Program Development Process Research Articles

Development and Pilot Testing of Children's National Hospital's New Faculty Orientation Program.

New faculty orientation (NFO) programs are shown to increase faculty satisfaction, enhance collaboration, and support promotion, retention, and academic success. In an effort led by a clinical psychologist, the Children's National Hospital (CNH) NFO was developed, piloted, and is in its 3rdyear. Data are shared regarding program development process, feasibility, and acceptability. In 2020, CNH faculty were surveyed about their new faculty member experience. CNH leaders were interviewed about important topics to include in an NFO. In FY22, the NFO was piloted across 15 Divisions. Year 2 (FY23) invited all new early career faculty. Year 3 (FY24) invited all new faculty. Feedback was obtained via REDCap after meetings and before/after the 10-month program. In 2020, 62% of recently hired faculty surveyed indicated not having any institutional level orientation. Leadership interviews supported the need for an NFO; suggested topics included promotion and provider wellness. In FY22, 27/38 invited faculty chose to participate. For FY23, 36/48 chose to participate. In FY24, 69/95 invited are participating. A needs assessment showed CNH faculty and leaders supported an NFO Program. Participants report finding the program helpful; they learned about institutional resources, benefits, and operations and appreciated the networking opportunities. Longer-term metrics include faculty satisfaction, promotion, and retention.

Ed Tech in Adult Online Learning

Educational technology facilitates convenient access to online programs for adult students but also presents challenges. Using a conceptual framework of Knowles' andragogy process of program development and learner interaction theory, this study examined ed tech in an online degree program designed to serve adult students. Participants included adult educators and students from an online degree program at a large, public, Hispanic-Serving Institution in the Southwest region of the United States. Using qualitative methods, data collection comprised observations and documents, and data analysis used Creswell and Creswell's five-step process. Findings illuminate three major online facilitations: Ed tech facilitates an andragogical process of development for programs, traditional and new learner interactions, and the research process of adult students. The findings offer implications to develop the theory, practice, and policy of ed tech in online learning for adult students and educators.

Facilitators and challenges of implementing a digital patient education programme for rheumatoid arthritis into clinical practice

BackgroundThe integration of telehealth interventions into clinical practice is frequently delayed, hindering the full adoption. Previously, we developed a digital patient education (PE) programme for self-management in rheumatoid arthritis (RA). While the programme design considered crucial factors to ensure the likelihood of success in clinical practice, there is a need for a systematic evaluation of implementation perspectives. The purpose of this study was to explore perspectives crucial to implementation of a digital PE programme in clinical practice.MethodsThe non-adoption, abandonment, scale-up, spread and sustainability (NASSS) framework was used to evaluate the successes and challenges of implementing the digital PE programme. We included a data set consisting of qualitative focus group discussions involving study nurses, rheumatologists, and leaders from rheumatology departments. Data analysis was guided by a deductive content analysis approach. Further we included data from earlier studies pertaining to the programme’s implementation, comprising the programme development process, a randomized controlled trial evaluating the programme’s effectiveness, and a qualitative study exploring patients’ perspectives of the programme.ResultsFacilitators and challenges of importance to implementation of digital PE were identified. While a wide range of patients could benefit from using digital PE, future implementation should aim for an even broader group than those studied. Both patients and healthcare providers embraced the technology, and the fact that it did not require specific technical skills enhances its potential for success. However, offering digital PE should be based on individual assessments, and expanding its use will require organizational adjustments. An adaptable structure is needed to accommodate unforeseen care needs that may arise following the use of digital PE at home. There was indication of some reluctance among healthcare providers toward the programme shown by concerns about changing roles, which could impact the adoption of the program.ConclusionsThe design and ease of use of the technology, the program’s effectiveness, its availability, and the potential to release healthcare resources may encourage the implementation of digital patient education. Challenges associated with implementing this mode of care pertains to the condition and the patient population, user adoption of the technology, and the organization of patient education.Trial registrationThe study is registered by the Central Denmark Region Scientific Committee (no. 1-16-02-52-19).

