Implementation Of Education Programs Research Articles

أثر استخدام استراتيجية دمج الأقران في تنمية المهارات الاجتماعية لدى الأطفال التوحديين: دراسة تجريبية على عينة من طلاب صف التوحد بمدرسة الحد الابتدائية للبنين

This study aimed to investigate the effect of using the peer integration strategy in developing social skills in autistic children, by answering the following main question: What is the effect of using the peer integration strategy in developing social skills in autistic children? To answer the main study question included in the context of this study, the researcher in this study followed the quasi-experimental approach that relies on studying the phenomenon as it exists in reality, and is based in its original construction on experimental application; to obtain data from its primary sources through a questionnaire that was designed according to the scientific steps approved in this regard, as it was applied to the study community consisting of all autism students registered in government schools in the Kingdom of Bahrain in the academic year 2022/2023 AD, numbering (106) male and female students according to official statistics issued by the Ministry of Education in the Kingdom of Bahrain. By selecting (5) autism students registered at Al-Hadd Elementary School for Boys in the academic year 2022/2023, with mild and moderate autism, and selecting (5) normal students to play the role of peers, as they were chosen by classroom teachers and subject teachers based on their personal qualities that qualify them to play the role of peers, their high academic level, their activity in school committees and teams, in addition to their personal desire to support the autism class as a deliberate sample for the study. This school was chosen because the researcher works as an assistant director in it, which made it easy for her to implement the experiment easily and smoothly, as well as bypassing many of the administrative matters required by this type of field applications. After ensuring that the study tools met their psychometric characteristics, they were applied to the target sample, and statistical analysis was conducted to extract the results. The results of the study concluded that the performance of the study individuals on the post-measurement items was better than their performance on the pre-measurement items, as the arithmetic mean of their scores on the post-measurement items was (2.72) with a standard deviation of (0.09), while the mean scores of the study individuals after applying the experiment to them on the pre-measurement items was (2.48) with a standard deviation of (0.06). The results of the study also showed that the calculated value of (z) indicates the presence of statistically significant differences at a significance level (@=0.05) in the average scores of the study members related to the effectiveness of the training program in developing social skills in children on the pre- and post-measurement items, meaning that the applied training program affected the performance of the study members.In light of the results reached by the study, it recommends working on training families of autistic children through workshops and training courses and involving them in the design and implementation of educational programs. As well as training autistic children on social skills at an early age to help them rely on themselves in their daily lives.

Exploring the Correlation Between Palliative Care Training in Brazil and Compassion Fatigue: A Cross-Sectional Study.

The literature lacks conclusive evidence regarding whether palliative care training confers a protective or predisposing influence on compassion fatigue. The present study hypothesizes that training in palliative care is associated with minor compassion fatigue levels among physicians and an improvement in their confidence in several procedures. To explore the physicians experiences with and without palliative care training who work as general practitioners in order to assess the prevalence of compassion fatigue in these groups. This is a quantitative and qualitative cross-sectional survey. For data analysis, Mann-Whitney and Pearson's chi-squared test tests were used considering P < 0.05 for significance. The majority respondents had no training in palliative care (77.8%), however, 58.3% declared that they cared for at least 1 palliative care patient every 2 shifts - an intermediate frequency in our analysis. Trauma levels among doctors were classified as medium (24 ± 6), burnout as low (19 ± 5) and compassion as medium (41 ± 5). Professionals without training in palliative care had higher rates of burnout (P = 0.002), but there was no association between training and rates of trauma or compassion. Doctors with training in palliative care in Brazil showed lower burnout rates when working as general practitioners in secondary hospitals. This could instigate the implementation of educational programs in palliative care at hospitals and the further development of the field so as to improve professionals' performance at patients' treatment. There was no difference between Trauma and Compassion scores.

