Participation In Training Activities Research Articles

The Implementation of Independent Curriculum at State Vocational High School 2 Tebing Tinggi

This article discusses the evolution of the education curriculum in Indonesia from 1947 to the present day, undergoing changes eleven times to align with the goals outlined in Law Number 20 of 2003. The shift from the 2013 curriculum to the independent curriculum was prompted by challenges such as low literacy and numeracy skills of students, highlighted by the Program for International Student Assessment (PISA) study in 2018. The Covid-19 pandemic further emphasized the need for curriculum changes to recover from learning loss. The independent curriculum provides schools, especially students, the freedom to choose based on their needs, focusing on freedom and creative thinking. The study employs a qualitative research approach with a case study design, conducted from October 2023 to December 2023. The object is the implementation of the independent curriculum at SMK Negeri 2 Tebing Tinggi, and the subjects include two lead teachers and one curriculum teacher. Data collection involves interviews, direct observation, and documentation of relevant materials. The independent curriculum at SMK Negeri 2 Tebing Tinggi focuses on fostering independent and self-reliant students. The implementation involves various stages, including participation in training activities, workshops, and self-training through the Merdeka Mengajar Platform. Challenges include changing regulations, low teacher experience, and limited facilities. Challenges in the implementation include changing regulations, low teacher experience, limited references, digital access limitations, and inadequate facilities. Despite challenges, SMK Negeri 2 Tebing Tinggi has been successful in implementing the independent curriculum, focusing on intracurricular, curricular, and extracurricular learning principles.

Mental Health Provider Reach and Engagement in a Countywide Training Initiative.

Many training initiatives are underway to increase implementation of evidence-based practice (EBPs) in mental healthcare. However, little is known about what types of trainings and supports yield the highest reach and engagement. Supported by a tax-funded, countywide initiative to improve access to quality care for youths, the current mixed methods study evaluates mental health (MH) provider reach, or registering for the training initiative, and engagement, or participation in training activities, for several EBP training and implementation supports. MH providers were offered free 1) formal EBP workshops, 2) a biweekly learning community, 3) individual case consultation, and 4) confidential online clinical feedback system. To register, interested providers (N = 698) completed a web-based assessment measuring clinical practice information, organizational implementation climate, and EBP knowledge, attitudes, and practices. Thirteen providers, selected via purposeful sampling stratified by level of participation, completed semi-structured qualitative interviews. While the training initiative achieved high reach (66% of county agencies had a provider register), far fewer providers engaged substantially in training. Quantitative results indicated that providers whose professional discipline was not psychology, had higher baseline EBP knowledge, more extensive use of common evidence-based strategies, and less extensive use of other therapy strategies, engaged in more training. Rapid qualitative analysis of interviews expanded upon these findings and illuminated provider, organizational, system, practical, and training activity-specific barriers and facilitators to engagement. Findings suggest the importance of identifying strategies for improving provider engagement in training activities beyond workshops. Implications for future research and training initiatives are discussed.

Analysis of Junior High School Social Studies Teachers' Strategies in Facing the Demands of the Society 5.0 Curriculum Era (A Study in the City of Banda Aceh)

This research aims to describe the implementation of junior high school social studies (IPS) learning in the era of Society 5.0 in Banda Aceh City in facing curriculum demands, analyze the strategies of junior high school IPS teachers in enhancing their own competencies, and describe the solutions that junior high school IPS teachers employ to overcome challenges in facing the curriculum demands of the Society 5.0 era. This research utilizes a qualitative approach with a case study design. Data collection techniques include interviews and documentation. Data analysis techniques include data reduction, data presentation, verification, and drawing conclusions. The results of the research indicate that the models and methods of IPS learning in junior high schools in Banda Aceh City during the Society 5.0 era demonstrate creativity by implementing various learning models and integrating technology, such as discovery learning, project-based learning (PBL), and discussions using media such as Canva, picture and picture, and employing a differentiation approach, among others. Junior high school IPS teachers enhance their competencies through activities such as MGMP (Teacher Subject Study Group), FORGIPSI (Forum Guru IPS Indonesia), and online self-learning, focusing on collaboration, technology integration, and the development of critical thinking skills. Solutions that junior high school IPS teachers can take include active participation in training activities, webinars, seminars, and collaboration among teachers. Despite limitations in IT facilities, teachers continue to make efforts to create an effective learning environment while motivating themselves to adapt to the future development of students.

