Assessing the effectiveness of two-year banking and insurance technology programs of junior colleges in Taiwan, R.O.C.: An application of the Context Input Process Product (CIPP) evaluation model

The purpose of this descriptive study was to evaluate the banking and insurance technology curriculum at ten junior colleges in Taiwan. The study focused on curriculum, curriculum materials, instruction, support services, student achievement and job performance. Data was collected from a diverse sample of faculty, students, alumni, and employers. ^ Questionnaires on the evaluation of curriculum at technical junior colleges were developed for use in this specific case. Data were collected from the sample described above and analyzed utilizing ANOVA, T-Tests and crosstabulations. Findings are presented which indicate that there is room for improvement in terms of meeting individual students' needs. ^ Using Stufflebeam's CIPP model for curriculum evaluation it was determined that the curriculum was adequate in terms of the knowledge and skills imparted to students. However, students were dissatisfied with the rigidity of the curriculum and the lack of opportunity to satisfy the individual needs of students. Employers were satisfied with both the academic preparation of students and their on the job performance. ^ In sum, the curriculum of the two-year banking and insurance technology programs of junior college in Taiwan was shown to have served adequately preparing a work force to enter businesses. It is now time to look toward the future and adapt the curriculum and instruction for the future needs of the ever evolving high-tech society. ^

A study of the implementation of junior college *evaluation system in Taiwan

Since the establishment of the evaluation system in 1975, the junior colleges in the Republic of China (Taiwan), have gone through six formal evaluations. We know that evaluation in schooling, like quality control in businesses, should be a systematic, formal, and a continual process. It can doubtless serve as a strategy to refine the quality of education. The purpose of this research is to explore the current practice of junior college evaluation in Taiwan. This provides insight into the development of and quality of the current evaluation system. Moreover, this study also identified the source of problems with the current evaluation system and provided suggestion for improvements.^ In order to attain the above purposes, this research was undertaken in both theoretical and practical ways. First, theoretically, on the basis of a literature review, the theories of educational evaluation and, according to the course and principles of development, a view of the current practice in Taiwan. Secondly, in practice, by means of questionnaires, an analysis of the views of evaluation committeemen, junior college presidents, and administrators were obtained on evaluation models, methods, contents, organization, functions, criteria, grades reports, and others with suggestions for improvement. The summary of findings concludes that most evaluators and evaluatees think the purpose of evaluation can help the colleges explore their difficulties and problems. In addition, it was found that there is significant difference between the two groups regarding the evaluation methods, contents, organization, functions, criteria, grades reports and others, while analyzing these objective data forms the basis for an improved method of evaluation for Junior Colleges in Taiwan. ^

No second chance: junior neonatal nurses' experiences of caring for babies at the end-of-life and their families

Death of an infant is acutely stressful for parents and professionals. Little is known about junior nurses' experiences providing end-of-life care in Neonatal units (NNU). This study aimed to better understand junior nurses' experiences providing end-of-life care in NNU. Neonatal nurses (n = 12) with less than 3 years experience participated in a focus group. Nominal Group Technique (NGT) was used to build consensus around the challenges faced, alongside suggested developments in improving future care provision. Primary analysis involved successive rounds of ranking and decision-making whilst secondary analysis involved thematic analysis. All issues, whether environmental, professional or social appeared driven by an awareness on the part of nurses, that there was no ‘second chance’ which created a huge pressure to ‘get if right’ for the infants and families. Regarding future care 2 areas of improvement identified were ‘Education and Training’ and Support. This paper unpacks these findings making recommendations for practice.

No second chance: the experiences of junior neonatal nurses in providing end-of-life care for babies and families in the NNU

Background

An infant’s death is acutely stressful for parents and professionals. Little is known about junior nurses’ experiences providing end-of-life care in Neonatal Units (NNU).

Objectives

To better understand junior nurses’ experiences providing end-of-life care in NNU, the study explored the challenges and opportunities inherent in their practice relating to providing such care to babies and their families.

Methods

Neonatal nurses (n=12) with less than 3 years’ experience who were undergoing a neonatal education programme participated. Two focus groups were convened each with 6 nurses. The Ethics Committee at the relevant University approved the study. Nominal Group Technique (NGT) was used in the focus groups to build consensus around the challenges faced by junior nurses, alongside suggested developments in improving future care provision. Primary analysis involved successive rounds of ranking and decision making whilst secondary analysis involved thematic analysis.

Results

The study identified the pressures these nurses felt in having only one chance to ‘get it right’ for the infants and their families. They perceived the need for further ‘education and training’ highlighting that improved education provision would include both additional courses and internal training sessions. Greater ‘support’ from mentors themselves more experienced in this aspect of care within the NNU was identified as important in addressing issues around confidence building and skill development.

Conclusions

The results highlight junior nurses’ need for specific education and mentorship around end-of-life care for babies. This presentation will outline the implications for practice, education and further research.

The 10th Anniversary of the Junior Members and Affiliates of the European Academy of Allergy and Clinical Immunology

This year is the 10th anniversary of the European Academy of Allergy and Clinical Immunology (EAACI) Junior Members and Affiliates (JMAs). The aim of this review is to highlight the work and activities of EAACI JMAs. To this end, we have summarized all the initiatives taken by JMAs during the last 10 yr. EAACI JMAs are currently a group of over 2380 clinicians and scientists under the age of 35 yr, who support the continuous education of the Academy's younger members. For the past decade, JMAs enjoy a steadily increasing number of benefits such as free online access to the Academy's journals, the possibility to apply for Fellowships and the Mentorship Program, travel grants to attend scientific meetings, and many more. In addition, JMAs have been involved in task forces, cooperation schemes with other scientific bodies, organization of JMA focused sessions during EAACI meetings, and participation in the activities of EAACI communication platforms. EAACI JMA activities represent an ideal example of recruiting, training, and educating young scientists in order for them to thrive as future experts in their field. This model may serve as a prototype for other scientific communities, several of which have already adapted similar policies.