“Breaking barriers: empowering African youth through implementation of a therapeutic patient education program for juvenile idiopathic arthritis”

IntroductionPatient education is crucial in managing chronic diseases like Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA). Traditional methods such as videos and brochures often fail to maintain long-term knowledge retention. Therapeutic Patient Education (TPE) offers a more effective, patient-centered approach.ObjectivePAFLAR aimed to implement a TPE program with a “train the trainers” masterclass to ensure effective delivery and improve outcomes for children with JIA.MethodsPAFLAR's TPE program was designed through a focus group, involving a literature review and strategic planning for the implementation step. The program includes specialized training for healthcare professionals enhancing their abilities to deliver TPE workshops. Participants were selected based on volunteerism and commitment to the project. Evaluations were conducted through feedback assessment of both patients and participants.ResultsPAFLAR launched a TPE program in 2023, aimed at training healthcare providers to implement TPE effectively. This initiative included both in-person and virtual masterclasses, resulting in five workshops conducted in Kenya, Tunisia, and Nigeria. These workshops covered various aspects of JIA management, such as patient and family education, self-esteem, physical activity, treatment adherence, and pain management. Early results showed significant improvements in patients’ and parents’ understanding and management of JIA, with positive feedback indicating a need for further sessions.ConclusionPAFLAR has taken the initial step in implementing a TPE program for JIA across three countries, representing different regions of Africa. The TPE program offers a promising alternative to traditional patient education methods, significantly improving patient care, empowering healthcare providers, and advancing healthcare systems.

The clinico-epidemiological, diagnostic, and therapeutic aspects of methadone poisoning: a registry-based clinical study.

Methadone is a long-acting synthetic agonist of opioid receptors, which is used as an analgesic and as an alternative treatment in opioid-dependent patients. Clinical manifestations of methadone poisoning include miotic pupils, low levels of consciousness (LOC), respiratory depression or apnea, and coma and death. Considering the high consumption of methadone in society and the prevalent instances of overdose and poisoning, whether accidental or intentional, the authors decided to investigate the clinico-epidemiological, diagnostic, and therapeutic characteristics of methadone poisoning in the Mazandaran province, northern Iran, from 2020 to 2022. This study was a retrospective and descriptive cross-sectional registry-based study, wherein data was collected from the Mazandaran Registry Center of Opioids Poisoning (MRCOP), on patients with methadone poisoning. Data based on various parameters such as individual characteristics, ingestion motivation, and clinical outcomes were collected in a checklist. Of the 385 patients, who entered the study, 264 were men and 121 were women. The mean age of the patients was 29.02 years. Two hundred forty-four patients had intentionally consumed methadone. The most common symptoms observed among individuals with methadone poisoning were decreased arterial blood oxygen (225 patients) and decreased LOC (173 patients). The length of hospitalization for most patients was less than 1 week. Except for seven of them who died, most of them were discharged in good general condition. The study identified sex, age, marital and employment status, and suicidal intent as the most significant factors influencing methadone poisoning, which should be considered in the design and implementation of public education and prevention programs.

