Caught in the conundrum: neoliberalism and education in post-conflict Northern Ireland: Exploring Shared Education

Northern Ireland (NI) is emerging from a violent period in its troubled history and remains a
society characterized by segregation between its two main communities. Nowhere is this more
apparent than in education, where for the most part Catholic and Protestant pupils are
educated separately. During the last 30 years there has been a twofold pressure placed on the
education system in NI - at one level to respond to intergroup tensions by promoting
reconciliation, and at another, to deal with national policy demands derived from a global neoliberalist
economic agenda. With reference to current efforts to promote shared education
between separate schools, we explore the uneasy dynamic between a school-based
reconciliation programme in a transitioning society and system-wide values that are driven by
neo-liberalism and its organizational manifestation - new managerialism. We argue that whilst
the former seeks to promote social democratic ideals in education that can have a potentially
transformative effect at societal level, neoliberal priorities have the potential to both subvert
shared education and also to embed it.

Adolescent substance use in the context of the family: a qualitative study of young people’s views on parent-child attachments, parenting style and parental substance use

Background: Adolescent substance use can place youth at risk of a range of poor outcomes. Few studies have attempted to explore in-depth young people’s perceptions of how familial processes and dynamics influence adolescent substance use.
Objectives: This paper aimed to explore risk and protective factors for youth substance use within the context of the family with a view to informing family based interventions.
Methods: Nine focus groups supplemented with participatory techniques were facilitated with a purposive sample of sixty-two young people (age 13-17 years) from post-primary schools across Northern Ireland. The data were transcribed verbatim and analysed using thematic analysis.
Results: Three themes emerged from the data: 1) parent-child attachments, 2) parenting style and 3) parental and sibling substance misuse. Parent-child attachment was identified as an important factor in protecting adolescents from substance use in addition to effective parenting particularly an authoritative style supplemented with parental monitoring and strong parent-child communication to encourage child disclosure. Family substance use was considered to impact on children’s substance use if exposed at an early age and the harms associated with parental substance misuse were discussed in detail. Both parent and child gender differences were cross-cutting themes.
Conclusion: Parenting programmes (tailored to mothers and fathers) may benefit young people via components on authoritative styles, parental monitoring, communication, nurturing attachments and parent-child conflict. Youth living with more complex issues, e.g. parental substance misuse, may benefit from programmes delivered beyond the family environment e.g. school based settings.

A organização da demanda em serviços públicos de saúde bucal: universalidade, eqüidade e integralidade em saúde bucal coletiva

RONCALLI, Angelo Giuseppe. A organização da demanda em serviços públicos de saúde bucal: universalidade, eqüidade e integralidade em Saúde Bucal Coletiva. raçatuba, 2000. 238p. Tese (Doutorado em Odontologia Preventiva e Social). Faculdade de Odontologia, Universidade Estadual Paulista “Júlio de Mesquita Filho”

Skadeförebyggande träningsmetoder mot hamstringsskador inom svensk herrelitfotboll i jämförelse med rekommenderad evidensbaserad forskning

Purpose The purpose of this study was to describe the evidence-based research recommendations on injury prevention methods against hamstring injuries among Swedish men's elite team in football. The research-based recommendations was then to be compared with the way Swedish elite football teams work to prevent hamstrings injuries. Method First a literature search of PubMed and SPORTDiscuss was made to find the most evidence-based training methods to hamstring injuries. Then an Internet questionnaire regarding injury prevention training methods against hamstring injuries was sent to all Swedish elite football teams. The answers off the questionnaire was then compared with the research that had the most evidence based training methods to hamstring injuries. Results Research shows that the method with the most evidence is eccentric strength training. Flexibility, static stretch and core stability training is research methods that can be used to prevent hamstrings injuries but these methods lack a large validated research basis. 8 of 32 (25 %) teams answered the questionnaire. All teams indicated that they were working with injury prevention methods but the methods varied from the eccentric strength training to periodization and flexibility training. 2 of 8 teams indicated that they worked with eccentric strength training that is recommended by science as the most evidence-based training method. Conclusion The study shows that the teams partly work after what the research recommends as the most evidence-based training methods against hamstring injuries. However, the study lacks validity and further research is needed before definitive conclusions can be drawn.

