Competency Based Curriculum: A National Survey of Teachers

1978 ◽  
Vol 72 (5) ◽  
pp. 163-169
Author(s):  
Susan Jay Spungin
Keyword(s):  
National Survey ◽  
Community Relations ◽  
Guidance And Counseling ◽  
Activity Assessment ◽  
Competency Based ◽  
Administration And Supervision ◽  
Two Phases ◽  
And Function ◽  
Visually Handicapped ◽  
Media And Technology

Presents selected findings of a national survey of teachers of the visually handicapped to measure their attitudes toward competencies in seven areas of teaching activity: Assessment and Evaluation; Educational Instructional Strategies; Guidance and Counseling; Administration and Supervision; Media and Technology; School and Community Relations; and Research. Attitudes of the 807 responding teachers in both residential and local school programs were analyzed in two phases: Phase I compared what teachers said they do with their reactions to competencies; Phase II analyzed teacher roles (rather than titles) and compared role and function with reaction to the competencies.

Competency Based Programs: A National Perspective

1978 ◽  
Vol 72 (5) ◽  
pp. 161-162
Author(s):  
Josephine Taylor
Keyword(s):  
Personnel Preparation ◽  
Preparation Programs ◽  
Competency Based ◽  
National Perspective ◽  
Visually Handicapped ◽  
Manpower Needs

An overview of what competency based programs mean. Discusses basic requirements for such programs including research base, evaluation, accountability. Describes recent changes in visually handicapped personnel preparation programs and changes needed in future. Discusses manpower needs.

Limb deformity proteins: role in mesodermal induction of the apical ectodermal ridge

Development ◽  
1997 ◽  
Vol 124 (1) ◽  
pp. 133-139 ◽  
Author(s):  
J. Kuhlman ◽  
L. Niswander
Keyword(s):  
Sonic Hedgehog ◽  
Limb Development ◽  
Apical Ectodermal Ridge ◽  
Primary Defect ◽  
Limb Deformity ◽  
Normal Morphology ◽  
Fibroblast Growth Factor 8 ◽  
Skeletal Pattern ◽  
Two Phases ◽  
And Function

During early limb development, distal tip ectoderm is induced by the underlying mesenchyme to form the apical ectodermal ridge. Subsequent limb growth and patterning depend on reciprocal signaling between the mesenchyme and ridge. Mice that are homozygous for mutations at the limb deformity (ld) locus do not form a proper ridge and the anteroposterior axis of the limb is shortened. Skeletal analyses reveal shortened limbs that involve loss and fusion of distal bones and digits, defects in both anteroposterior and proximodistal patterning. Using molecular markers and mouse-chick chimeras we examined the ridge-mesenchymal interactions to determine the origin of the ld patterning defects. In the ld ridge, fibroblast growth factor 8 (Fgf8) RNA is decreased and Fgf4 RNA is not detected. In the ld mesenchyme, Sonic hedgehog (Shh), Evx1 and Wnt5a expression is decreased. In chimeras between ld ectoderm and wild-type mesenchyme, a ridge of normal morphology and function is restored, Fgf8 and Shh are expressed normally, Fgf4 is induced and a normal skeletal pattern arises. These results suggest that the ld mesenchyme is unable to induce the formation of a completely functional ridge. This primary defect causes a disruption of ridge function and subsequently leads to the patterning defects observed in ld limbs. We propose a model in which ridge induction requires at least two phases: an early competence phase, which includes induction of Fgf8 expression, and a later differentiation phase in which Fgf4 is induced and a morphological ridge is formed. Ld proteins appear to act during the differentiation phase.

Preschool Services for the Visually Handicapped: A National Survey

1978 ◽  
Vol 72 (2) ◽  
pp. 59-66 ◽  
Author(s):  
Linda Felix ◽  
Susan Jay Spungin
Keyword(s):  
Parent Involvement ◽  
National Survey ◽  
Selection Criteria ◽  
Program Planning ◽  
National Study ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Record Keeping ◽  
Assessment Program ◽  
Parent Groups ◽  
Visually Handicapped

A national study of preschool programs serving the visually handicapped was made for the purpose of compiling national lists of programs and parent groups as well as to compile programmatic information in the following areas: program objectives, staffing, selection criteria, referral procedures, assessment, program planning, parent involvement and record keeping. The information is intended to guide states in the development of new programs or the restructuring of old ones, as well as serve as a basis for future research.

scholarly journals How Well Do Core Faculty Understand The Emeregency Medicine Milestones?

