Run In Conjunction Research Articles

Experiences of a pilot project for the Post Qualifying Award in Social Work

In 1990 the Central Council for Education and Training in Social Work (CCETSW) first set out its framework for Post Qualifying (PQ) professional development as part of a continuum of training in social care and social work. It devolved the establishment and maintenance of awarding bodies to regional PQ consortia. In 1995 government concern at the apparent lack of progress in candidates achieving PQ awards prompted CCETSW to intervene to establish two fast-track projects, one for Approved Social Workers and the other for holders of the Practice Teachers Award to gain the Post Qualifying Award in Social Work. This article focuses on the latter project, run in conjunction with the National Organisation for Practice Teaching, and disseminates some of its findings, primarily about the experiences of candidates. Many enjoyed the opportunity to reflect on their practice and to achieve formal recognition of their practice skills through the award. Others found the experience extremely difficult, particularly because of working under severe time constraints. It is argued that these experiences can be a valuable source of learning for the future with regard to planning a PQ framework within agencies.

Shopping for health ‐ food for thought: a programme in public health promotion

Outlines a health promotion programme run in conjunction with a local Asda supermarket in Ayr. The event focused on the store itself. Community dietitians were available for specific advice, and a team of student dietitians conducted evaluations, circulated special discount coupons, and handed out health promotion material. Throughout the store there were specific health messages following NACNE and COMA report guidelines. A treasure hunt and food pyramid both acted as additional activities for customers. Publicity prior to the event included local radio and press advertising. The event was evaluated as a success and shoppers said they would like more such events.

Enterprise Education in Primary Schools: A Survey In Primary Schools: A Survey in Two Northern LEAs

This article has arisen from a survey conducted in two Northern LEAs. First seeks to put enterprise education into context and gives Durham University Business School′s (DUBS) view of it. Then addresses the survey; this was carried out in 50 schools in Durham and Gateshead and aimed to discover what impact the DUBS “Primary Enterprise” resource material had made in primary schools and the training programme run in conjunction with this. It also sought to determine the influence made by this approach to teaching and learning and to identify ways in which an enterprising approach could be incorporated into the school curriculum. Discusses the results of the survey together with their implications. Recognizes that, while this research was generated at a regional level, the findings have more far‐reaching implications and are of benefit to a wider audience.

Innovation, Peer Teaching, and Multidisciplinary Collaboration: Outreach from a School‐Based Clinic

The gum‐chewing 10th grade student with teased hair eyed the quiet line of seventh grade girls seated nervously across the table from her in the mid‐school library. The 10th grade student was their “teacher” for the next 30 minutes, leading a discussion about AIDS. “So,” she asked, chewing between phrases, “You girls know about latex condoms?” She then rattled off a series of questions and teaching points about AIDS — “African green monkeys,” “unprotected sex,” “shared needles.”The 10th grade student was contributing to her inner city high school class project, run in conjunction with the school‐based clinic. She was sharing her special knowledge about AIDS, taught by the clinic staff, with younger children as a service to her community. What this novice teacher was lacking in professional delivery she made up for in enthusiasm for both her subject and for her important, new leadership role.

The spatially continuous determination of groundwater flow to surface water bodies: Application to the Connecting Channels between Lakes Huron and Erie

The hydrogeophysical method to define the hydraulic properties of the sediments beneath a surface water body described by Taylor and Cherkauer is applied to a specific field site. Collection of electrical resistivity and seismic data long over 200 km of survey lines in the channels connecting Lakes Huron and Erie has allowed definition of the thickness, general composition and hydraulic properties of the sediment column. The geophysics provided a measurement of electrical longitudinal conductance of the sediment column at 40-m intervals along the survey line (> 5000 complete electrical soundings). This parameter has been empirically related to the hydraulic leakance (ratio of the hydraulic conductivity to the thickness of the unconsolidated materials) of the sediment column at discrete calibration points where seepage meters were installed. Groundwater discharges calculated using the geophysically derived hydraulic properties compare very favorably with those calculated directly from the seepage measurements and others calculated independently from analysis of stream gaging records. Convergence of three methods on a single answer is taken to indicate the validity of that answer and to confirm the reliability of the hydrogeophysical approach. The hydrogeophysical approach offers the advantage of higher resolution of lateral variations in hydraulic properties and relatively low monetary and time expenditures when compared with a drilling program. However, it cannot be utilized without calibration to direct hydraulic measurements; it is best run in conjunction with seepage meters and drilling or existing wells. Perhaps its greatest usefulness lies in its ability to rapidly and accurately define locations of high potential for interaction between surface water and groundwater.

Volunteer senior scientists wanted

The American Association for the Advancement of Science plans to establish a nationwide program to involve older scientists as volunteers in public education, business, and government.The Senior Scientists and Engineers (SSE) program was originated by AAAS in response to projected shortages of experienced scientists in many fields, and to draw on the large and rapidly growing population of post‐retirement professional scientists. SSE began in 1988 as a pilot program in the Washington D.C. area run in conjunction with the American Association of Retired Persons.

A computer program for the direct analysis of protein binding data obtained from dynamic dialysis

A procedure which allows for the direct analysis of protein binding data obtained via dynamic dialysis is presented. The method avoids some of the problems previously encountered in data analysis, requires minimal user input, and can be readily applied to a variety of experimental conditions. Binding parameters are obtained through use of a Regula-Falsi algorithm run in conjunction with a standard nonlinear least-squares regression program (NONLIN). Although a simple one-binding-site model is presented, the equations can readily be extended to describe more complex binding behavior.

Group counseling with Neighborhood Youth Corps trainees

How can we help urban youth who are ghetto dwellers and school dropouts break the cycle of failure, poverty, and alienation that follows them into adulthood? The Neighborhood Youth Corps was provided to offer some solutions to this problem. Their program content heavily emphasizes work experiences for unemployed youth but also provides for personal and vocational counseling. This article describes and evaluates a group counseling program, run in conjunction with the Neighborhood Youth Corps, which attempted to reduce the alienation that keeps youth within the poverty‐failure cycle.