The possibilities of using ict in higher pedagogical education

Educational reforms implemented in Azerbaijan focus on establishing a new system by introducing changes in all areas. Defining the level of higher education accurately, as the key component of this system, plays a crucial role in determining an individual’s position in society. In recent years, the development of ICT in our educational system and its alignment with global development standards have become one of the most significant aspects of the globalization process in Azerbaijan. During this period, thanks to the application of ICT in the education system, various projects were developed to restructure the infrastructure of educational institutions and specific efforts were made to utilize computers in the teaching of mathematics. Article 3 of the legislation of the Republic of Azerbaijan on education identifies efficiency as one of the key principles of state policy in the field of education. This principle involves organizing education and scientific creativity using modern methods that are constantly evolving, beneficial and directed toward achieving final outcomes. Naturally, this principle is both important and significant for higher education institutions. Since these institutions prepare the specialists of the future, structuring the instructional process based on the principle of efficiency is the most essential condition for acquiring knowledge. The Ministry of Science and Education of the Republic of Azerbaijan has identified the implementation of competency-based and student-centered education programs, lifelong learning, alignment of higher education with society and the economy, development of scientific research and innovations, and ensuring international competitiveness as key directions for higher education [8]. Guided by these directions, carrying out reforms in higher education, taking into account global experience, and ensuring an innovative approach to education make changes in the organization and content of education at pedagogical universities inevitable. The primary goal of the "State Program on Increasing the International Competitiveness of the Higher Education System in the Republic of Azerbaijan for 2019–2023" approved by the Decree of the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan on November 16, 2018, is to utilize innovative teaching technologies and apply international experience in higher education institutions. The program emphasizes that the transnational education model established in countries such as the USA, Germany, Austria, the United Kingdom, France and Japan should also be implemented in the Republic of Azerbaijan. In many countries around the world, such programs have long been known to be used in the process of teaching algebra. However, this issue has not yet been resolved in the pedagogical universities of our republic. Conflicts have emerged between the high requirements set for mathematics teacher training and the traditional teaching of algebra in pedagogical universities. These contradictions are as follows: 1) The rapid increase in demand for ICT as society develops, yet the weak ICT provision in the teaching of algebra at pedagogical universities; 2) The lack of connection and alignment between the school mathematics curriculum and the algebra curriculum at pedagogical universities, along with the predominance of practical activities aligned with curriculum requirements in schools, while such topics are scarce in algebra courses at pedagogical universities; 3) Inconsistencies between modern pedagogical technologies used in the global education system for teaching algebra and the traditional teaching methods employed in the algebra courses at our pedagogical universities; 4) The shortage of lesson hours allocated to the algebra course, along with challenges in mastering the material, despite the inclusion of program content reflecting modern trends in the development of algebra. Resolving these contradictions requires the efficient organization of the algebra teaching process and the creation of a methodological system based on new instructional technologies, which involve the use of ICT capabilities, mathematical packages and computer programs

ТЕНДЕНЦІЇ РОЗВИТКУ ОСВІТНІХ ПРОГРАМ ТА МЕТОДИЧНОГО ЗАБЕЗПЕЧЕННЯ ІНШОМОВНОЇ ПІДГОТОВКИ МАГІСТРІВ ФІЛОЛОГІЇ НА СУЧАСНОМУ ЕТАПІ

The development trends of programmatic and methodical support of master's training – teachers/lecturers of foreign languages in the context of the modern educational paradigm are highlighted in the article. Based on the analysis of scientific and pedagogical sources, the author draws conclusions about standardization as an essential condition for the quality of educational programs and their compliance with European requirements. The transformation of educational programs and methodological materials takes place on the basis of student-centered and competency-based approaches to their development and implementation. Among the important areas of development of programming and its methodical support, the author names the deepening of the scientific component of the content of master’s education, as well as strengthening the practical work of specialists with higher education for greater compliance of professional training with the interests of students and the requirements of employers. The current trend of modern education is its digitalization, which provides new forms and methods of teaching and learning, promoting the use of digital tools of cognitive activity, which optimizes the production activity of teachers and students. The technological approach to the creation of educational programs is emphasized, based on the structuring of their content of educational programs and methodical materials, which emphasizes the distribution of educational material and promotes orderly learning built according to technological logic. The effectiveness of the implementation of educational programs is ensured by the compliance of program learning outcomes with the structured competencies that master’s students must assimilate.

Development and Implementation of an Online Patient Education Program for Children and Adolescents With Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Their Parents, Siblings, and School Personnel: Protocol for the Prospective BAYNET FOR ME/CFS Study.

Myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) presents significant challenges for affected children and adolescents, their social environment, and treating physicians, due to its profound impact on quality of life and the lack of causal therapeutic approaches. One crucial aspect of care that has been missing for these patients is comprehensive education for both them and their social circles. This study protocol aims to outline the goals, study design, execution, and evaluation of the subproject within the BAYNET FOR ME/CFS project. The focus is on developing online education programs for children and adolescents with ME/CFS, as well as for their parents, siblings, and school staff. These programs are designed to improve independent disease management, increase knowledge, and promote interaction with other affected individuals. In phase I, the group-based online education programs were developed by a multidisciplinary team based on the ModuS concept created by the Competence Network for Patient Education (KomPaS). These programs were then piloted and finalized. Phase II involved recruiting participants and implementing the finalized programs. Given the restricted physical and cognitive capacities of the affected individuals, the patient education programs were exclusively designed in a digital format to facilitate participation. In phase III, the programs will be evaluated for acceptance, completeness, and participant satisfaction. The qualitative assessment will focus on individual expectations and benefits derived from the training. Phase IV will further assess the programs in terms of improvements in disease knowledge, health-related quality of life, life satisfaction, and family burden. The programs were developed, piloted, and finalized during phase I, which ran from December 2022 to May 2023. The pilot phase, from March to May 2023, led to adaptations in the program concept. In total, 8 patients and their parents, 5 siblings, and 59 school staff participated in the piloting. Adjustments were made to the format, content, duration, and schedule to better meet the needs of the affected individuals and their social circles. In phase II, participant recruitment for the patient education program took place from January to July 2023. The study successfully recruited 24 young patients with ME/CFS and their parents, along with 8 siblings and 51 school staff. Two program blocks for patients and parents and 2-3 blocks for siblings and school staff commenced in May 2023 and were completed within the same year. Phase III began after phase II and involves the evaluation of the programs, with the process expected to conclude by the end of 2024. Phase IV, planned for 2025-2026, will involve the rollout of the program to 150 children and their caretakers. This phase will focus on evaluating disease knowledge, health-related quality of life, life satisfaction, and family burden, as well as include longitudinal assessments. The data aim to support the development of a comprehensive, interprofessional care model for children and adolescents with ME/CFS. DERR1-10.2196/54679.

ОСОБЛИВОСТІ ДЕРЖАВНОГО УПРАВЛІННЯ ТА ОРГАНІЗАЦІЙНО-ПЕДАГОГІЧНИХ УМОВ У СИСТЕМІ ПІДГОТОВКИ ФАХІВЦІВ ДО ПРОФЕСІЙНОЇ ДІЯЛЬНОСТІ І ПІДВИЩЕННЯ КВАЛІФІКАЦІЇ

The article considers approaches to determining the organisational and pedagogical conditions, features of state administration that affect the training of specialists on the example of the field of finance, their competencies in accordance with the higher education standard, the requirements for a competitive specialist, as well as existing trends in foreign and domestic practice in terms of professional training, etc. Based on the hypothesis that European integration processes affect the renewal of forms, methods and means of professional and pedagogical activity in Ukraine, and post-war recovery will require rapid training of specialists, the wider use of dual education, addressing the issue of institutional support for the introduction of a system of micro-qualifications and updating educational programmes are proposed. The author emphasises the need to follow a certain algorithm of actions and procedures based on the theory of constructive alignment in the preparation of dual educational programmes, specialised and short-term courses. The author substantiates the sequence of steps in the implementation of dual education programmes in the field of finance: development of a curriculum with a balance of time for theory and practical skills; selection of employers and vacancies; establishment of cooperation between mentors and teachers; formation of a schedule; explanation of requirements to students, criteria for evaluating their work. The necessity of including micro-qualifications in the National Qualifications System is proved. The importance of increasing the institutional capacity of universities, creating a mechanism of endowment funds and grants for students, changing the management system and granting real financial autonomy to universities, integrating them into the European educational and scientific space is emphasised. Keywords: state administration, training of specialists, organizational and pedagogical conditions, competences, sphere of finance, dual education, micro-qualifications.

Educational Nutrition Workshops: Impact on Nutritional Status in Organized Living Beneficiaries with Severe Mental Disorders and Their Caregivers.