More is better? Investigating the influence of the characteristics of training activity participation on maker innovation performance

PurposeTraining activities organized by maker-spaces have become the most important channel through which makers acquire new external knowledge related to problem solving and thus contribute significantly to makers' innovation performance. Is it true that the more training activities in which makers participate, the better their innovation performance? Following the logic of process analyses, this paper empirically verifies the effects of the scope and frequency of makers' participation in training activities on their innovation performance.Design/methodology/approachBased on a survey of 134 makers in China, this paper employed the procedure recommended by Preacher and Hayes (2008) to empirically test the total effects, direct effects and indirect effects of the scope and frequency of participation in training activities on makers' innovation performance via their ability to exploit new knowledge.FindingsThe research findings show that the scope (frequency) of participation in training activities has a positive (negative) effect on makers' innovation performance via the mediating effect of the makers' ability to exploit new knowledge. Time pressure acts as a negative moderator.Originality/valueThis paper sheds light on a considerably overlooked research area by investigating the effects of the scope and frequency of makers' participation in training activities on their innovation performance. The authors further identify and empirically test the theoretical mechanism by considering the mediating effect of makers' ability to exploit new knowledge. The research findings also provide a managerial training activity arrangement strategy for makerspaces and government.

Improve English Language Skills through Meeting Training Vocabulary (MTV) for Ban Khlongrua School Krabi Thailand Students

This study aims to evaluate the success of training programs in enriching students' vocabulary and encouraging the use of English as a second language. The methods used in this program involve an interactive approach and actively involve students. Training is conducted with a focus on vocabulary that is relevant and useful in everyday life. Evaluation is done through direct observation, written tests, and feedback from the students and teachers involved. The results showed that the English vocabulary training program has given positive results. Students show significant improvement in the understanding and use of new vocabulary. The motivation of students in learning English also increases, which is reflected in their active participation in training activities. In addition, the program provides long-term benefits to students at Ban Khlongrua School Krabi, Thailand. By mastering English as a second language, students can be better prepared to face global challenges and expand future educational and career opportunities. In addition, strong English language skills also contribute to the formation of students' cultures and perspectives, opening doors for cross-cultural cooperation and better understanding between students of Ban Khlongrua School Krabi, Thailand and students from different countries of the world. In order to continue the programme, it is important to maintain continuity and involve all relevant stakeholders. Continuous training and regular updating of learning materials need to be held so that students continue to acquire new vocabulary knowledge relevant to their needs.

The effect of Appraisal Standards setting on Employee Performance in private Universities in Uganda

The study aimed at establishing the relationship between the appraisal standards and performance of employees in selected private universities in Uganda. It was carried out in two universities which were Kampala International University Bushenyi Campus and University of St. Joseph Mbarara. The study was carried out using a self-administered questionnaire and interview guide. It involved the administrative staff of the universities. The study was hence carried out amongst 60 staff members. The results were analysed using the descriptive statistics including frequencies and percentages, the mean distribution and regression analysis was used to analyse the relationship amongst the variable. The study generally revealed that there was a significant relationship between appraisal standards and employee performance. The standards the appraisal focused on were mainly the employee behaviours, competences and achievements. The results indicated that the main behavioural targets were the employees’ relations with colleagues, relations with clients, relations with supervisors and the extent to which employees observed the code of conduct including the disciple. The competences assessed related to relevance of the staff qualifications are assessed, staff members ability to counsel students, the ability to communicate with clients, he staff skills to do the work is assessed and the staff skills to do the work is assessed. On achievement, the study examined the application of appraisal on determining participation and ability to contribute in meetings, the staff performance, the research output, the clients attracted to the organization, the level of attendance to duties and participation in training activities. On the whole the study recommended the need to enhance appraisal standards and ensure that all staff members are aware of the standards that are usually assessed so that they work towards achieving them.

