Waging War on Recidivism Among Justice-Involved Veterans: An Impact Evaluation of a Large Urban Veterans Treatment Court

2016 ◽  
Vol 30 (1) ◽  
pp. 52-78 ◽  
Author(s):  
Richard D. Hartley ◽  
Julie Marie Baldwin
Keyword(s):  
Problem Solving ◽  
Impact Evaluation ◽  
Criminal Court ◽  
Rapid Expansion ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Policy And Practice ◽  
Problem Solving Courts ◽  
Veterans Treatment Court ◽  
Treatment Courts ◽  
The Impact

Problem solving courts have increasingly been adopted by jurisdictions around the country as an alternative to traditional criminal court models of justice. Veterans treatment courts (VTCs) are a type of problem-solving court being established all over the country in response to an increased number of justice-involved veterans with the return of military personnel from the Wars in the Middle East. Despite their rapid expansion, there is a dearth of research evaluating the impact of VTCs on recidivism. The current study conducted an impact evaluation regarding recidivism among participants of a large urban VTC program. Findings from descriptive and multivariate analysis reveal positive results for VTC participants, especially graduates, in comparison with the control group. Implications are discussed in context of three areas: (a) current criminal justice policy and practice implications for VTCs, (b) findings from research on other more established problem-solving courts (i.e., drug courts), and (c) research–practitioner partnerships.

The Impact of Visual Thinking Approach to Promote Elementary Students’ Problem Solving Skill in Mathemathics

2018 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 98
Author(s):  
Muhammad Fendrik ◽  
Elvina Elvina
Keyword(s):  
Elementary Schools ◽  
Problem Solving ◽  
Elementary Students ◽  
Visual Learning ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Visual Thinking ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
Student Skill ◽  
Mathematical Skill ◽  
The Impact

This study aims to examine the influence of visual thinking learning to problemsolving skill. Quasi experiments with the design of this non-equivalent controlgroup involved Grade V students in one of the Elementary Schools. The design ofthis study was quasi experimental nonequivalent control group, the researchbullet used the existing class. The results of research are: 1) improvement ofproblem soving skill. The learning did not differ significantly between studentswho received conventional learning. 2) there is no interaction between learning(visual thinking and traditional) with students' mathematical skill (upper, middleand lower) on the improvement of skill. 3) there is a difference in the skill oflanguage learning that is being constructed with visual learning of thought interms of student skill (top, middle and bottom).

scholarly journals The Effect of Music Therapy on Problem-Solving Skills

2016 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 169
Author(s):  
Zeinab Sirous Jahedi ◽  
Nasser Amini Khoi
Keyword(s):  
Problem Solving ◽  
Music Therapy ◽  
Sampling Method ◽  
Average Score ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Problem Solving Skills ◽  
Statistical Population ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
And Control ◽  
The Impact

<p>The aim of the present research was study of the impact of music therapy on problem-solving skills of 4 to 6 years old children in Tehran. This research was a quasi-experimental study with pretest-posttest control group. The statistical population was all 4 to 6 years old children in region 2 of Tehran. Using the random sampling method, the study sample was chosen in two experiment (15 individuals) and control (15 individuals) groups.   The experiment group received 12 sessions of music therapy and the control group was waiting for treatment meanwhile. To evaluate the problem-solving skill in children, the three subscales of Wechsler’s Preschool and Primary Scale of Intelligence (WPPSI) were used, including: mazes, cubes and arithmetic.  Analysis of data obtained from the questionnaires was conducted in two parts of descriptive and inferential. The data analysis indicated the significant increase of problem-solving average score of the experiment group compared to the control group.</p>

The Influence of Challenge Course Participation on Moral and Ethical Reasoning

2002 ◽  
Vol 25 (2) ◽  
pp. 278-280 ◽  
Author(s):  
Carol A. Smith ◽  
Sharon E. Strand ◽  
Camille J. Bunting
Keyword(s):  
College Students ◽  
Problem Solving ◽  
University Students ◽  
Moral Reasoning ◽  
Ethical Reasoning ◽  
Defining Issues Test ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Challenge Course ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
The Impact

This study investigated the impact of a 15-week outdoor experiential program on the moral reasoning of college students. One hundred and ninety-six university students volunteered to participate in this study, which utilized Rest's (1979) Defining Issues Test (DIT). The DIT investigates how individuals arrive at making decisions, and formulates a “P” (Principled moral reasoning) score for each subject. The groups were found to be homogeneous in moral reasoning at the pretest (outdoor experiential x = 36.07; control x = 33.08; F = 0.05). There was a statistically significant difference on the posttest scores of the outdoor experiential program participants (x = 40.98) in relation to the control group (x = 34.14) (F = 3.84). The results of this study demonstrated that the outdoor experiential program participants were significantly different from the control group at posttest. It is postulated that even though improved moral reasoning was not a stated objective, the outdoor experiential students, through front-loading, reflection, critical thinking, problem solving, and adherence to the full value contract, did enhance their level of moral reasoning. Through the combined modeling of behavior and discussion, changes in behavior can occur. The nature of outdoor experiential programs seems well suited to positively influence moral and ethical reasoning.