Principales factores de deserci?n en mujeres porristas a nivel colegial en las categor?as infantil, junior y juvenil de Santiago de Cali entre 2012 y 2014

El abandono deportivo en el medio acad?mico, escolaridad primaria y escolaridad media, representa una de las grandes preocupaciones que afrontamos los t?cnicos, entrenadores y algunos padres que gustan de que sus hijos lleven una vida activa. La perspectiva de los practicantes ha brindado un gran aporte para concluir dichos motivos de abandono son producidos por diversos factores. La investigaci?n presente est? orientada a la elaboraci?n de un plan de prevenci?n para minimizar la deserci?n deportiva de porristas entre las categor?as: infantil ?junior ?juvenil a nivel colegial de la ciudad de Cali mediante una investigaci?n de tipo observacional descriptivo de corte transversal. ayudados por la t?cnica de recolecci?n de la informaci?n (encuestas) y m?todos de investigaci?n (deductivo, investigaci?n, estad?sticos) aplicados al estudio se logr? determinarlas caracter?sticas que rodearon la deserci?n, los principales motivos que la desencadenan realizado en el campo estudiantil, tambi?n se recopilo informaci?n bibliogr?fica referente a la deserci?n deportiva para la recolecci?n de datos se tuvo en cuenta que la poblaci?n encuestada fueran solamente ex porristas de nivel colegial, entre los meses de marzo y abril del 2015, con el fin de procesar los datos recolectados y mediante los resultados obtenidos, solucionar las deficiencias manifestadas que reinciden en la deserci?n deportiva a nivel colegial.

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Assessment of student engagement among junior high school students and associations with self-esteem, burnout, and academic achievement

The aim of the study was to investigate the structure of affective and cognitive engagement using the Student Engagement Instrument (SEI; Appleton, Christenson, Kim, & Reschly, 2006) and to examine the associations to behavioral engagement, as well as student-reported self-esteem, burnout, and academic achievement among Finnish junior high school students. The analyses were carried out in the main sample of 2,485 students, as well as in an independent sample of 821 students. The results showed that the original five-factor structure of the SEI construed along three affective and two cognitive engagement factors fit the current data relatively well. Affective and cognitive student engagement correlated positively with an independent measure of behavioral engagement. Furthermore, affective and cognitive engagement were positively associated with student-reported self-esteem and academic achievement, and negatively with school burnout. The findings provided corroborating evidence for the psychometric properties and utilization of the SEI instrument for assessing the engagement of junior high school students. (DIPF/Orig.)

Entrevista com José Miguel do Nascimento Junior sobre as diretrizes de estruturação em farmácia

O vídeo apresenta a entrevista com o farmacêutico José Miguel do Nascimento Junior, diretor do Departamento de Assistência Farmacêutica e insumos estratégicos do Ministério da Saúde (DAF/MS) sobre o documento "Diretrizes para estruturação de farmácias no âmbito do Sistema Único de Saúde". O documento apresenta os padrões para que as Unidades Básicas de Saúde disponham de farmácias com infraestrutura, recursos humanos e materiais que permitam o desenvolvimento dos serviços farmacêuticos integrados as práticas de saúde.

Entrevista com José Miguel do Nascimento Junior sobre o Hórus

O vídeo apresenta a entrevista com o farmacêutico José Miguel do Nascimento Junior, diretor do Departamento de Assistência Farmacêutica e insumos estratégicos do Ministério da Saúde (DAF/MS) sobre o Sistema Nacional de Gestão da Assistência Farmacêutica, o Hórus, desenvolvido pelo Mistério da Saúde. O sistema tem como objetivo contribuir para a qualificação da gestão da Assistência Farmacêutica nas três esferas da Saúde, promovendo melhoria do atendimento nos serviços e da qualidade de vida dos usuários.

Entrevista com José Miguel do Nascimento Junior sobre o Hórus

O vídeo apresenta a entrevista com o farmacêutico José Miguel do Nascimento Junior, diretor do Departamento de Assistência Farmacêutica e insumos estratégicos do Ministério da Saúde (DAF/MS) sobre o Sistema Nacional de Gestão da Assistência Farmacêutica, o Hórus, desenvolvido pelo Mistério da Saúde. O sistema tem como objetivo contribuir para a qualificação da gestão da Assistência Farmacêutica nas três esferas da Saúde, promovendo melhoria do atendimento nos serviços e da qualidade de vida dos usuários.

Entrevista com José Miguel do Nascimento Junior sobre as diretrizes de estruturação em farmácia

O vídeo apresenta a entrevista com o farmacêutico José Miguel do Nascimento Junior, diretor do Departamento de Assistência Farmacêutica e insumos estratégicos do Ministério da Saúde (DAF/MS) sobre o documento "Diretrizes para estruturação de farmácias no âmbito do Sistema Único de Saúde". O documento apresenta os padrões para que as Unidades Básicas de Saúde disponham de farmácias com infraestrutura, recursos humanos e materiais que permitam o desenvolvimento dos serviços farmacêuticos integrados as práticas de saúde.