Awareness and Approaches of Family Physicians about Chronic Pain

Abstract
 Purpose: We aimed to investigate family physicians’ awareness and approaches to chronic pain in its management.
 Methods: This study was planned as a descriptive-crosssectional study to investigate family physicians’ awareness and approaches to chronic pain between September and November 2020.A questionnaire were used as data collection tools.The physicians sociodemographic characteristics, the number of registered patients, the percentage of patients with chronic pain, the status of participation in training activities on pain management, the most common cause of chronic pain, initial approach to chronic pain management were recorded. They were also questioned about the medical treatment option that they preferred for the treatment of patients with chronic pain, the most commonly demanded medication group by their patients and their practice of prescribing those medications, their views on traditional and complementary medicine, and the most effective treatment option for chronic pain.
 Results:81 family physicians participated in the study.The mean age was 34.2±7.3.58% of the participants are women;42% of them were male.Half of the family physicians participating reported that low back pain was the most common cause of chronic pain. In our country, the responses given to the question about the most common causes of chronic pain were psychiatric problems and low back pain. Initial approach to a patient presenting with chronic pain, the most the physicians responsed ‘I treat the patient’.66.7% of the physicians agreed with multidisciplinary approach.
 Conclusions: Developing algorithms for chronic pain management, structuring specialist training and planning continuous training after graduation will contribute significantly to increasing awareness of chronic pain.

Evaluation of Mathematics Lesson Planning In High School

<p><em>The learning program carried out by teacher continuously includes planning, implementing and evaluating learning activities. The purpose of this study was to describe the lesson planning carried out by high school mathematics teachers in Semarang. This evaluation research is oriented towards learning planning program and achievement of program results is seen with the Context, Input, Process, Product evaluation model approach. The results obtained are context evaluation covering the vision and mission of the school, paying attention to the predictions of community needs for education, support of laws and regulations regarding education and understanding of learning tools; input evaluation includes opportunities, and support for increasing teacher competence, fulfillment of school facilities and infrastructure for learning mathematics, teacher understanding of students; process evaluation includes teacher participation in training activities and MGMP for enhancing teacher competence, preparing and developing learning tools; and product evaluation includes the suitability of learning tools with process standards.</em></p>

Strategi Pengembangan Wisata Tebat Rasau Di Desa Lintang Kabupaten Belitung Timur

Tourism is one of the important sectors whose value and movement is to drive the people's economy and influence other sectors. However, in developing tourism it can have an impact on natural damage, so it needs to be defeated by the uniqueness and condition of the existing area. To develop the tourism that is owned, it needs to be done gradually and continuously so that this sector can move the entire community so that community participation can be realized in real terms. Therefore, this study aims to measure community wisdom in developing the tourism potential of Tebat Rasau in Lintang Village, East Belitung Regency. The research used a qualitative descriptive method. Data collection through interviews and field. The results showed that the community was able to encourage tourism development as evidenced by the development and infrastructure, the object of marketing tourism objects through social media and participation in training activities. The research results can be used as a driving force for tourism development in Lintang Village, East Belitung Regency.

Práctica quirúrgica en Uruguay durante la Pandemia COVID-19

A causa de la pandemia por infección SARS-CoV-2 en Uruguay, se establecieron pautas y recomendaciones que modificaron radicalmente las prestaciones quirúrgicas habituales. Estas medidas se basaron en recomendaciones fundadas en la experiencia internacional previa, tendientes a realizar solamente cirugías de urgencia/emergencia, pacientes oncológicos e impostergables.
 Objetivo. Analizar el impacto de la pandemia COVID-19 en la práctica de los especialistas quirúrgicos en nuestro país. 
 Material y métodos. Se realizó una encuesta que fue difundida a través de las sociedades científicas quirúrgicas de Uruguay, que se mantuvo abierta por un periodo de 10 días (20 al 30 de abril de 2020), recabándose un total de 262 respuestas, de las cuales 212 fueron completas.
 Resultados: El 52% de los encuestados realizo cirugías programadas y el 55% realizo abordajes video-asistidos; el 51% de quienes practicaron cirugías negó haber tomado medidas de protección adicionales durante las mismas.
 Veintitrés (9%) de los especialistas operaron pacientes sospechosos de portar Covid.19 y 3 (1.1 %) casos positivos COVID-19.
 El 57% se consideró “parcialmente capacitado” y 21% “poco capacitado” (21%), mientras que el 19 % se definió como “totalmente capacitado” para la utilización de los elementos de protección.
 Conclusiones: Se verifico alto acatamiento a las medidas de suspensión de las cirugías de coordinación (descenso de 82). Las cirugías en pacientes cursando COVID-19 fue excepcional y la frecuencia de casos con sospecha de enfermedad fue baja.
 El exceso de información y la existencia de múltiples protocolos han determinado una considerable heterogeneidad en la implementación de las medidas de protección y baja participación en actividades de capacitación.