scholarly journals Pengaruh Pembelajaran Group Investigation dengan Multi Representasi pada Topik Alat-Alat Optik terhadap Penalaran Ilmiah dan Kemampuan Masalah Siswa SMA

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (4) ◽  
pp. 486
Author(s):  
Apolonia Delviyanti Putri Marga ◽  
Edi Supriana ◽  
Arif Hidayat
Keyword(s):  
High School Students ◽  
Problem Solving ◽  
Scientific Reasoning ◽  
Learning Model ◽  
Optical Devices ◽  
Mean Value ◽  
Control Group ◽  
School Students ◽  
Control Group Design ◽  
The Impact

<p><strong>Abstract: </strong>The purpose of this study is to determine the impact of group investigation learning model with multi representation on the topic of optical devices on scientific reasoning and <em>problem solving</em> skill. This study were carried out using quasi experimental method with pretest-posttest control group design and two XI MIA classes as sample. The result showed that there were an impact of group investigation learning model with multi representation on the topik of optical devices on scientific reasoning and <em>problem solving</em> skill of high school students. The mean value of scientific reasoning and <em>problem solving</em> ability of experimental class students who learned by group investigation learning model with multi representation is higher than control class students who learned by group investigation learning model.</p><strong>Abstrak</strong>: Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh pembelajaran <em>group investigation </em>dengan multi representasi pada topik alat-alat optik terhadap kemampuan penalaran ilmiah dan kemampuan <em>problem solving</em> siswa SMA. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah eksperimen kuasi dengan desain <em>pretest-posttest control group </em>dengan dua kelas XI MIA sebagai sampel. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan adanya pengaruh pembelajaran <em>group investigation </em>dengan multi representasi pada topik alat-alat optik terhadap kemampuan penalaran ilmiah dan pemecahan masalah siswa SMA. Nilai rerata penalaran ilmiah dan kemampuan <em>problem solving</em> siswa kelas eksperimen yang belajar menggunakan pembelajaran <em>group investigation </em>dengan multi representasi lebih tinggi dari siswa kelas kontrol yang belajar menggunakan pembelajaran <em>group investigation</em><em>. </em>

scholarly journals Effect of problem-solving based methods on critical thinking and academic achievement of math among students of saravan higher education centers

2017 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 1
Author(s):  
Azizollah Nosrat ◽  
Abdulhamid Parsafar
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Academic Achievement ◽  
Critical Thinking ◽  
Problem Solving ◽  
Content Validity ◽  
High Reliability ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Higher Education Centers ◽  
The Impact

The aim of the present study is to determine the impact of problem-solving based methods on critical thinking and academic achievement of math in students of higher-education centers in the second semester of academic year 2013-14, Saravan city. The research method in this study is quasi-experimental, with the control group as well as pre-test and post-test. The study population includes all students in the second semester of 2013-14 who studied math in higher-education centers of Saravan city whose number was 400 and 130 students were selected as statistical samples. Measuring instruments used in this study were a researcher made academic achievement of math test and Watson-Glaser critical thinking test. To give an approximation of the content validity of the tests, analyzing books contents and comparing it with the extent of usage for conceptual questions, tests content validity was assured to some extent. The reliability of the test was calculated using bi-section method that according to the figures obtained for pre-test and post-test respectively (r = 0.71 and 0.68), tests have an acceptable and relatively high reliability. To analyze the data, t-test was used. The results showed that academic achievement of math and critical thinking in the test group, compared to the control group were higher and the differences between their means were significant.

scholarly journals Strengthening the Resilience of Vulnerable Communities: Results from a Quasi-experimental Impact Evaluation in Coastal Bangladesh

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Christophe Béné ◽  
Mahfuzul A. B. M. Haque
Keyword(s):  
Impact Evaluation ◽  
Recovery Rate ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Nutritional Security ◽  
Coastal Bangladesh ◽  
Vulnerable Communities ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
Food And Nutritional Security ◽  
The Impact

AbstractAt present, no clear consensus exists on how to assess resilience interventions in the field. In this paper we propose to measure the impact of the ECOFISH project, the objective of which was to strengthen the resilience of local fishing communities affected by recurrent crises in Bangladesh. The evaluation was based on a difference-in-difference (DiD) framework. The DiD analysis indicates that households who benefited from ECOFISH have a higher propensity to adopt positive responses than non-beneficiaries when hit by a shock. Those beneficiaries also report a statistically higher recovery rate (resilience). The analysis indicates however that the project did not manage to reduce the propensity of households to engage in detrimental coping strategies and that the long-term food and nutritional security of the beneficiaries has not yet visibly improved compared to the control group. Those different results are discussed in the light of the wider literature on resilience evaluation.

