scholarly journals Consistency in study programme planning and the complexity of curriculum logics

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-16
Author(s):  
Tine S. Prøitz
Keyword(s):  
Study Programme ◽  
Programme Planning

Impact of an Epilepsy Educational Programme on Coping Mechanism, Attitude, Knowledge and Awareness: A Rural Sabah Experience

2020 ◽  
Vol 18 (2) ◽  
pp. 1-14
Author(s):  
Sivaraj Raman ◽  
Chun Wai Chang ◽  
Jin Ee Heng ◽  
See Wan Wong
Keyword(s):  
Standard Of Care ◽  
Education Programme ◽  
Educational Programme ◽  
Health Concern ◽  
Coping Mechanism ◽  
Brief Cope ◽  
Educational Programmes ◽  
Knowledge And Attitude ◽  
And Coping ◽  
Programme Planning

Epilepsy is a disabling disease which has not been adequately emphasised as a public health concern. Patients are often left in the dark about their disease, affecting their ability to cope and live a normal life. This study aimed to explore and evaluate the effects of a structured epilepsy education programme (EEP) on awareness, knowledge and attitude (AKA) and coping mechanism of patients. Recruited participants were required to complete the modified Malay AKA epilepsy questionnaire and Malay brief coping orientation to problem experienced (Brief COPE)-27. Upon completion, they received a structured EEP conducted by trained personnel using validated materials. Participants were then followed up for a period of 6 months and reassessed at 1, 3 and 6 months to measure any changes in their AKA and coping mechanisms. Twenty-two participants were successfully recruited. Total AKA score of participants showed a significant increase (mean score difference = 16.3, p = 0.021, 95% CI: 3.0, 28.1) at 6 months post-EEP. This improvement was mostly contributed by the increase in both knowledge and attitude scores. Religion was the most preferred coping mechanism (82.5%), followed by instrumental support, emotional support, active coping and acceptance at 75.0%, respectively. Only three domains showed significant differences after the educational programme: planning: 62.5% versus 77.5%, p = 0.026; denial: 57.5% versus 37.5%, p = 0.004; venting: 62.5% versus 52.5%, p = 0.004. The EEP was effective in improving attitude and knowledge while bringing about changes in coping skills of patients over a period of time. Educational programmes should be part of epilepsy standard of care, especially as they are inexpensive and brief yet impactful

scholarly journals SIGNIFICANCE OF ART AND SCIENCE OF URBAN DESIGN IN THE STUDY PROGRAMME OF ARCHITECTURE / URBANISTIKOS MENO IR MOKSLO REIKŠMĖ ARCHITEKTŪROS STUDIJŲ PROGRAMOJE

2013 ◽  
Vol 37 (4) ◽  
pp. 268-278 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dalia Dijokienė
Keyword(s):  
European Union ◽  
Urban Design ◽  
Professional Training ◽  
The European Union ◽  
Art And Science ◽  
Degree Programme ◽  
Study Programme ◽  
Technical University ◽  
Common Understanding ◽  
Scientific Classification