Structure, organization and a vision: Reasons for the success of wine cooperatives?

Several studies have found that wine cooperatives struggle to produce high quality grapes allowing them to produce better quality wines and to receive higher retail prices. In contrast, cooperatives in South Tyrol perform well and receive price premiums for wine quality relative to privately-owned local competitors. We identify the structural, organizational and social factors (i.e., elements of social capital) that may contribute to the economic success of a cooperative enterprise, surveying individual members of 13 wine cooperatives in South Tyrol. Relative payment per kg of grapes (pay-out) delivered measures the economic success of member growers. We propose that “the strength of common vision among cooperative members” is an important element identifying the “working social capital” of cooperatives and examine whether it depends on specific social and organizational variables such as commitment, trust or the strengths of personal relationships, participation in training activities and/or the presence of specific grape quality assessment criteria. Moreover, we examine if the pay-out or economic success of cooperative members can be explained by a set of structural variables and working social capital. We estimate two regression models to explain both the working social capital (i.e., strength of a common vision among cooperative members), and pay-out or economic success that cooperative members receive for delivering grapes. Results indicate that specific social factors such as member commitment, trust, personal member-winemaker relations and gender as well as organizational factors (e.g., training activities, quality assessment criteria) help to explain working social capital while physical production capital (farm size), working social capital (common vision) and indicators of human capital (involvement, vineyard consulting) are important factors to explain the economic success of cooperative members.

Information, financial aid and training participation: Evidence from a randomized field experiment

This study analyzes whether providing information about a newly introduced training voucher that reduces individual training costs by half has the potential to increase employees’ training participation. More than one year after the introduction of the voucher, only 25 percent of the eligible employees knew that the voucher exists. The analysis is based on a randomized field experiment that provides information to eligible employees about the existence and the conditions of the training voucher. The results indicate that the intervention significantly increased treated individuals’ knowledge of the program, but had no effect on voucher take-up or participation in training activities.

Information, Financial Aid and Training Participation Evidence from a Randomized Field Experiment

To increase employee participation in training activities, the German government introduced a large-scale training voucher program in 2008 that reduces training fees by half. Based on a randomized field experiment, this paper analyzes whether providing information about the existence and the conditions of the training voucher had an effect on actual training activities of employees. Because the voucher was newly introduced, only one-fourth of the eligible employees knew the voucher exists at the time of the experiment. The information intervention informed a random sample of eligible employees by telephone about the program details and conditions. The results indicate that the information significantly increased treated individuals' knowledge of the program but had no effect on voucher take-up or participation in training activities. Additional descriptive analyses suggest that the reasons for these zero effects are that the demand for self-financed training is low and that liquidity constraints do not discourage many employees from training participation.

Information, Financial Aid and Training Participation: Evidence from a Randomized Field Experiment

To increase employee participation in training activities, the German government introduced a large-scale training voucher program in 2008 that reduces training fees by half. Based on a randomized field experiment, this paper analyzes whether providing information about the existence and the conditions of the training voucher had an effect on actual training activities of employees. Because the voucher was newly introduced, only one-fourth of the eligible employees knew the voucher exists at the time of the experiment. The information intervention informed a random sample of eligible employees by telephone about the program details and conditions. The results indicate that the information significantly increased treated individuals' knowledge of the program but had no effect on voucher take-up or participation in training activities. Additional descriptive analyses suggest that the reasons for these zero effects are that the demand for self-financed training is low and that liquidity constraints do not discourage many employees from training participation.