Individuals with severe mental disorders often face challenges in maintaining a healthy lifestyle, including proper dietary habits. Educational nutrition workshops, as a form of nutritional intervention, may play an important role in improving their nutritional status. This study aims to assess the impact of nutritional workshops on the dietary habits and nutritional status of individuals with severe mental disorders and their caregivers. This study involved 65 participants, namely 46 individuals with mental disorders living in organized settings (beneficiaries) and 19 caregivers. The nutritional intervention consisted of two cycles of workshops, encompassing a total of four educational workshops. Results before and after the intervention showed positive changes in nutritional status and dietary intake. Beneficiaries lost on average 3.5 kg of body weight, while body fat decreased by 3.5% and visceral fat by 1.9 points. In the group of caregivers, body fat decreased by 3.2%. Energy intake (p < 0.05), total fat (p < 0.01), saturated fatty acid (p < 0.05), polyunsaturated fatty acid (p < 0.05), and sodium (p < 0.05) intake decreased in beneficiaries compared to intake before workshops, while dietary fiber (p < 0.05), vitamin C (p < 0.05), and fruit (p < 0.01) intake increased. In caregivers, the decrease in carbohydrate (p < 0.05), total sugar (p < 0.01), and dietary fiber (p < 0.05) intake was recorded. This study provides a strong foundation for future research and the implementation of educational programs as part of comprehensive care for individuals with severe mental disorders.

Sociological education in Russia: content diversity and institutional limitations

Sociological education in Russia continues to develop under the conditions of constant changes occurring both on its external contour and within the sociological educational community. Statistical data allow us to assert that the decline in SCC and the number of students has stopped in the last five years; moreover, there has been an increase in the contingent of sociology students. There has been a sharp decline in sociological education in non-state universities, the share of students studying on a part-time and contractual basis. The ratio of full-time and part-time education in Bachelor’s degree amounted to 86 and 14%, respectively, in Master’s degree 88 and 12%. Special attention is paid to the most acute problem related to the development of draft FSES HE 4 and the probable transition to it in the near future. In the most unfavorable forecasts, sociology education is seriously threatened by the loss of identity. In order to understand the most acute problems that prevent sociological education from being positioned as an integral, established educational process, the curricula of 49 universities that implement sociology training programs were studied. The sample included universities from the RAEX ratings — the subject rating for sociology and the top-100 best universities in Russia, as well as from the Interfax rating of the top-100 universities in Russia. Correlation of the profiles declared by universities with their subject content, as well as blocks of general sociological and special sociological disciplines with blocks of selected instrumental disciplines, practices, socio-humanities and general professional disciplines allowed us to identify a number of features and trends in the implementation of educational programs for training sociologists. As a result, two tendencies were revealed: one is the emergence of signs of the emerging unification of educational programs in sociology, which occurs in the implementation of the profile “Sociology” in classical universities, and the other is the mass implementation of unbalanced educational programs that contain obvious bias towards a certain block of disciplines and do not provide a full-fledged implementation of the declared profile.

Evaluation of the Dietary Habits of Polish and Greek University Students in the Context of the Health Benefits of Their Diets.

Background/Objectives: Eating habits and behaviors play a central role in maintaining health and overall well-being. In the case of young students, they affect not only appearance and general mood but also cognitive ability, concentration, and broader learning ability. For this reason, it is essential for young people to have well-balanced and wholesome diets. Methods: The study included 186 Polish and 136 Greek university students majoring in sports. The research tool was the validated survey questionnaire FFQ-6, and the data collected were additionally used to calculate the healthy diet index (pHDI-10). Results: Based on the analysis of the collected data, the dietary habits of the students surveyed were assessed, taking into account, among other things, the frequency of consumption of sweets, salty snacks, processed foods, and sweetened drinks, but also healthy products, including vegetables and fruit or vegetable and fruit juices. The data collected made it possible to determine an index of the health value of the participants' diet. Conclusions: The analysis of the collected data led to the conclusion that, more often than their Greek peers, Polish university students tend to reach for sweets, salty snacks, or sweetened drinks. Greeks were more likely to choose fruit and vegetables and vegetable and fruit juices. However, among both Poles and Greeks, the index of the health-promoting value of the diet is low, indicating a high risk of diet-related diseases of lifestyle. Similar trends can be observed among students of almost all nationalities, which makes it reasonable to consider the implementation of appropriate educational programs on nutrition and healthy lifestyle principles in general.

