A Statistical Awareness Curriculum for STEM Employees

Background: Physicians teach sun awareness to their patients, but frequently have no formal training in this area. A week-long dermatology curriculum during Sun Awareness Week that included skin cancer and sun awareness education to first-year medical students was introduced in May 1998 at the University of Western Ontario, London, Canada. Objective: The purpose of this study was to determine the baseline knowledge, attitudes, and behaviour of the first-year medical students towards sun awareness before and after the new curriculum. Method: This study used a pre- and post-test design to determine the impact of the curriculum on the medical students' knowledge, attitudes, and intent to change behaviour. It also reports any influence of demographic variables on these parameters. Results: The students demonstrated a substantial improvement in their knowledge of sun-related topics despite some baseline knowledge. Many students reported unhealthy behaviour prior to the curriculum, but demonstrated an intent to adopt more healthy behaviour after the curriculum. Minor differences in knowledge and behaviour due to demographic characteristics disappeared upon completion of the curriculum. Conclusions: An undergraduate medical curriculum with skin cancer and sun awareness education can improve the medical students' knowledge, attitudes, and behaviour towards sun awareness.

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Developing a Phonological Awareness Curriculum: Reflections on an Implementation Science Framework

Journal of Speech Language and Hearing Research ◽

10.1044/2015_jslhr-l-14-0351 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 58 (6) ◽

Cited By ~ 12

Author(s):

Howard Goldstein ◽

Arnold Olszewski

Keyword(s):

Early Literacy ◽

Implementation Science ◽

Intervention Development ◽

Literacy Curriculum ◽

Evidence Based Practices ◽

Awareness Curriculum ◽

Using Data ◽

Science Framework ◽

Post Hoc ◽

User Friendly

PurposeThis article describes the process of developing and implementing a supplemental early literacy curriculum designed for preschoolers demonstrating delays in literacy development.MethodIntervention research and implementation research have traditionally been viewed as sequential processes. This article illustrates a process of intervention development that was paralleled by a focus on implementation in early childhood settings. The exploration, preparation, implementation, sustainment framework is used to describe factors that need to be considered during a progression through these 4 phases of implementation. A post hoc analysis provides insight into a rather nonlinear progression of intervention development and highlights considerations and activities that have facilitated implementation.ConclusionsThe guiding principles of the exploration, preparation, implementation, sustainment implementation science framework highlight the important considerations in developing effective and practical interventions. Considering implementation and sustainment during the intervention development process and using data-based decision making has the potential to expand the availability of user-friendly evidence-based practices in communication sciences and disorders and encourage a bridging of the researcher–clinician gap.

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One-Year Followup on the Impact of a Sun Awareness Curriculum on Medical Students' Knowledge, Attitudes, and Behavior

Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery ◽

10.1177/120347540100500301 ◽

2001 ◽

Vol 5 (3) ◽

pp. 193-200 ◽

Cited By ~ 14

Author(s):

Kimberly E. Liu ◽

Benjamin Barankin ◽

John Howard ◽

Lyn C. Guenther

Keyword(s):

Medical Students ◽

Medical Curriculum ◽

First Year ◽

Actual Behavior ◽

The Sun ◽

Awareness Curriculum ◽

One Year ◽

And Behavior ◽

First Year Medical Students ◽

The Impact

Background: A one-week sun awareness curriculum was developed at the University of Western Ontario to educate first-year medical students on skin cancer risks and prevention. Objective: To assess the retention of knowledge, attitudes, and behavioral practices one year after receiving education in sun awareness. Method: Three surveys were administered: before, immediately after the sun awareness teaching, and one year later. Actual practiced behavior in the past year was compared with the intended behavior. Results: Half as many sunburns were reported in the year following the sun awareness curriculum compared with the previous year. Medical students demonstrated a good retention of the knowledge learned a year earlier. However, many students still believed that a tanned appearance looks healthy. While there was intent to adopt more healthy behavior after the curriculum, the actual behavior practiced varied. Conclusions: An undergraduate medical curriculum on sun awareness can be effective in improving the knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors of future physicians.

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Contesting “Authenticity” in Authentic Leadership through a Mad Studies Lens

Human Resource Development Review ◽

10.1177/15344843211020571 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 153448432110205

Author(s):

Greg Procknow ◽

Tonette S. Rocco

Keyword(s):

Mental Health ◽

Mental Illness ◽

Leadership Development ◽

Mentally Ill ◽

Authentic Leadership ◽

Social Model ◽

Mental Health Awareness ◽

People With Mental Illness ◽

Mad Studies ◽

Awareness Curriculum

A Mad Studies/social model of mental distress lens was used to critique authentic leadership. We deconstructed the dilemma of authenticity and leadership by exploring how authentic leadership (dis)allows the inclusion of people with mental illness. We found that their minds are treated as disruptive and rarely ever read as authentic. For followers to view “mentally ill” leaders as authentic requires candidness, disability disclosure, and emulating norms typical to their ingroup membership. We conclude this paper by challenging HRD to rethink its stance on disruptive leadership as symptomatic of mental illness. Employees with mental health marginality can develop an authentic identity in the workplace through authenticity building experiences such as connecting mad leaders to peer-support training, offering specialized leadership development, and co-producing a mental health awareness curriculum that challenges unhealthy workplace discourses that stigmatize mad leaders and workers.

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The Global Awareness Curriculum in International Business Programs: A Critical Perspective

Journal of Teaching in International Business ◽

10.1080/08975930.2010.483908 ◽

2010 ◽

Vol 21 (2) ◽

pp. 101-131 ◽

Cited By ~ 29

Author(s):

Anne E. Witte

Keyword(s):

International Business ◽

Global Awareness ◽

Critical Perspective ◽

Business Programs ◽

Awareness Curriculum

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Effects of a Sun Protection Program Targeting Elementary School Children and Their Parents

Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery ◽

10.1177/120347540100500102 ◽

2001 ◽

Vol 5 (1) ◽

pp. 2-7 ◽

Cited By ~ 19

Author(s):

Benjamin Barankin ◽

Kimberly Liu ◽

John Howard ◽

Lyn Guenther

Keyword(s):

Elementary School ◽

Skin Cancer ◽

School Children ◽

Elementary School Children ◽

Protective Clothing ◽

Sun Exposure ◽

Sun Protection ◽

Protective Measures ◽

Awareness Programs ◽

Awareness Curriculum

Background: Excessive sun exposure in childhood is considered a risk factor for later development of skin cancer, so sun awareness programs targeting children have been developed. Objective: To assess the benefits of involving parents at home in the sun protection program received by their children at school. Method: The existing “Sun and the Skin” program was enhanced in two ways. Parents were educated both about their child's program and with supplemental information. Also, sunscreen was distributed to each child. Results: Certain methods of sun protection, particularly the use of sunscreen, are being practiced by the majority of children, while others, such as protective clothing, have not been readily adopted. The enhanced group of students showed improvement over control and standard groups in their attitude toward tanning. There is a need for teachers to remind their students to practice protective measures. Conclusions: While a sun-awareness curriculum has been shown to be beneficial for elementary school children, the adjunct of parental and school involvement in this process can improve the results and ultimately decrease the risk of skin cancer in the children.

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