Perception of spanish nursing staff on the use of physical restraints.

To examine the perception of registered nurses and nursing assistants regarding the use of physical restraints with residents of nursing homes located in four of the regions of Spain; and to evaluate the relationship of these perceptions to the staff respondents' level of training. Cross-sectional multicenter and correlational study. The research was conducted in 2013 in 19 Spanish nursing homes with 2,940 residential beds. A total of 785 nurses (170 registered nurses and 615 nursing assistants) participated in the study. The Perception of Restraint Use Questionnaire (PRUQ), consisting of 17 of the most cited reasons for using these devices, was used, as was a questionnaire capturing the sociodemographic characteristics and educational or experience level of staff respondents. Nurses reported the most important uses for restraints as prevention of falls and avoidance of medical device interference. As indicated by an average PRUQ score of 3.47, staff respondents supported restraint use, especially nursing assistants (3.59) as compared to registered nurses (3.00). With regard to training: 83.7% had participated in little, if any, training and only 29.2% had read three or more documents related to restraint use; 66.6% believed that their training was inadequate. No correlation was found between the results of the PRUQ and the respondents´ sociodemographic characteristics or participation in training activities. No differences were found among nurses by region. In contrast to papers published in other countries, nurses in this study still consider it necessary to apply restraints in everyday practice. The education of nursing staff regarding restraint and knowledge of alternatives is needed; they should at least be aware of international standards of care regarding physical restraint use. Most of the staff perceived their training related to the use of these devices as insufficient. Nursing assistants considered the use of restraints more important than did the registered nurses.

Actitudes, percepciones y factores asociados a la vacunación antigripal en los profesionales de atención primaria de Navarra, 2011-2012

The influenza vaccine is recommended for all healthcare workers to protect their own health and their patients. We aimed to describe the influenza vaccine coverage in primary healthcare professionals in the 2011-12 season in Navarre and to study the factors associated with this coverage. An anonymous web-based survey was sent to primary healthcare professionals in 2012. The survey collected information on the influenza vaccination status for the four previous seasons, the attitudes towards and knowledge of the vaccine, and socio-demographic and professional data. Of 1,083 professionals, 381 (35%) completed the survey: 54.3% nurses, 35.7% general practitioners and 10% paediatricians. In the 2011-12 season, 56.2% had received the influenza vaccine, without significant changes compared to previous seasons. The vaccination in any previous season was the main predictive factor for current vaccination (odds ratio (OR): 20.87; confidence interval (CI) 95%: 8.98-48.48). The vaccine coverage was higher among those living with persons with risk factors for influenza (OR: 1.72; CI 95%: 1.05-2.84), those worried about becoming ill (OR: 4.59; CI 95%: 2.30-9.15), or infecting their patients (OR: 6.29; IC 95%: 3.02-13.13). Participation in training activities on influenza or vaccines was not significantly associated with influenza vaccination. Influenza vaccination coverage in primary healthcare professionals in Navarre is below desirable levels. A greater involvement of healthcare professionals is necessary in the influenza prevention strategy.

PSYCHOLOGICAL FACTORS THAT INFLUENCE TRAINING AND PERFORMANCE OF FEMALE ATHLETES IN SPORTS IN TEACHER TRAINING COLLEGES IN CENTRAL REGION OF KENYA