A Conscientização do Homem para Exercício

The article discusses the importance of physical education and kinesiology for human development and the promotion of an active lifestyle. Regular physical exercise is presented as essential for improving health, increasing vital capacity, and reducing the risk of diseases, especially cardiovascular ones. The author emphasizes that awareness of the need for physical activity is growing in society, and the implementation of physical education programs should be based on technical and scientific knowledge. Additionally, the importance of medical consultations before starting physical activities, especially for sedentary individuals, is highlighted. Strengthening the body and improving quality of life are central objectives, promoting a new philosophy of life that combats sedentarism.

The modern aspects of network form of implementation of educational programs in health care.

The network form of implementation of educational programs in health care or network form of education, is an innovative approach to educational process that is actively applied in medical and adjacent universities to improve quality of future specialists training. This approach implies cooperation of various educational and scientific institutions, such as universities, research institutes, medical organizations, as well as application of electronic resources and remote technologies. The article considers legislative regulation of implementation of online form of educational programs and application of online form of education in the field of health care in the Russian Federation. The results of study carried out in scientific and educational laboratory of Educational Development of the Siberian State Medical University that allows to evaluate implementation of individual educational programs in medical schools in Russia are considered. The Russian projects of online forms of interaction in health care that significantly contribute into development of health care are considered in terms of training professional personnel.

Identification of problems of professional training of state civil servants on the basis of analysis of features of programs of additional professional education

Problem and purpose. The growth of geopolitical tension in modern conditions concerns all states of the world. The civil service, by definition, should identify, organise and implement all possible methods, ways and means for the development of the state as a whole, qualitative improvement of the state's position in the international arena. The complexity of the tasks to be solved, the variety of functions performed by the specialists of the state civil service, requires an understanding of the extent to which programmes for the training of state civil servants modern requirements and methodology of additional professional education, the priorities of the state civil service and the personal needs of students. Purpose of the study: to identify the problems of training of state civil servants in the process of implementation of programmes of additional professional education. Materials and methods. The research was based on the method of content analysis of VET educational programmes presented in the Federal Register of training for civil servants. 121 programmes of thirteen educational organisations were analysed with regard to priority areas. The data obtained in the course of the study were analysed using the following methods: intellectual analysis, cluster analysis, descriptive statistics, contextual analysis, graphical analysis. Results of the study. The study revealed the features of the implementation of additional professional education programmes in the civil service: in the period from 2021 to the first quarter of 2024, there was a trend towards an increase in the number of educational institutions submitting educational programmes to the federal register. 2024 there is a tendency to increase the number of educational institutions that submit educational programmes to the federal register. The formats of training are expanding. The analysis of the subject matter of programmes has shown their imbalance, their share varies from 4.5% to 38.6%. Conclusion. The heterogeneity of approaches to the structuring of VET programmes in different educational organisations makes it difficult to objectively assess their quality and can disorient and demotivate civil servants in choosing the relevant and necessary programme.

RESOURCE MANAGEMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF EDUCATION PROGRAMS BY NON-GOVERNMENT ORGANIZATIONS IN RWANDA A CASE OF EDUCATE! RWANDA