Os Efeitos da Avaliação Psicológica em Crianças com Dificuldades de Aprendizagem

O presente estudo de caso agregado teve como objetivo primordial avaliar em que medida os recursos terapêuticos utilizados durante o tempo de avaliação psicodiagnóstica (psicométrica e projetiva) das crianças encaminhadas para o serviço de psicologia escolar, tem impacto positivo na criança em processo de avaliação, no duplo plano comportamental e cognitivo. O protocolo da investigação foi composto por: desenho de família, WISC-III e CAT, com recurso a algumas sessões de ludoterapia. Os meios utilizados no processo de avaliação permitiram a superação de algumas dificuldades apresentadas pelas crianças, tendo sido, muito particularmente, identificados os contributos que a psicanálise e a psicologia psicodinâmica podem oferecer à psicopedagogia. / The main objective of this aggregated case study was the assessment of the impact of psycho-diagnostic evaluation (psychometric and projective testing) on the improvement of the school-aged children oriented to the cabinet of psychology of their school. The research protocol included: family picture test, WISC -III and CAT, plus some play therapy sessions. Some of the children overcame part of the learning and behavioral difficulties after the evaluation period. Such a result proves, most particularly, the contributions of psychoanalysis and psychodynamic psychology to psycho-pedagogy.

Two Women; On the Cinematic Experience in Installation Art

Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Washington, 2016-07

Mesure des comportements des mentors en contexte de mentorat scolaire et liens entre ces comportements, la qualité de la relation de mentorat et l’ajustement des protégés

Les résultats d’études récentes suggèrent que certains comportements de soutien des mentors pourraient augmenter les bénéfices du mentorat scolaire. Cependant, peu d’outils validés sont disponibles dans la littérature pour mesurer ces comportements. Il est aussi convenu que l’efficacité du mentorat scolaire dépend de la qualité de la relation tissée entre le mentor et son protégé, laquelle serait tributaire d’un ensemble de facteurs, dont les comportements du mentor. Néanmoins, encore une fois très peu d’études empiriques ont tenté d’identifier les patrons de comportements des mentors les plus susceptibles d’influencer la relation de mentorat et l’ajustement des protégés. La présente thèse poursuit deux objectifs, soit de construire et valider un outil de mesure des comportements de soutien des mentors oeuvrant en contexte de mentorat scolaire, puis d’explorer les liens entre des comportements de structure et de soutien des mentors, la relation de mentorat et l’ajustement des protégés. L’échelle de comportements des mentors (ECM) a été développée en s’inspirant des prémisses du modèle sociomotivationnel du mentorat (Larose & Tarabulsy, 2014). Deux cent cinquante-trois étudiants du collégial participant à un programme de mentorat scolaire d’une durée de huit mois ont complété une version expérimentale de l’ECM ainsi que différentes mesures de la qualité de la relation de mentorat à deux temps de leur participation au programme. Les résultats montrent que le questionnaire possède de bons coefficients de cohérence interne et une structure factorielle adéquate, à l’exception du facteur soutien à l’autonomie. De plus, trois des dimensions de l’ECM prédisent la qualité de la relation de mentorat et la perception d’utilité de l’intervention. Des recommandations pour l’utilisation et l’amélioration de l’ECM sont proposées. Sur la base des évaluations des protégés à l’ECM (Brodeur et al., 2015), quatre regroupements distincts de comportements de mentors ont été identifiés : Optimal, Suffisant, Contrôlant, et Inadéquat. Les résultats montrent que plus les mentors ont fait preuve de soutien et de structure, plus les protégés ont évalué positivement la relation et l’utilité du mentorat, sauf pour les profils Optimal et Contrôlant. Par ailleurs, uniquement l’ajustement social des protégés a différé du groupe contrôle, et ce proportionnellement à la quantité de soutien et de structure prodigués par les mentors. D’autre part, il est discuté de l’impact de l’ajustement initial des protégés sur les comportements des mentors. Des implications théoriques et pratiques des résultats des deux articles sont présentées. Mots-clés : mentorat scolaire, comportements des mentors, validation de questionnaire, qualité de la relation de mentorat, ajustement des protégés.

