hace referencia al concepto de currículo, que compromete varios aspectos relacionados con los diferentes actores del sistema educativo; el segundo afronta las renovaciones curriculares en programas de Ciencias de la Salud, que permite aclarar y determinar lo que la comunidad académica entiende al respecto, sus características, fines y efectos; el tercero analiza la información para identificar los factores que posibilitan la apropiación o no de los principios de las renovaciones curriculares reflejados en las prácticas pedagógicas de los profesores; el cuarto explora conceptualizaciones acerca de cómo el profesor interpreta y orienta su actuar educativo. Finalmente, se propone una discusión cuyo hilo conductor responde a las siguientes preguntas: ¿Cómo los procesos de renovación curricular en programas de formación profesional en Ciencias de la Salud impactan las prácticas pedagógicas de los profesores? ¿Cuáles son los factores que posibilitan la apropiación de los principios de las renovaciones curriculares en las prácticas pedagógicas de los profesores en programas de formación profesional en Ciencias de la Salud?

The acquisition of expository uses of language

Objective: This study offers a description of the kinds of linguistic aids offered by adults while giving explanations to young children about different issues. During the midst of these conversations children have several opportunities to learn, not only from objects and events, but also from the utterances used to refer to them, learning how realities are named after, and in many cases, how to participate in them. Methodology: Through the analysis of eleven minutes of interaction between young child and his maternal grandparents. Results: Adults offers young child different discursive ways for helping him to add information, organize and clarify the topic that he is talking about. Conclusions: The results allow to identify different ways that the adults use for helping young child to improve his explanations.

Continuous improvement programs as processes for organizational learning: a case study of a company in the food products industry

This article intends to show the relationships between quality practices and the process of organizational learning. When we look at the literature about programs of continuous improvement we see that theoreticians consider that the process of organizational learning is a superior stage in the quality culture adopted by companies. To investigate this possibility, we put together a series of indicators taken from classic authors who have written about organizational learning. Adopting a multiple methodology, we applied these indicators to two plants belonging to the Nestlé food product company which have introduced continuous improvement programs over the last two years.

Estudio de factibilidad para la exportación de pitahaya amarilla al mercado de Japón, como uno de los países líderes de la cuenca del Pacífico

A través de la elaboración de un análisis de mercado, de la situación actual del producto a exportar a nivel mundial y del sector agrícola tanto Colombiano como Japonés, y tomando como referente las diversas teorías de comercio internacional, se logra establecer un plan de negocio viable, en donde se define la forma correcta y factible de llevar a cabo el proceso de exportación, y de esta manera lograr el posicionamiento de un fruto exótico colombiano en el exterior. A partir del análisis realizado al sector agrícola Colombiano y Japonés, y teniendo en cuenta la situación actual de la pitahaya amarilla a nivel mundial, se logró identificar el comportamiento de la oferta y la demanda de este fruto, y la frecuencia con la que se realizan las exportaciones, con el fin de establecer las necesidades del mercado de Japón y aprovechar la ventaja comparativa que Colombia tiene frente a este país para poder suplir el mercado. Ante la indiscutible escasez de frutos exóticos como lo es la pitahaya amarilla en un país como Japón, dadas las condiciones geográficas con las que cuenta, y al ser este uno de los productos más apetecidos en esta sociedad, fue el motivo por el cual este país se escogió como destino para realizar el proceso de exportación. Adicional a esto, la ubicación geográfica de ambos países, y sus regulaciones y normas internacionales, hacen posible y viable la ejecución del presente estudio.

Archivo digital de imágenes diagnósticas enfocado a tórax y abdomen de Fundación Cardioinfantil – instituto de cardiología

El desarrollo del archivo docente de imágenes diagnósticas, permite compartir y difundir el conocimiento de la colección de casos e imágenes radiológicas con rapidez y facilidad al personal de la Clínica Fundación Cardio-Infantil – Instituto de Cardiología, a través por portal web “e-cardio”, contribuyendo en la formación académica del personal médico, técnico y administrativo.

El papel de la migración rumana en la transformación de las relaciones internacionales entre España y Rumania. Periodo 2004-2012

El presente trabajo de grado estudia las relaciones internacionales entre España y Rumania en virtud de la migración de rumanos a España en el periodo 2004-2012. El estudio analiza los antecedentes y vínculos migratorios entre España y Rumania y el perfil migratorio rumano. Así mismo, describe el proceso de adhesión de Rumania a la Unión Europea y analiza la compleja integración de los rumanos al espacio comunitario y las discutidas acciones estatales por parte de España en este contexto. La evolución en las relaciones entre España y Rumania, es pieza clave para comprender los diferentes momentos de su relación migratoria, dicha evolución afectó, el proceso de “integración” de los inmigrantes rumanos, situación que alcanzó su punto más crítico durante la reciente crisis económica española. Teniendo en cuenta, datos de fuentes estadísticas y académicas, se evaluaron las redes migratorias como mecanismo para el asentamiento y crecimiento de los rumanos en España.