This research aimed at ascertaining the relationship between resource management and programs in Rwandan NGO implementations, with a focus on education-related projects. Evaluating the effects of time resource on the effectiveness of non-governmental organizations operations was a clear objective of the research. Determining the impact of time management during program implementation in NGOs was the studys primary goal. The literature review gives detailed assertion on the implementation of educational sector based programs run by NGOs in Rwanda and how they are linked to resource management which eventually have significant influence on operation of such programs. The study will be relied upon by education stakeholders to establish the role played by NGOs via different programs towards the achievement of educational goals in Rwanda. This study highlighted the contribution of proper management of resources on the implementation of education programs both by NGOs and other concerned stakeholders. The study is valuable through creating basis for other scholars and researchers to rely on it for further research as it adds on the existing knowledge. The target population comprised of NGO staff, school staff plus students totaling to two hundred and thirty-five (235) participants from whom simple random and purposive sampling techniques were used to come up with sample size of the study respondents. In order to accomplish the studys aim, a mixed method approach was utilized to collect both qualitative and quantitative data through structured questionnaires as well as interviews.In easy to reach locations, the questionnaires were handed by hand, and those who were found difficult to interact with received them via email. The study data was analyzed and interpreted using tools like SPSS (Version 25.0), ANOVA and Descriptive statistics to organize and summarize the data using Pearsons correlation (for correlation analysis). This helped to present the findings as well as coming up with valid conclusions and recommendations.The study revealed that from the perception of Students, School staff and Educate! Staff, the expression of r = 0.354, r = 0.950 and r = 0.769 respectively proves that management of resources have positive correlation and greatly influence implementation of education programs.

EVALUATING ENGLISH PRE-SERVICE TEACHER PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION

The English Pre-Service Teacher Professional Education Program is a breakthrough established by the Indonesian government to produce certified professional English teachers who are trained to teach at the elementary, secondary, and preschool levels. This study aims to evaluate the implementation of the English Pre-Service Teacher Professional Education Program (PPG) at Sanata Dharma University using a Context, Input, Process, Product (CIPP) evaluation model. By evaluating and identifying the advantages and disadvantages of the current English Pre-Service Teacher Professional Education Program, this study would provide a framework that would improve the standard of English Pre-Service Teacher Professional Education Program implementation at Sanata Dharma University. This study employed mixed methods. The study participants were 30 English pre-service teachers enrolled in the English Pre-Service Teacher Professional Education Program in the English Department at Sanata Dharma University. A focus-group interview, an open-ended questionnaire, and a CIPP survey were used to collect data for this study which was conducted during the implementation of the English Pre-Service Teacher Professional Education Program. It is expected that utilizing the CIPP Model as a decision-making tool can help Sanata Dharma University improve the efficacy of the English Pre-Service PPG implementation.

Educational and professional task as a means of assessing the professional competencies of IT students based on the requirements of employers

One of the most important tasks of higher education under digitalization of all spheres of economy and society is training specialists in IT (including specialists in web development) who are in demand in the labor market. To address this task successfully, it is necessary to have close interaction between universities and employers at all stages of the implementation of basic professional educational programs from their creation to the assessment of the formation of professional competencies.The article is focused on the current problem of choosing and designing effective tools for assessing professional competencies of IT students within the framework of advanced training in web development. The article carries out an analysis of psychological and pedagogical literature in order to determine the optimal means of assessing professional competencies of students. The use of educational professional tasks as a means of modeling the professional activity of a graduate and evaluating the educational results of the university study process is substantiated. It is substantiated that employers gain a special role in the design and implementation of educational programs, including the formation of the repertory and content of educational professional tasks and so the necessity of employers’ representatives’ participation in the process of assessing the development level of professional competencies is explained.

Changes in Clinical Competence of Novice Physical Therapists During Their First Year of Employment: A Single Center Retrospective Observational Study in Japan

