Motivation and Reading Achievement: Understanding the Needs and Motivation Processes of Adult Literacy Learners

Adult struggling readers are understudied and most evidence-based remedial approaches target youth. This thesis examined relationships among motivation constructs across typical and struggling adult readers. Age was also investigated as a moderator in these relationships. Participants included 198 adults in adult basic education and 138 undergraduate students. Examining the influence of self-efficacy on reading achievement, moderation analyses indicated there were stronger relationships for typical readers. Furthermore, stronger relationships were found for younger participants when moderated by age. Additional regression analyses identified positive relationships between two measures of intrinsic motivation and reading value. This relationship was replicated for avoidance and value. Though age was not uniformly sampled across ability grouping, age did not account for these effects. Despite difficulties with reading, adults still exhibited motivation to engage with texts with equal to greater levels of reading value. Value and intrinsic motivation may have unique developmental courses associated with longstanding reading challenges.

Livestock Handling Needs Improvement

The article discusses problems with the handling of livestock and the conclusion of the article states "rough handling of livestock is not only inhumane, but can cause excessive losses due to sickness and slower growth...careful handling of livestock in all phases of production is prerequisite to a profitable business".

Needs of High Functioning Teenagers and Adults with Autism (Tips from a Recovered Autistic)

Some of the topics discussed in the article include: Direct Fixations, Gradual Introduction to a Career, Talent and Deficit Areas, Thinking in Pictures, Reading and Language, Social Problems, Recognize Need for Change, Cognitive Differences, Constant Anxiety, Improvement Takes Time, Family Background and Depression, Sensory Problems, Aggressive and Self-Injurious Behavior.

Identification of rehabilitation needs after a stroke: an exploratory study

Affiliation: Jacqueline Rousseau : École de réadaptation, Faculté de médecine, Université de Montréal

Rehabilitation needs for older adults with stroke living at home: perceptions of four populations

The BRAD group is composed of/ Le groupe BRAD est composé de : Sylvie Belleville, Gina Bravo, Louise Demers, Philippe Landreville, Louisette Mercier, Nicole Paquet, Hélène Payette, Constant Rainville, Bernadette Ska and René Verreault.

Impact of Information Communication Technology (ICT) on Professional Development and Educational Needs of Library Professionals in the Universities of Kerala

The shift from print to digital information has a high impact on all components of the academic library system in India especially the users, services and the staff. Though information is considered as an important resource, the use of ICT tools to collect and disseminate information has been in a slow pace in majority of the University libraries This may be due to various factors like insufficient funds, inadequate staff trained in handling computers and software packages, administrative concerns etc. In Kerala, automation has been initiated in almost all University libraries using library automation software and is under different stages of completion. There are not much studies conducted about the effects of information communication technologies on the professional activities of library professionals in the universities in Kerala. It is important to evaluate whether progress in ICT has had any impact on the library profession in these highest educational institutions. The aim of the study is to assess whether the developments in information communication technologies have any influence on the library professionals’ professional development, and the need for further education and training in the profession and evaluate their skills in handling developments in ICT. The total population of the study is 252 including the permanently employed professional library staff in central libraries and departmental libraries in the main campuses of the universities under study. This is almost a census study of the defined population of users. The questionnaire method was adopted for collection of data for this study, supplemented by interviews of Librarians to gather additional information. Library Professionals have a positive approach towards ICT applications and services in Libraries, but majority do not have the opportunities to develop their skills and competencies in their work environment. To develop competitive personnel in a technologically advanced world, high priority must be given to develop competence in ICT applications, library management and soft skills in library professionals, by the University administrators and Library associations. Library science schools and teaching departments across the country have to take significant steps to revise library science curriculum, and incorporate significant changes to achieve the demands and challenges of library science profession.

Information needs for a purchase of fairtrade coffee

This research investigates what information German Fairtrade coffee consumers search for during pre-purchase information seeking and to what extent information is retrieved. Furthermore, the sequence of the information search as well as the degree of cognitive involvement is highlighted. The role of labeling, the importance of additional ethical information and its quality in terms of concreteness as well as the importance of product price and organic origin are addressed. A set of information relevant to Fairtrade consumers was tested by means of the Information Display Matrix (IDM) method with 389 Fairtrade consumers. Results show that prior to purchase, information on product packages plays an important role and is retrieved rather extensively, but search strategies that reduce the information processing effort are applied as well. Furthermore, general information is preferred over specific information. Results of two regression analyses indicate that purchase decisions are related to search behavior variables rather than to socio-demographic variables and purchase motives. In order to match product information with consumers’ needs, marketers should offer information that is reduced to the central aspects of Fairtrade.