Development of a breastfeeding co-parenting intervention program for couples with primiparas: a program development process study

BackgroundThe exclusive breastfeeding rates is low in some countries. Low breastfeeding rates results in higher healthcare expenses and adverse health outcomes for individuals and society. Co-parenting is effective in promoting breastfeeding as it involves shared responsibility and collaboration between parents in raising children. However, the current breastfeeding co-parenting intervention programs exhibits significant variations in components, timing, and duration across studies. An evidence-based breastfeeding co-parenting intervention program is essential for enhancing breastfeeding-related outcomes.ObjectiveTo develop an evidence-based breastfeeding co-parenting intervention program for healthcare providers to guide parents with primiparas on breastfeeding.MethodTo form an initial version of the intervention program, a systematic literature review was conducted to consolidate information on current intervention programs. Two rounds of Delphi method were followed to gather expert comments for the program modification to establish the formal version.ResultsFourteen articles published between 1995 and 2022 were screened. Details of these researches, including starting and ending time, duration and specific contents, were integrated to developed the initial program. Then, six experts completed the two rounds consultation with a positive coefficient of 85.71%, coefficient judgment basis of 0.93, familiarity coefficient of 0.87, authority coefficient of 0.90 and the Kendall’s W of 0.62. Finally, an evidence-based breastfeeding co-parenting intervention program was constructed in this study, consisting of breastfeeding co-parenting courses, individual counselling and a father’s support group.ConclusionThis research developed a breastfeeding co-parenting intervention program for healthcare providers to guide primiparous parents to improve breastfeeding rates. Through a systematic literature review and Delphi method with good reliability, the program integrates breastfeeding courses, individual counseling, and a father’s support group. Future research will focus on evaluating its impact and scalability to benefit maternal and infant health globally.Trial registrationChiCTR.org.cn (ChiCTR2300069648). Registration date: 2023-03-22.

Development of Fewer Falls in MS-An Online, Theory-Based, Fall Prevention Self-Management Programme for People With Multiple Sclerosis.

The aim of this study was to describe the process used to develop a theory-based, online fall prevention self-management programme for ambulatory and non-ambulatory people with multiple sclerosis (pwMS). The development process was guided by the Medical Research Council framework of complex interventions and began with a scoping review of the literature on self-management of falls in pwMS. Subsequent phases of development were performed through iterative and concurrent processes and were informed by the perspectives of pwMS and healthcare professionals with MS expertise. Through a systematic and iterative process in close collaboration with pwMS and healthcare professionals, a theory-based online fall prevention self-management programme, Fewer Falls in MS, for ambulatory and non-ambulatory pwMS was developed. The programme is grounded in theory and pedagogical models and features utilization of action plans to address diverse influences on fall risks. A carefully operationalized definition of self-management and an iterative co-development process were essential to the creation of the Fewer falls in MS programme. Continuation of the co-development process and collaboration with end users was needed to refine the programme. PwMS and healthcare professionals were involved throughout the development process of the programme. The patient organization Neuro Sweden was contacted in the initial phase to discuss the relevance of a self-management programme to prevent falls in MS. They supported the research group (all authors) in identification of and contact with pwMS with interest to participate. Three members of the research group (S.T.J., M.F. and C.Y.), that is, the operative group, met neuro Sweden and one pwMS to further discuss the relevance of a self-management programme to prevent falls. To develop the process and content of the fall prevention programme, a co-design process was performed together with pwMS and healthcare professionals. The results of the co-design process are presented in this manuscript. In addition to participating in the co-design process, pwMS and healthcare professionals provided feedback to the research group on programme process and content on several occasions during the subsequent programme development process. In a pretest (Beta version) of the programme, four pwMS acted as test subjects and provided additional feedback on the programme to the research group. NCT04317716.

Patient-Led Research to Develop a Training Programme for Restoring Musical Joy in Cochlear Implant Recipients: A Reflexive Process Evaluation.

The role of patients in healthcare research is slowly evolving, although patient roles in the research process are limited. This paper reports on a patient-led research project aiming to develop a musical hearing training programme for patients with a cochlear implant (CI): the Musi-CI programme. A CI is an inner ear prosthesis that allows people with severe hearing loss to hear. However, while speech can be understood, CI users cannot fully enjoy music or feel aversion to it. The Musi-CI programme aims to reduce this music aversion to ultimately improve music enjoyment and social participation. The development of the Musi-CI programme was supported by a consortium of professionals in CI rehabilitation and research. The aim of this paper is to describe and evaluate the Musi-CI programme development process and its impact on professional CI rehabilitation and research. Programme development was described using a 3-layered process model of action research, distinguishing the CI user process, the healthcare professional process and the research process. To evaluate perceptions on the programme development process, consortium partners provided written commentsand participated in a reflexive evaluation session that was video-recorded. Reflexive evaluation aims for collective learning and strengthening collaboration among participants. Written comments and video data were analysed using template analysis. The involvement of an expert by experience was perceived as challenging but rewarding for all consortium partners, opening up new perspectives on CI-rehabilitation practice and research. Data analysis revealed two themes on the programme development process, professional space and acknowledgement, and two themes on the outcomes on CI rehabilitation and research: critical reflection and paradigm shift. Experts by experience represent a different knowledge domain that may contribute to change in rehabilitation and research. The development of the programme was initiated by a professional musician and CI user who organized the funding, had a leading role throughout the research process, including the write-up of the results, and co-authored this paper.