Background and Objectives: This study aimed to examine the development of clinical competence of novice physical therapists (PTs) during their first year of employment, following the implementation of an original in-house educational program. The educational program was designed to offer diverse training opportunities at an early stage, during the first year of employment. Methods: Thirty-eight novice PTs (21 males and 17 females, mean age 23.4 ± 3.2 years) participated in this study. All participants underwent educational programs and a self-assessment using the Clinical Competence Evaluation Scale in Physical Therapy (CEPT) on the first day of employment (entry-level) and after 1, 3, 6, and 12 months of employment. The total score and CEPT component-wise scores—“knowledge,” “clinical reasoning,” “skill,” “communication,” “attitude,” “self-education,” and “self-management”—at the 4 assessment points (1, 3, 6, and 12 months) were compared with values on the first day. Results: The total scores at 3, 6, and 12 months of employment were significantly higher than those on the first day of employment (P &lt; .05). Among the total scores on the 7 components, those for “knowledge,” “clinical reasoning,” “skill,” and “communication” at 3, 6, and 12 months after employment were also significantly higher than those on the first day of employment (P &lt; .05). The scores for “attitude” and “self-education” 12 months after employment were significantly higher than those on the first day of employment. However, the “self-management” scores at 1, 3, 6, and 12 months after employment did not significantly change compared with those on the first day of employment. Conclusions: The total score was significantly higher after 3 months. The participant’s clinical competence may have improved because they participated in an educational program related to “knowledge,” “clinical reasoning,” “skills,” and “communication” at an earlier stage in the first year. However, their progress was comparatively slower in other areas, suggesting that the content might not have been sufficient. This study revealed the effectiveness of the educational program on novice PTs’ clinical competence at a single institution in Japan. Positive outcomes were obtained for several parameters. Furthermore, the results reveal the need for content modifications within the educational program to improve PTs’ performance across all evaluated items.

Proceedings of the 2024 Australasian Road Safety Conference - Hobart, Tasmania, Australia

Proceedings of the 2024 annual Australasian Road Safety Conference held in Hobart, Tasmania, Australia. The proceedings provide the Extended Abstracts and Posters describing research, educational and policing program implementation and policy and management strategies related to all aspects of road safety and especially related to the conference theme of Target 2030: What's the pathway forward? Almost 600 delegates from 20 countries attended the face-to-face conference. Authors of accepted Extended Abstracts represented international and local institutions from all aspects of their respective communities including research centres, private companies, government agencies and community groups. These Extended Abstracts provide an indication of the important work being done in Australia, New Zealand and internationally as part of the United Nations, One UN Vision for Road Safety to reduce the number of crashes on the road by 50 percent by 2030. Almost 200 Extended Abstract manuscripts were accepted for long, short and poster sessions. Each Extended Abstract was peer-reviewed by two experts with relevant expertise. Authors were also provided the option of submitting a Full Paper. Those authors who chose to submit a Full Paper for consideration in the Journal of Road Safety (JRS) could do so based on the outcome of the peer review of their Extended Abstract. Submitted Full Papers undergo peer-review by three independent experts matched by their sector. The matching pairs academic authors iwth academic reviewers and practitioner authors with practitioner reivewers. Inclusion in the JRS follows acceptance by the peer-reviewers.The conference covered a comprehensive range of topics including speed, infrastructure and road design, cyclist safety, motorcyclist safety, pedestrian safety, road safety education, licensing, vehicle design, impairment due to distraction from mobile phones, alcohol, drugs as well as the impacts of climate change on future transport systems road safety, road safety issues for Indigenous people groups across New Zealand and Australia, integrating road safety into local Government, automated enforcement, gig economy road safety, older drivers, etc.

ASSOCIAÇÃO DE PROTEÇÃO ASSISTÊNCIA AOS CONDENADOS: DESAFIOS E PERSPECTIVAS DO MÉTODO COM OS RECUPERANDOS

This study examines the role of social workers in the Associations for the Protection and Assistance to the Convicted (APACs), exploring the challenges and perspectives of the humane method proposed by these institutions within the Brazilian penal context. Historically, the conventional prison system in Brazil has been characterized by overcrowding, violence, and inhumane conditions, reinforcing the need for alternative methods of resocialization. APACs emerge as an innovative alternative, proposing a penal execution model centered on human dignity and the social reintegration of the convicted. The work of social workers in APACs is multifaceted, ranging from psychosocial support to the implementation of educational and professional training programs. However, these professionals face significant challenges, such as a lack of resources, institutional resistance, and the stigmatization of convicts by society. The research employs a mixed methodological approach, including a literature review and interviews with social workers in APACs, to investigate how these professionals contribute to promoting social reintegration and what innovations can be adopted to optimize their practices. The results indicate that despite the difficulties, the role of social workers is crucial to the success of the APAC method, highlighting the importance of a holistic and personalized approach that respects the dignity of the convicted and promotes effective and humane resocialization.