Assessing self-regulated learning in early childhood education : Difficulties, needs, and prospects

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Push button parliament–why India needs a non-partisan, recorded vote system

Decisions of national importance are made by Parliamentary voting. Yet Indian Members of Parliament (MPs) vote with a remarkable lack of freedom and accountability. The introduction of the Tenth Schedule in the Constitution has crippled free expression, since it provides that MPs voting against ‘any direction’ of their Party are liable to disqualification from the legislature  In addition, except for Constitutional amendments, Indian Parliamentary Procedure Rules do not require votes of MPs to be recorded unless the Speaker’s decision is contested in the House. The result is that voting in the House has become mechanical, controlled by Party politics and devoid of responsibility. This paper comments on a general theory of democratic accountability through the lens of Parliamentary voting. It suggests that the voting system adopted in the Parliament is an effective indicator to measure the level of accountability of its Members. In the context of India, this paper argues that the level of accountability will increase to a desirable extent only when there is adoption of a recorded system for every important House vote. Upon examination of India’s record thus far (through the sample of the 14th Lok Sabha) it becomes evident that the level of divisions (recorded votes) is substantially lower than other countries. This leads the paper to probe, as to why that might be the case. Part II of the paper answers that question by examining the Tenth Schedule of the Constitution. The paper scrutinizes the disproportionate influence of the Party in decision making in the Parliament. Apart from dealing with the inherent problem of the Tenth Schedule, this paper suggests two procedural changes to make parliamentary expression more meaningful. Firstly, the recording of all important votes within the Parliament and secondly, registering Party whips with the Minister of Parliamentary Affairs so that the voter knows the clear stand of every Parliamentary continuum. The focus of the paper is thus to bring back the attention of the legislators to their central function, which is deliberation on and the passage of legislation.

Adaptación cultural del cuestionario LINQ (Lung Information Needs Questionnaire) en pacientes con enfermedad respiratoria crónica en un programa de rehabilitación pulmonar en Cali, Colombia

Objetivo: Adaptar culturalmente el cuestionario LINQ (Lung Information Needs Questionnaire) en pacientes con enfermedad pulmonar crónica. Métodos: Estudio descriptivo, después de la traducción del cuestionario por traductor certificado y de la adaptación cultural, se aplicó en ocho pacientes para identificar las dificultades y dudas relacionadas con el entendimiento de las preguntas, la terminología y para evaluar no solo la calidad de la traducción, sino también para verificar aspectos prácticos de su aplicación. Posteriormente, se realizó una segunda traducción al idioma inglés la cual fue enviada a los autores para asegurar el contenido original del cuestionario y conseguir el aval para su uso. Resultados: La muestra en la fase de adaptación cultural fue constituida por 6 hombres y 2 mujeres con una edad promedio de 61 años. La versión en españo ldel LINQ y la adaptación cultural fue comprensible y fácil de usar y no presentó discrepancias con la versión original durante el proceso de retratraducción. Conclusiones: La traducción al español y la adaptacion del LINQ fue adecuada pues los pacientes no manifestaron dificultades para entender y responder las preguntas. Esto podrá facilitar la realización de futuros estudios que evalúen el componente educativo en los programas de rehabiltación pulmonar.

Fun with messy play : ideas and activities for children with special needs.

Colores vivos, sonidos suaves, texturas extrañas, sabores y olores, forman parte de cómo los niños desarrollan la conciencia sensorial. Las actividades propuestas en este manual aumentan la percepción sensorial de los niños con necesidades especiales, mediante el uso imaginativo de la vida cotidiana, que les ayuda a mejorar su coordinación, habilidades comunicativas y cognitivas, así como su autoestima y habilidades sociales. Al permitir a los niños explorar sus sentidos mientras se divierten, proporciona una terapia relajante que fomenta la capacidad de respuesta sensorial sin crearles estrés.

Meeting the needs of disafected students : engaging students with social, emotional and behavioural difficulties.

Recurso que ofrece actividades para involucrar a los estudiantes desmotivados y asegurar que tengan éxito en su experiencia de aprendizaje, independientemente de sus necesidades particulares. A través de una variedad de enfoques y técnicas, incluida la alfabetización emocional, ofrece estrategias de apoyo y da ejemplos prácticos de cómo estimular e involucrar a estos estudiantes en la gestión de su comportamiento y su aprendizaje. Describe las causas del absentismo escolar y expone una serie de síndromes y trastornos que pueden dar lugar a la aversión a la escuela.