Development of an evidence-based hepatitis C education program to enhance public health literacy in the Australian prison sector: The Hepatitis in Prisons Education program (HepPEd)

BackgroundAustralia's prisons have a high chronic hepatitis C (HCV) prevalence (8 %). Antiviral therapies and prison-based hepatitis services are available, but only a minority of those eligible are being treated. Improving the HCV public health literacy of the prison sector via targeted education may overcome key barriers to scale-up treatment. This paper describes the: i) HCV public health literacy of the prison setting; ii) barriers and solutions for HCV education and service engagement; iii) HCV education program co-design and development processes; and iv) HepPEd resources. MethodsA national needs assessment was conducted to analyse the HCV public health literacy of the target audience groups in the prisons (healthcare providers; custodial officers; people in prison) to inform development of a prison-specific HCV education program (HepPEd). Structured interviews were conducted with key informants (n = 40). Three National Steering Committees, one for each target group, were convened to co-design and develop HepPEd. ResultsOnly healthcare providers involved with hepatitis care were considered to have ‘good’ to ‘very good’ HCV health literacy (including knowledge, attitudes, and capabilities), with all other groups considered less favourably. Key barriers identified included being time poor (healthcare providers), poor motivation (custodial officers) and stigma (people in prison). Peer education delivery was considered a key facilitator for custodial officers and people in prison. A suite of multi-modal resources addressing the perceived gaps in HCV health literacy was developed, with a broad theme of ‘Let's talk about hep C’. Delivery of HepPEd was designed to overcome key barriers and utilise facilitators for each group. ConclusionsSignificant gaps in HCV health literacy were perceived amongst the target audience groups. The comprehensive co-design and development processes utilised in HepPEd suggest the program will be well-placed to improve the HCV public health literacy of the prison sector and thereby enhance HCV testing and treatment rates amongst people in prison.

Proposal for a Cognitive Reconstruction Program for Female College Students Experiencing Body Dissatisfaction

The aim of this study was to develop and implement a program based on Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) for female college students experiencing body dissatisfaction. To systematize the program development process, we adopted the service design method. First, we conducted In-Depth Interviews (IDIs) to identify the difficulties faced by six female college students who experience body dissatisfaction, and to determine what kind of help they needed. Second, content analysis of the findings revealed that female college students were experiencing emotional-behavior problems which derived from the discrepancy between their ideal body image and the reality. Third, a prototype of a cognitive reconstruction program was developed to help transform their perceived ‘body distortion’ to a rational cognitive concept and thus reduce maladaptive consequences of ‘body dissatisfaction’. The overall program consisted of three therapeutic components and seven steps. Fourth, to assess the effectiveness of the program, survey and IDIs were conducted. The results revealed that it is appropriate to use a cognitive model to solve problems caused by body dissatisfaction, and that understanding and reconstructing one's own cognitive processes can be effective in reducing body dissatisfaction. However, based on feedback from participants, a number of revisions were proposed, such as including sufficient induction regarding the behavioral change.

Influence of recreation activities with the priority use of badminton exercises on indicators of physical fitness and motor activity of boys 13-14 years old

Scientists and practitioners in the field of physical culture and sports are trying to solve issues related to increasing the interest of children and youth in physical activity, especially during leisure time. One of the ways to increase physical activity is rationally organized leisure time based on the application of various health and recreational activities. The use of games in the recreational and health-improving activities of children and youth helps to optimize their motor activity, promotes the development of motor skills. The purpose of the study was to develop a program of leisure activities with priority use of badminton exercises for boys aged 13-14. The program development process included three stages: organizational, practical and control. The development of the program was based on the principles of leisure activities: principle of interest, individual approach, differentiated approach, consistency, systematicity, voluntariness, and compliance of leisure services with the existing conditions of the classes. The program lasted 6 months. The study involved 10 boys who attended classes three times a week. Each lesson lasted 60 minutes. The content of the program material was divided into blocks: general physical training, special physical training, technical training, and games, which also included outdoor games. The effectiveness of the training program is proven by the results obtained at the end of the study, which indicate an improvement in physical fitness indicators (strength by 13.6 %, agility by 2.8 %, flexibility by 15.5 %, speed and strength qualities by 5.1 %, speed - by 2.9 %) and motor activity of boys aged 13-14.