Urban design is a component of art and science of architecture and an indispensable field of architectural activity. Subsequent to restoration of independence, Lithuania started travelling down the path of democratic urban design of towns and districts, which resulted in an inevitable evolution of concepts as well as mindset. Two decades of independence have passed, yet one could hardly say that everything is clearly and uniformly perceived by all players involved in activities of urban design. There is still a clear lack of common understanding of the object of art and science of urban design. As a branch of science, urban design is still somewhat misplaced in the scientific classification. This article discusses definitions of urban design used in Lithuania and abroad, gives summarised information on the formal position of urban design in documents regulating professional training, and assesses (within the context of the European Union requirements for professional qualifications) the courses on urban design basics taught under the BA degree programme of architecture at the Faculty of Architecture, Vilnius Gediminas Technical University. Santrauka Urbanistika yra sudėtinė architektūros meno ir mokslo dalis bei neatsiejama architektūrinės veiklos sritis. Lietuvai atgavus nepriklausomybę ir einant demokratinio miestų bei rajonų planavimo ir urbanistinio projektavimo keliu, neišvengiamai buvo susidurta su vartojamų sąvokų ir net mąstysenos kaita. Nors prabėgo jau antrasis nepriklausomybės dešimtmetis, tačiau negalime teigti, kad viskas tapo aišku ir vienodai suprantama urbanistikos veiklos srityje. Lietuvoje vis dar yra gilus nesusikalbėjimas dėl urbanistikos meno ir mokslo objekto. Urbanistika kaip mokslo šaka vis dar neturi vietos mokslo klasifikatoriuje. Šiame straipsnyje yra aptariamos Lietuvoje ir užsienyje vartojamos urbanistikos definicijos, apibendrinama formalioji urbanistikos padėtis studijas reglamentuojančiuose dokumentuose, Europos Sąjungos reikalavimų profesinėms kvalifikacijoms kontekste įvertinami dėstomi urbanistinio projektavimo pagrindai VGTU AF architektūros bakalauro studijose.

Tourism to the year 2000 - Qualitative Aspects Affecting Global Growth

1990 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Policy Making ◽  
Supply And Demand ◽  
Study Programme ◽  
The World ◽  
Work Programme ◽  
World Tourism Organization ◽  
Tourism Organization ◽  
Year 2000 ◽  
Global Growth ◽  
General Work

The World Tourism organization (UNWTO) has initiated study programme on tourism to the year 2000 as part of its general work programme requested by members. The general objective of the study programme is specified as being: To identify the major trends in tourism supply and demand worldwide and by region and their impact on the various sectors of tourism trades; together with implications for policy making and relevant strategies.

The acceptance of spelling variants as symbols of Croatian spelling changes (1994–2013)

2021 ◽  
Vol 24 (1) ◽  
pp. 110-148
Author(s):  
Tomislav Stojanov
Keyword(s):  
Questionnaire Survey ◽  
Native Speakers ◽  
First Year ◽  
Educational Setting ◽  
The Public ◽  
Study Programme ◽  
Spelling Variant ◽  
The Media ◽  
Technical Study ◽  
The Impact

Abstract This paper discusses the impact of several spelling changes in Croatian on the level of the literacy of native speakers. Since 1986, there have been five official recommendations for usage that pertain to five different orthographic manuals. This research focuses on three spelling points with considerable identity-related repercussions among the public and the media, which are sometimes named the spelling symbols of Croatian. A questionnaire-survey comprised of 36 tests was completed among 1063 students on a technical study programme each year for eight consecutive academic years. Eight generations of first-year undergraduates, who do not study language in an educational setting, have accepted the new spellings, contingent on a frequency principle. The more frequent a spelling variant occurs, the less the chance that the new spelling variant is accepted, and vice versa. Given the lack of established and enduring spelling norms, combined with ideological oppositions between the old and new spelling forms, students have been guided mainly by their capacity to write the most common form.

scholarly journals Learning from others: A critical reflection on an international study programme

2017 ◽  
Vol 62 (1) ◽  
pp. 337-350
Author(s):  
Alison McInnes ◽  
Joan M Goss ◽  
Hannah Fisher ◽  
Robyn Brockman
Keyword(s):  
Social Work ◽  
Critical Reflection ◽  
Student Mobility ◽  
Academic Staff ◽  
International Study ◽  
Self Awareness ◽  
Professional Networks ◽  
Social Competencies ◽  
Self Confidence ◽  
Study Programme

This article offers a critical reflection on an international social work study programme at a Northern European university in 2015. This study develops a shared sense of the expectations and experiences of two academic staff and two students who took part in this social work programme. Interesting findings from this life-changing opportunity were ascertained and included awareness of own motivational learning as well as developing cultural competencies (including language and communication skills), intellectual competencies (including working with others to solve problems), social competencies (including increases in self-confidence and self-awareness) and professional competencies (via increases in professional networks). This supports national data regarding the importance of student mobility including study visits abroad.

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