Approaching the risk perception gap: effects of a subject matter knowledge-based intervention in a health context

Author(s):  
Benedikt Heuckmann ◽  
Finja Krüger
2015 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 15
Author(s):  
Koshy Koshy ◽  
Mitchel A. Rosen ◽  
Michael Presutti ◽  
Mehul A. Patel

<p>Many states and municipalities today require the completion of <em>10-hr Construction Outreach Training</em> as a prerequisite for entrance into jobsites. Over 500,000 workers received the OSHA Construction Outreach Training in FY 2013. Rutgers OSHA Training Institute Education Center (OTIEC) recruited a cohort of Construction Outreach Trainers to administer a survey to their students to identify their motivations for attending the trainings, the knowledge gained in certain subject areas and how the students expected to practically apply the knowledge gained in the training to actual worksites. A majority of the over 600 students participating in the study demonstrated a significant depth in subject matter knowledge and practical ability to connect hazard controls to effectively mitigate risks. Students were able to identify deficiencies at their workplaces regarding the lack of hazard-specific training and various administrative controls. This study also identified several issues concerning the length of time trainers currently allocate for the safety and health topics and some strategies to realign these durations to maximize the effectiveness and efficiency of various trainings.</p>


2016 ◽  
Vol 10 (3) ◽  
pp. 1
Author(s):  
Sissel Østrem

Denne artikkelen setter søkelys på fagdidaktikkens plass i veiledningssamtaler med lærerstudenter og nyutdannede lærere. Utgangspunktet er to studier der tematikken i veiledningssamtaler ble undersøkt gjennom språkets utpekende funksjon. Orientering rundt fagdidaktikk var lite framtredende i disse samtalene, og i stedet dominerte generelle didaktiske spørsmål. Forskningsspørsmålene innebærer en undring over hvorfor forhold ved fagene ikke blir tydeligere uttrykt i yrkesfaglig veiledning, og samtidig stiller jeg spørsmål om hvordan veiledning eventuelt kan bidra til at fagdidaktiske spørsmål blir belyst. Jeg hevder at noviser trenger hjelp til å rette blikket mot vesentlige spørsmål som gjelder yrkesutøvelsen, der også fagdidaktikk må inngå. En mer pågående veilederrolle enn det som ser ut til å være dagens praksis, blir av den grunn foreslått og diskutert.Nøkkelord: yrkesfaglig veiledning, læringspotensial, didaktikk, fagdidaktikk, språkets utpekende funksjon, veilederrollenAbstractThis article highlights subject matter knowledge in mentoring conversations and takes its point of departure in two studies where the topics in mentoring conversations were investigated through the use language. General didactic concerns dominated the conversations at the expense of themes related to subject matter. Astonishment about this fact led to the research questions focusing on the reasons for the lack of concerns about subject matter knowledge in mentoring. How mentoring eventually can contribute in giving subjects, a more prominent position in such conversations is discussed. Novices need help to keep the importance of subject matter knowledge in mind when discussing the most substantial questions in teaching. A more dynamic mentor role is suggested and discussed.Key words: mentoring, didactics, role of mentor teacher


Author(s):  
David Smiderle ◽  
Patricia L. Weigel Green

This study identifies the key best practices College Students should utilize from a knowledge management perspective in order to best prepare for mid-term or final exams. This study also ascertains whether all stages of the knowledge cycle are required in order to achieve success. Data was collected from both subject matter experts and students in regards to exam preparation. The findings suggest that knowledge management may be a useful framework to identify both threshold and exceptional behaviours required to achieve knowledge based goals or outcomes. The findings of this study also provide some validation regarding a methodology which can be used in organizations to identify key best practices related to knowledge management.


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