A spark of change: developing an innovative gerontological nursing intervention mapping initiative for training and education (IGNITE)

BackgroundWith an aging global population and advancements in medical technology, there is an urgent need for innovative gerontological nursing education programs. This study aimed to develop and evaluate the Innovative Gerontological Nursing Intervention Mapping Initiative for Training and Education (IGNITE) program. This program is a digital platform-based postgraduate nursing curriculum that employs the Intervention Mapping Approach (IMA) and Transformative Learning Theory to address the evolving needs of gerontological nursing.MethodsThe IGNITE program’s development process encompassed a comprehensive approach, including needs assessment, mapping of course objectives, integration of theory-based methods and strategies, course design, implementation, and rigorous evaluation. The pilot evaluation study involved pre- and post-tests focused on ageism, attitudes towards elder care, knowledge about older adults, transformative behavior change, and program satisfaction. The findings revealed significant improvements across all these dimensions, affirming the effectiveness of the program.ResultsThe program leveraged experiential learning, critical reflection, and rational discourse to facilitate transformative educational experiences. Notably, pre- and post-test comparisons showed marked improvements in attitudes towards older adult care and dementia care knowledge. Participants expressed high satisfaction with the program, with significant reported changes in transformative behaviors. The study also illuminated the initial negative attitudes of clinical nurses towards older adults and underscored the importance of transformative learning experiences in fostering empathy and understanding.ConclusionsThe IGNITE program lays a foundational framework for developing educational materials that promote transformative learning and self-reflection among healthcare professionals. This approach can lead to innovative nursing practices and personal growth. The application of the IMA and Transformative Learning Theory in gerontological nursing education shows significant promise. Future research should focus on exploring the long-term impacts of such programs and their applicability in diverse healthcare settings.

Leadership of the Head of Madrasah in Forming Santri Religious Competence in Madrasah Diniyah Takmiliyah

Madrasah Diniyah Takmiliyah is one of the Islamic religious education institutions outside of formal education which is organized in a structured and tiered manner as a complement to the implementation of religious education. Madrasah Diniyah Takmiliyah Awaliyah Education is flexible, accommodating, and integrated, therefore its development can be carried out by the Central Ministry of Religion, education relates to the problem of madrasa principals in forming opportunities to hold meetings effectively with teachers in a conducive situation. This research uses a qualitative research approach in this study and aims to reveal existing data in the field by describing and interpreting something like what is in the field and linking cause and effect to something that happened during the research, to obtain a realistic picture of the program development process training. The research was conducted at the Al Munawaroh Laranganan MDTA, Lohbener Indramayu District. The results of the research show that the principal at MDTA Al-Munawaroh in Larangan village is still conventional in the pattern of forming the competence of his students. The principal in forming the competence of his students emphasizes only cognitive aspects. In the classroom, the teacher can provide teaching to students that emphasizes the effective domain (feelings and attitudes), without abandoning the values contained in the cognitive (rational thinking) and psychomotor (skills) domains.

Eğitim Yönetiminde Program Geliştirme Süreçleri ile İlgili Alanyazında Yapılan Lisansüstü Bilimsel Çalışmaların İncelenmesi

What is necessary to gain success in education and business life 21. when the sources belonging to institutions, organizations and initiatives, especially educational institutions, that define the skills of the century are examined, it is seen that one of the most frequently recurring skills is the ability to develop programs. Within the framework of the program development process, our life, the quality of what we produce or build depends exactly on the quality of our thinking. Acting randomly, thinking and acting are expensive both financially and in terms of our quality of life. At the current point in today's world, the importance of mastering program development skills is increasing every day. Within the framework of a qualified educational approach, acquiring the ability to develop a program is seen as a more important issue today than ever. John Dewey (1993) pointed out that skill development and learning are the most basic goals of education. Michael Scriven (2010) considers program development education as the most primary educational task. Cevizci (2010) considers program development at the very beginning of the goals that education is trying to achieve. He stated that the purpose of education will be achieved if people with program development skills are trained through education from a social or individual point of view. Warren (2006) stated that program development is a twenty-first century skill that all university graduates need. In order for individuals to be trained to master the ability to develop programs and to better understand their educational importance, it is necessary to explain in detail the importance of program development skills and their role in human life. Key Words: Educational Management, Program Development Postgraduate Scientific Studies