2019 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
pp. 160-162
Author(s):  
Randy Sorge ◽  
Simiao Li-Sauerwine ◽  
Jorge Fernandez ◽  
Gene Hern
Keyword(s):  
Emergency Medicine ◽  
National Survey ◽  
Response Rate ◽  
Program Directors ◽  
Electronic Media ◽  
Survey Tool ◽  
Core Faculty ◽  
Poor Understanding ◽  
Competency Based ◽  
Single Response

Introduction: It is unclear how emergency medicine (EM) programs educate core faculty about the use of milestones in competency-based evaluations. We conducted a national survey to profile how programs educate core faculty regarding their use and to assess core faculty’s understanding of the milestones. Methods: Our survey tool was distributed over six months in 2017 via the Council of Emergency Medicine Residency Directors (CORD) listserv. Responses, which were de-identified, were solicited from program directors (PDs), assistant/associate program directors (APDs), and core faculty. A single response from a program was considered sufficient. Results: Our survey had a 69.7% response rate (n=140/201). 62.9% of programs reported educating core faculty about the EM Milestones via the distribution of physical or electronic media. Although 82.6% of respondents indicated that it was important for core faculty to understand how the EM Milestones are used in competency-based evaluations, respondents estimated that 48.6% of core faculty possess “fair or poor” understanding of the milestones. Furthermore, only 50.7% of respondents felt that the EM Milestones were a valuable tool. Conclusion: These data suggest there is sub-optimal understanding of the EM Milestones among core faculty and disagreement as to whether the milestones are a valuable tool.

scholarly journals Faculty reflections on the process of building an integrated preclerkship curriculum: a new school perspective

2014 ◽  
Vol 38 (3) ◽  
pp. 199-209 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohammed K. Khalil ◽  
Jonathan D. Kibble
Keyword(s):  
Medical School ◽  
Curriculum Reform ◽  
Curriculum Integration ◽  
Medical Curriculum ◽  
Original Research ◽  
New School ◽  
Interpretive Analysis ◽  
Competency Based ◽  
Function Module ◽  
And Function

This is a reflective essay based on the experience of developing a structure and function module within a new integrated medical curriculum. Our hope is that the insights we gained during a 4-yr journey in a new medical school will be transferable to others engaged with curriculum development. Here, we present an interpretive analysis of our personal experiences together with some original research data and a synthesis of the literature. We will argue that a focus on teaching faculty is the key to successful curriculum integration and suggest an agenda for faculty development. Our essay begins by exploring what curriculum integration really means and what its purpose might be. Our case study explores the challenges of building a shared understanding among stakeholders and of negotiating learning outcomes and methods of teaching as well as the process of developing content and assessment. We feel that many of our experiences in the new medical school are applicable in other settings, such as curriculum reform in established schools and for developers of competency-based premedical curricula. We conclude with recommendations to assist other curriculum planners and teachers by offering some benefits of hindsight.

scholarly journals ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT OF PETROCHEMICAL INDUSTRY USING PROMETHEE APPROACH; CASE STUDY: ARAK, IRAN

2018 ◽  
Vol 26 (3) ◽  
pp. 166-176
Author(s):  
Solmaz Amooshahi ◽  
Sharareh Pourebrahim ◽  
Farhad Nejadkoorki
Keyword(s):  
Petrochemical Industry ◽  
Expert Knowledge ◽  
Pollutant Emissions ◽  
Preference Functions ◽  
Fuel Tanks ◽  
Negative Impacts ◽  
Two Phases ◽  
And Function ◽  
Evaluation Matrix

Due to the significant importance of petrochemical industry for Iran’s national economy and the environmental impacts such as wastewater, pollutant emissions, and hazardous wastes, the present study aimed to assess the construction and operation in two phases. Some relevant criteria were distinguished and weighted using Shannon’s entropy, as the objective weighting measures used to measure uncertainty, occurrence probability, severity, and vulnerability, and expert knowledge. The PROMETHEE technique was used due to the presence of large volumes of quantitative and qualitative data and its capability to evaluate the impacts. The steps included forming the evaluation matrix, determining the preference functions and function calculations. The relative desirability of each alternative was measured by calculating the net outranking flows. Finally, the activities were ranked. Based on the results, the main environmental negative impacts are the loss of vegetation cover and land use change, soil erosion and water and air pollution due to activities such as land cleanly shaven, establishment and operation of fuel tanks and drainage changes.

scholarly journals Etika Pelaksanaan Konseling Berbasis Online dengan Pemanfaatan Media dan Teknologi pada Masa Pandemi Covid-19

2022 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 17
Author(s):  
Mardy Handika ◽  
Happy Karlina Marjo
Keyword(s):  
Literature Review ◽  
Research Method ◽  
Counseling Services ◽  
Guidance And Counseling ◽  
Online Counseling ◽  
Advantages And Disadvantages ◽  
Use Of Technology ◽  
Reading Materials ◽  
The Media ◽  
Media And Technology

This study aims to describe the ethics of implementing online-based counseling using media and technology during the Covid-19 pandemic. This research method uses literature review by collecting reading materials from various sources with readings, comparing theories and research results regarding the use of technology media in the implementation of counseling, which are then analyzed descriptively. The result of this literature review is that the implementation of guidance and counseling using media and technology provides advantages and disadvantages. The advantages are related to the convenience obtained by BK / Counselor teachers in pre, implementation and post implementation of BK activities related to administration or guidance and counseling services. While the disadvantages are regarding public trust regarding the competence of implementing online counseling and the limitations of the media in its implementation, so that the maximum application of ethics in the implementation of online counseling is needed in order to anticipate the losses incurred.

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