An Exploration of the Data Collection Methods Utilised with Children, Teenagers and Young People (CTYPs)

Background: The impact of cancer upon children, teenagers and young people can be profound. Research has been undertaken to explore the impacts upon children, teenagers and young people with cancer, but little is known about how researchers can ‘best’ engage with this group to explore their experiences. This review paper provides an overview of the utility of data collection methods employed when undertaking research with children, teenagers and young people. A systematic review of relevant databases was undertaken utilising the search terms ‘young people’, ‘young adult’, ‘adolescent’ and ‘data collection methods’. The full-text of the papers that were deemed eligible from the title and abstract were accessed and following discussion within the research team, thirty papers were included. Findings: Due to the heterogeneity in terms of the scope of the papers identified the following data collections methods were included in the results section. Three of the papers identified provided an overview of data collection methods utilised with this population and the remaining twenty seven papers covered the following data collection methods: Digital technologies; art based research; comparing the use of ‘paper and pencil’ research with web-based technologies, the use of games; the use of a specific communication tool; questionnaires and interviews; focus groups and telephone interviews/questionnaires. The strengths and limitations of the range of data collection methods included are discussed drawing upon such issues as of the appropriateness of particular methods for particular age groups, or the most appropriate method to employ when exploring a particularly sensitive topic area. Conclusions: There are a number of data collection methods utilised to undertaken research with children, teenagers and young adults. This review provides a summary of the current available evidence and an overview of the strengths and limitations of data collection methods employed.

Évaluation du programme d’intervention en nutrition «Nutriathlon en équipe (version Web)» chez des adolescents du secondaire

Les problématiques de surplus de poids sont en augmentation depuis les dernières décennies, notamment chez les jeunes québécois. Cette augmentation est en lien avec des habitudes alimentaires présentant des différences importantes avec les recommandations nutritionnelles. De plus, le gouvernement provincial a instauré des changements importants au Programme de formation de l’école québécoise afin de stimuler l’adoption de saines habitudes de vie. Afin de contrer ces problématiques de surplus de poids et d’habitudes alimentaires déficientes et de poursuivre dans la lignée de la réforme scolaire, le Nutriathlon en équipe version Web a été développé. Ce programme a pour but d’amener chaque participant à améliorer la qualité de son alimentation en augmentant et en diversifiant sa consommation de légumes, de fruits et de produits laitiers. Les objectifs de la présente étude sont (1) d’évaluer l’impact du programme sur la consommation de légumes, de fruits (LF) et de produits laitiers (PL) d’élèves du secondaire et (2) d’évaluer les facteurs influençant la réussite du programme chez ces jeunes. Les résultats de l’étude ont démontré que pendant le programme ainsi qu’immédiatement après, le groupe intervention a rapporté une augmentation significative de la consommation de LF et de PL par rapport au groupe contrôle. Par contre, aucun effet n’a pu être observé à moyen terme. Quant aux facteurs facilitant le succès du Nutriathlon en équipe, les élèves ont mentionné : l’utilisation de la technologie pour la compilation des portions, la formation d’équipes, l’implication des enseignants et de l’entourage familial ainsi que la création de stratégies pour faciliter la réussite du programme. Les élèves ont également mentionné des barrières au succès du Nutriathlon en équipe telles que le manque d’assiduité à saisir leurs données en dehors des heures de classe, la dysfonction du code d’utilisateur et l’incompatibilité de la plateforme avec certains outils technologiques comme les tablettes.