Analisis Sistem Informasi Pendistribusian Alat Tulis Kantor di Fakultas Pendidikan Ilmu Pengetahuan Sosial Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia

Office equipment, often referred to as Office Stationery (ATK), is a necessity that must be fulfilled and carefully considered in its use in an institution, such as in the Department of Computer Science. Currently, the Department of Computer Science still utilizes Microsoft Excel and handwritten notes in processing ATK data, ranging from the registration of incoming items to the distribution to professors and staff. Therefore, the Department of Computer Science requires a system that can support the process of distributing ATK data. The developed system is expected to assist in generating ATK distribution reports. The system development method chosen in this research is the Waterfall system development model. The system design in this research uses the Unified Modeling Language (UML). The program development process (coding) utilizes the PHP programming language with HTML, and MySQL for database creation. The testing approach in this research employs Black Box testing with the Equivalence Partitioning (EP) method. The results of the conducted testing indicate that all system functions operate according to their intended purposes.

Expanding Access to Comprehensive Geriatric Evaluation via Telehealth: Development of Hybrid-Virtual Home Visits

BackgroundIn response to the aging population, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) seeks to expand access to evidence-based practices which support community-dwelling older persons such as the Geriatric Resources for Assessment and Care of Elders (GRACE) program. GRACE is a multidisciplinary care model which provides home-based geriatric evaluation and management for older Veterans residing within a 20-mile drive radius from the hospital. We sought to expand the geographic reach of VA-GRACE by developing a hybrid-virtual home visit (TeleGRACE).ObjectivesThe objectives were to: (1) describe challenges encountered and solutions implemented during the iterative, pre-implementation program development process; and (2) illustrate potential successes of the program with two case examples.DesignQuality improvement project with longitudinal qualitative data collection.Program DescriptionThe hybrid-virtual home visit involved a telehealth technician travelling to patients’ homes and connecting virtually to VA-GRACE team members who participated remotely.Approach & ParticipantsWe collected multiple data streams throughout program development: TeleGRACE staff periodic reflections, fieldnotes, and team meeting notes; and VA-GRACE team member interviews.Key ResultsThe five program domains that required attention and problem-solving were: telehealth connectivity and equipment, virtual physical examination, protocols and procedures, staff training, and team integration. For each domain, we describe several challenges and solutions. An example from the virtual physical examination domain: several iterations were required to identify the combination of telehealth stethoscope with dedicated headphones that allowed remote nurse practitioners to hear heart and lung sounds. The two cases illustrate how this hybrid-virtual home visit model provided care for patients who would not otherwise have received timely healthcare services.ConclusionsThese results provide a blueprint to translate an in-person home-based geriatrics program into a hybrid-virtual model and support the feasibility of using hybrid-virtual home visits to expand access to comprehensive geriatric evaluation and ongoing care for high-risk, community-dwelling older persons who reside geographically distant from the primary VA facility.Graphical

사회과 저경력 교사의 토의·토론 수업 역량 강화를 위한 연수 프로그램 개발 연구

The purpose of this study is to analyze the characteristics of the training program developed to enhance the democratic citizenship education competence of low-experienced social studies teachers through discussion and debate, and to derive implications for the development and implementation of teacher training programs for low-experienced teachers in the future. To this end, the analysis focused on the training program development process and content structure, and the responses of training participants. As a result of the analysis, the teachers who participated in the training gave a very positive evaluation of the training program. Not only was the satisfaction with the content and method of the lecture very high, but it was also highly evaluated in terms of its usability in work. The training instructors recognized that the logical arrangement of the training program was outstanding and that the satisfaction of training participants was high due to the training program being structured around activities and participation. However, they evaluated that the lack of training time, the lack of understanding of the participants’ needs and demands, and level difference between programs(courses) by the instructors’ individual capabilities needed to be improved. Based on these analysis results, field orientation, integration, and cooperation were presented as principles of improving the training system for low-experience social studies teachers and suggested implications for the development and operation of training programs based on this.