The purpose of this study was to evaluate psychological factors that influence the training and performance of female athletes in sports in teacher training colleges in central region of Kenya. The study assessed the extent to which the coach athlete relationship, coach leadership behaviour, fear of strenuous exercises , fear of injuries resulting from training and motivation using verbal reinforcement influences training and performance of female athletes in sports in teacher training colleges in central region of Kenya. The study adopted the descriptive survey research design. The target population for the study comprised female athletes in certificate and diploma teacher training colleges. The teacher training colleges were stratified into two strata; certificate teacher training college and diploma teacher training college. Simple random sampling technique was used to select 50% certificate teacher training colleges. Since there was only one diploma teacher training college, it was purposively selected. The study selected 444 (21.6%) respondents from the two randomly selected certificate teacher colleges and the one diploma training college. The Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) was used to code and organize the data. The data were summarized into descriptive statistics of frequencies and percentages. The results were presented in the form of tables. The hypotheses were tested using Wilcoxon signed ranks test at significance level of 0.05. The study results revealed that the female athletes’ involvement in training activities is influenced by the coach leadership behaviour and coach- athlete relationship. The study results also revealed that female athletes differ in their preference for male or female coaches and also youthful or elderly coaches. The fear of strenuous exercises prescribed by the coach, fear of injuries and motivation using verbal reinforcement were all found to influence female athletes’ participation in training activities. As a result, the researcher has recommended training of female athletes by coaches who understand female athletes’ psychological needs, having an assistant coach when a male coach is coaching female athletes, training of teachers/tutors who double as coaches on methodology that equips them with knowledge on the coach-athlete relationship and coach leadership behaviour as well as addressing the psychological factors influencing coaching of female athletes through the curriculum.

Skills Development in Precariousness: The Dark Side of Flexibility?

This paper explores the relationship between flexibility and skills development: the initial hypothesis was that precariousness and flexibility had a negative correlation with the opportunity to develop professional skills. Rather surprisingly, in Italy it seems that being employed on contracts known as 'atypical' or fixed-term does not have a significant impact on participation in training activities, unlike other Western countries.

Lipid-lowering drugs in ischaemic heart disease: A quasi-experimental uncontrolled before-and-after study of the effectiveness of clinical practice guidelines

BackgroundCardiovascular diseases(CVD), specifically ischaemic heart disease(IHD), are the main causes of death in industrialized countries. Statins are not usually prescribed in the most appropriate way. To ensure the correct prescription of these drugs, it is necessary to develop, disseminate and implement clinical practice guidelines(CPGs), and subsequently evaluate them.The main objective of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of the implementation of consensual Lipid-lowering drugs (LLD) prescription guidelines in hospital and primary care settings, to improve the control of Low-Density Lipoprotein Cholesterol (LDL-C) levels in patients with IHD in the Terres de l'Ebre region covered by the Catalonian Health Institute. Secondary objectives are to assess the improvement of the prescription profile of these LLDs, to assess cardiovascular morbimortality and the professional profile and participant centre characteristics that govern the control of LDL-C.Methods/DesignDesign: Quasi-experimental uncontrolled before and after study. The intervention consists of the delivery of training strategies for guideline implementation (classroom clinical sessions and on-line courses) aimed at primary care and hospital physicians. The improvement in the control of LDL-C levels in the 3,402 patients with IHD in our territory is then assessed.Scope: Primary care physicians from 11 basic health areas(BHAs) and two hospital services (internal medicine and cardiology).Sample: 3,402 patients registered with IHD in the database of the Catalan Institute of Health(E-cap) before December 2008 and patients newly diagnosed during 2009-2010.Variables: Percentage of patients achieving good control of LDL-C, measured in milligrams per decilitre. The aim of the intervention is to achieve levels of LDL-C < 100 mg/dl in patients with IHD. Secondary variables measure type and time of diagnosis of IHD, type and dose of prescribed cholesterol-lowering drugs, level of physician participation in training activities and their professional profile.DiscussionThe development of prescription guidelines previously agreed by various medical specialists involved in treating IHD patients have usually improved drug prescription. The guideline presented in this study aims to improve the control of LDL-C by training physicians through presential and on-line courses on the dissemination of this guideline, and by providing feedback on their personal results a year after this training intervention.

On‐the‐job training in Europe: Determinants and wage returns

Abstract.Using data from the European Community Household Panel on six countries over the period 1995–2001, this article investigates the determinants of workers’ participation in training activities and the effects of training on wages. Based on measures of four distinct training types, the authors find that while OLS estimates yield significant wage returns to training for nearly all of the countries, fixed‐effects estimations show returns to be not statistically different from zero. This suggests that wage returns to training might be overstated due to failure to take adequate account of the correlation of training with confounding factors that affect wages.