Are physical measures good indicators of image quality at low dose levels? A pilot study

Purpose: To evaluate if physical measures of noise predict image quality at high and low noise levels. Method: Twenty-four images were acquired on a DR system using a Pehamed DIGRAD phantom at three kVp settings (60, 70 and 81) across a range of mAs values. The image acquisition setup consisted of 14 cm of PMMA slabs with the phantom placed in the middle at 120 cm SID. Signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) and Contrast-tonoise ratio (CNR) were calculated for each of the images using ImageJ software and 14 observers performed image scoring. Images were scored according to the observer`s evaluation of objects visualized within the phantom. Results: The R2 values of the non-linear relationship between objective visibility score and CNR (60kVp R2 = 0.902; 70Kvp R2 = 0.913; 80kVp R2 = 0.757) demonstrate a better fit for all 3 kVp settings than the linear R2 values. As CNR increases for all kVp settings the Object Visibility also increases. The largest increase for SNR at low exposure values (up to 2 mGy) is observed at 60kVp, when compared with 70 or 81kVp.CNR response to exposure is similar. Pearson r was calculated to assess the correlation between Score, OV, SNR and CNR. None of the correlations reached a level of statistical significance (p>0.01). Conclusion: For object visibility and SNR, tube potential variations may play a role in object visibility. Higher energy X-ray beam settings give lower SNR but higher object visibility. Object visibility and CNR at all three tube potentials are similar, resulting in a strong positive relationship between CNR and object visibility score. At low doses the impact of radiographic noise does not have a strong influence on object visibility scores because in noisy images objects could still be identified.

Arbetsplatsförlagt lärande (APL) - handledares uppfattningar av vad elever ska lära sig samt vad och hur kunskapen ska bedömas

Inom ramen för gymnasieskolans yrkesprogram förläggs en del av elevens utbildning på en arbetsplats, APL. APL är betydelsefull för yrkesprogrammen eftersom hela utbildningen syftar till att knyta an till kommande yrkesroll och lära sig yrket tillsammans med redan yrkesverksamma. Bakgrunden till föreliggande studie är ett intresse för vilket lärande som pågår ute på arbetsplatserna och vad handledarna uppfattar som viktigt lärande för kommande yrkesutövning. Syftet med studien är att beskriva vad handledarna uppfattar att eleverna ska lära sig samt bedömning av elevernas kunskapsutveckling under APL. Studien är en kvalitativ studie och har omfattat intervjuer med 12 handledare med anknytning till gymnasieskolans bygg- och anläggningsprogram. Studien tar sin utgångspunkt i livsvärldsfenomenologin med fenomenografi som metodisk ansats för att beskriva handledarnas uppfattningar av APL. Resultatet av studien visar att handledarna beskriver att de inte har fått tillräckligt med kunskap och information från skolan om vad eleverna ska lära sig på APL. Detta kan innebära svårigheter att hitta passande arbetsuppgifter. Det råder vidare en brist på kunskap om vad och hur de bedömer elevernas lärande vilket leder till att eleverna bedöms på oklara grunder. Sammanfattningsvis visar således studien att det finns delar av APL som behöver förbättras och utvecklas för att nå en högre kvalitet i det arbetsplatsförlagda lärandet. Samarbetet skola och fö-retag måste förbättras, och fler handledare måste få en pedagogisk handledarutbildning.

Avaliação diagnóstica e seu impacto na aprendizagem

Cada vez mais as escolas de governo assumem uma posição estratégica apoiando o Estado no aperfeiçoamento dos servidores públicos e dos serviços prestados por eles. A questão qualitativa que perpassa a atuação dessas escolas deve ser atentamente discutida por conta dessas implicações. Por isso, nesse cenário, buscou-se realizar um estudo de caso na Escola Nacional de Administração Pública - ENAP, escola de governo localizada em Brasília - Brasil. O objetivo geral da investigação foi verificar se a utilização da avaliação diagnóstica nos processos de avaliação dos cursos de formação e aperfeiçoamento da área de administração pública oferecidos pela Escola potencializa o grau de aprendizagem discente. Para levantar essa resposta e sua relação com o processo de ensino-aprendizagem, o público alvo escolhido foi a turma de dezembro/2015 do curso Fundamentos do Pregão Eletrônico. A partir da aplicação de uma avaliação diagnóstica junto aos alunos do curso, foi possível levantar dados importantes sobre as práticas pedagógicas e a estrutura do curso. Dos aspectos positivos, é possível ressaltar que a ênfase prática do curso confirmou-se de forma eficaz nas avaliações, até mesmo pelo perfil levantado dos alunos, contudo, um dos pontos frágeis que mais chamou a atenção durante a pesquisa foi o aspecto do cumprimento dos objetivos de aprendizagem. A avaliação diagnóstica revelou que metade da turma não se sentia apta as competências propostas pela ENAP. Ao final, foi possível confirmar a importância da avaliação diagnóstica como instrumento de avaliação e construção do conhecimento, propondo-se a sua implantação no curso Fundamentos do Pregão Eletrônico e, além de outras recomendações, a formação de uma cultura avaliativa na escola baseada na reflexão e na ação estratégica, que da mesma forma que um escultor, vai lapidando o processo educacional. O tema não finda com a obtenção e análise dos dados apresentados na pesquisa mas traz contribuições relevantes para a comunidade científica e poderá ainda, ser material importante para estudos futuros na área da excelência da Gestão Pública relacionada às escolas de governo.