IMPACTS OF COVID-19 ON TRAINING HEALTH CARE WORKERS AT EAST LOS ANGELES COMMUNITY COLLEGE

Abstract The Pandemic changed how community colleges prepare the next generation of healthcare workers, and they are slowly adjusting to remain relevant in the current environment. How community colleges train their students will determine how well their communities will be cared for, which is why this topic is important. Some of the strategies implemented to fulfill the East Los Angeles’ College (ELAC) workforce demands following COVID are: aligning basics skills with some of the courses; providing career counseling, including mock interviews; opportunities to branch out and transfer in two years; connecting students with services to address their basic needs including mental health. Faculty are also required to stay current, and they need support from their local Districts and national collaborators. Some completed specialized training in humanizing curriculum and transforming faculty learning programs to improve undergraduate STEM faculty’s instructional practice. Moreover, the ELAC faculty felt that developing a humanities course tailored to Health and Human Services could be a great start to connect current needs with our academic programming. Faculty are revising and collecting content to address recent changes impacting our society and how we operate in the fast-changing work environment. After the Pandemic, the use of technology is more common and accepted. This change facilitates interactions, and this is a contributing factor to the program development process. For example, the advisory questionnaire is now available electronically, and therefore expecting more participation. Faculty have more variety and options for training to improve content development and delivery strategies.

Manajemen Pengembangan Kurikulum di Sekolah MI Al-Istianah Sidoarjo

Manajemen Pengembangan Kurikulum di Sekolah MI Al-Istianah Sidoarjo

미술교육 프로그램 개발 및 적용연구 동향 분석

Objectives This study examines the master's thesis trends of art education program planning and execution of art education majors in the department of education at graduate schools of education in Korea for 18 years from 2005 to 2022, and proposes the direction of art education program development research.
 Methods A total of 262 articles were selected by searching for art education program development studies of master's thesis in art education major in the Department of Education of the Graduate School of Education in Korea using RISS, an information provision service for academic journals. High), by region (nationwide), by development basis, by area (experience/expression/appreciation), and by teaching/learning type (general type, block type, etc.). Descriptive statistics by frequency analysis were conducted using the SPSS WIN 23.0 Program as a measurement tool.
 Results The suggestions based on the results of this study are as follows. First, detailed information such as selection of research subjects, reasons for selection, grade level, and gender, which are basic information during the program development process, needs to be faithfully described and provided as reference material for other researchers to select research subjects in the future. Second, like the above research subjects, specific and accurate information about grade, gender, region, and number of participants can also be used as basic data, so it must be indicated. Third, for the suitability of art education program development, surveys, expert group review, Delphi method, etc. should be practically carried out. do. Fourth, the program participants' evaluation activities lead to reflective reflection, and an active attitude to revise and secure the art education program according to the evaluation results is required. Finally, most of the data in this study are qualitative studies, so objective data needs to be added. It is judged to be very meaningful to support the researcher's discussion through pre-inspection and post-inspection prior to the program.
 Conclusions Based on the results of this study, it is intended to be presented as a material that can supplement the development and progress of art education programs in the Department of Education, Graduate School of Education, and Art Education Major.

프레네 교육과 쿠지네 소집단 자유학습 적용 방과후 프로그램 개발

The objective of this study is to develop a more specialized after-school program for lower-grade elementary school children, moving away from a talent-centered approach. Drawing on previous research using Freinet pedagogy and Cousinet's small group free learning, a total of 10 sessions were designed focusing on expression, communication, and cooperation. The program was implemented for three months at OO Elementary School in N City, Chungnam province, and then refined based on feedback. Additionally, to assess the program's effectiveness, measures of self-expression, social competence, and social behavior were administered before and after the program, and a comparative analysis was conducted. Due to the limited number of participants, qualitative analysis was conducted on the program development process and the journals of three researchers and prospective teachers who participated in the implementation. The analysis revealed that the themes of the after-school program emphasizing expression, communication, and cooperation included transitioning from presentations to expressions, teacher cooperation and communication, changes in and utilization of activity spaces, fostering and supporting self-formed small groups, and satisfaction with program execution. This after-school program, as designed, cannot serve as a standardized model, but it can be flexibly implemented based on the characteristics of the after-school institution, the implementing agents, and the target audience.

Developing an undergraduate business analytics program for a public state-funded business school

Business Analytics has gained the attention of academia and industry due to three main trends namely, availability of data, methodological developments, and explosion in computing power and storage capacity. Many higher education institutes show interest in developing an undergraduate business analytics program. This paper develops a framework including all the detailed steps needed to create and implement such a program for a business college in a state-funded public university. It first focuses on program justification and program development process. Then, it tackles program structure, learning outcomes, and resources. Finally, the lessons learnt are shared.