A organização da demanda em serviços públicos de saúde bucal: universalidade, eqüidade e integralidade em saúde bucal coletiva

RONCALLI, Angelo Giuseppe. A organização da demanda em serviços públicos de saúde bucal: universalidade, eqüidade e integralidade em Saúde Bucal Coletiva. raçatuba, 2000. 238p. Tese (Doutorado em Odontologia Preventiva e Social). Faculdade de Odontologia, Universidade Estadual Paulista “Júlio de Mesquita Filho”

Schulische Gesundheitsförderung im Kontext von Klassenklima und sozialem Rückhalt durch die Lehrer. Wirkungen eines Präventivprogramms auf gesundheitsrelevantes Wissen und auf Erwartungen und Verhalten

Berichtet wird über die Evaluation eines schulischen Gesundheitsförderungsprogramms, wobei es spezifisch um Wechselwirkungen zwischen Programmeffekten und schulklimatischen Bedingungskonstellationen (Klassenklima/Lehrerrückhalt) auf Wissen über, Erwartungen an und Konsum von Zigaretten geht. An der Untersuchung waren 388 Schüler und Schülerinnen achter und neunter Klassen beteiligt. Im Rahmen eines quasi-experimentellen Untersuchungsdesigns wurde in der Hälfte der Schulklassen ein 28stündiges Unterrichtsprogramm zur Gesundheitsförderung durchgeführt, während die andere Hälfte als Kontrollgruppe ohne Treatment diente. In der Interventionsgruppe zeigten sich Wissenszuwächse sowie positive Veränderungen in den Ergebniserwartungen, zum Teil in Abhängigkeit von den Klassenklimavariablen. Positive Veränderungen im Konsumverhalten als Folge der Intervention ergaben sich bei jüngeren Raucher/innen, und es zeigten sich Zusammenhänge zwischen Veränderungen in den Erwartungen an den Zigarettenkonsum und solchen im Konsumverhalten. (DIPF/Orig.)

Delivering Regional Extension in Qld Farming Systems - Central Queensland

The CQ Cotton Regional Extension project has been a key to the delivery of emerging, cutting edge research information and knowledge to the Central Queensland cotton industry. The direct relevance of southern research to cotton production under the conditions experienced in CQ always has been an issue which could be addressed through regional assessment and adaptation. The project links the national research to the region through development and extension, with a strong focus on the major industry production issues including but not limited to disease, Integrated Pest Management (IPM), soils, nutrition and integrated weed management. Susan Mass has supported the implementation of national industry-wide programs particularly the industry Best Management Practices program (myBMP). This project has successfully transitioned to a focus on delivering national outcomes in target lead areas as part of National Development and Delivery Team established by Cotton CRC, CRDC and Cotton Australia, while maintaining a regional extension presence for Central Queensland cotton & grain farming systems. Susan Mass has very effectively merged and integrated strong regional extension support to cotton growers in Central Queensland with delivery of industry extension priorities across the entire industry in the Development and Delivery Team model. Susan is the target lead for disease and farm hygiene. Recognising the challenges of having regionally relevant research in Central Queensland, this project has facilitated locally based research including boll rot, Bt cotton resistance management, and mealybug biology through strong collaborations. This collaborative approach has included linkage to Department of Environment and Resource Managmeent (DERM) groups and myBMP programs resulting in a high uptake in CQ.