The Law and Practice of the International Criminal Court

2015 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
International Criminal Court ◽  
International Criminal ◽  
Criminal Court ◽  
Lessons Learned ◽  
International Criminal Law ◽  
Policy And Practice ◽  
Applicable Law ◽  
International Criminal Tribunals ◽  
The Law ◽  
The Impact

The International Criminal Court is a controversial and important body within international law and is significantly growing in importance, particularly as other international criminal tribunals close down. After a decade of Court practice, this book takes stock of the activities of the International Criminal Court, identifying the key issues in need of potential reform. It provides a systematic and in-depth thematic account of the law and practice of the Court, including its changing context, the challenges it faces, and its overall contribution to international criminal law. The book is written by over forty leading practitioners and scholars from both inside and outside the Court. They provide an unparalleled insight into the Court as an institution, its jurisprudence, the impact of its activities, and its future development. The book is organised along six key themes: (i) the context of International Criminal Court investigations and prosecutions; (ii) the relationship of the Court to domestic jurisdictions; (iii) prosecutorial policy and practice; (iv) the applicable law; (v) fairness and expeditiousness of proceedings; and (vi) its impact and lessons learned.

Metacognition and Meta-Affect in Young Students: Does it Make a Difference in Mathematical Problem Solving?

2017 ◽  
Vol 119 (13) ◽  
pp. 1-26
Author(s):  
Meirav Tzohar-Rozen ◽  
Bracha Kramarski
Keyword(s):  
Problem Solving ◽  
Mathematical Problem ◽  
Self Regulation ◽  
The Self ◽  
Mathematical Problem Solving ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Affective Reactions ◽  
Thinking Aloud ◽  
Young Students ◽  
The Impact

Mathematical problem solving is one of the most valuable aspects of mathematics education and the most difficult for elementary school students. Cognitive and metacognitive difficulties in this area cause students to develop negative attitudes and emotions as affective reactions, hampering their efforts and achievements. These metacognitive and meta-affective reactions are fundamental aspects of self-regulated learning (SRL), a non-innate process that requires systematic, explicit student training. This study investigated the impact of two self-regulation programs among young students (Grade 5)—metacognition (n = 64) and meta-affect (n = 54) versus a control group (n =53)—on enhancing achievements in mathematical verbal problem solving and a novel transfer task, as well as metacognitive and meta-affective regulation processes of a focus group during a thinking-aloud solution. Mixed methods indicate that students who participated in the metacognitive and meta-affective intervention programs presented similar but higher achievements than the control group. Additionally, during the thinking-aloud solution, students from each group broadly implemented the self-regulation processes they were trained in, while consistently referring to all the self-regulation phases. The current study makes an important contribution to practical implications for students with diverse abilities.

Cognitive Set Influences on Witkin's Rod-and-Frame Test

1977 ◽  
Vol 44 (2) ◽  
pp. 439-444 ◽  
Author(s):  
Richard H. Reinking
Keyword(s):  
Problem Solving ◽  
Assessment Method ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Cognitive Set ◽  
Situational Variable ◽  
Complex Relationships ◽  
Primary Assessment ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Rod And Frame Test ◽  
Rod And Frame

Witkin's field-dependence theory is embroiled in conflict as research shows its primary assessment method, the Rod-and-frame Test, is influenced by situational events. This study explored the impact of an additional situational variable, locus of problem-solving data search, a cognitive set modified from Rotter's (1966) work. Two experimental groups of hospitalized alcoholics received standard Witkin instructions plus instructions emphasizing either an internal or external search for problem-solving cues. A control group received only Witkin's instructions. Analysis of variance showed the special instructions affected rod-and-frame scores in the predicted directions. The results were interpreted as indicating a need for a multi-factor approach to analyzing the complex relationships of the Rod-and-frame Test.

scholarly journals Effect of E-Learning on Developing Problems Solving Skill in Mathematics Teaching for First Level Students at Faculty of Education the University of Khartoum

2016 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 339
Author(s):  
Issam I. K. Al Hassan ◽  
Hala I. S. Abdel Aziz
Keyword(s):  
Problem Solving ◽  
Mathematics Teaching ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Problem Solving Skills ◽  
E Learning ◽  
Faculty Of Education ◽  
The University ◽  
And Control ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Experimental Group

This study aimed to investigate the impact of e-learning on developing problem solving skills in mathematics teaching. Quazi-experimental design was used. The study population consisted of students in the first level in the Faculty of Education at University of Khartoum. Pre- and post-tests were used as study tools. A purposive sample was selected which comprised 60 students who registered in the course of Calculus-2 .The sample was divided into two groups: the experimental and control group. Using the appropriate statistical methods, data were analyzed using SPSS. The results indicated that there were statistically significant differences (p. < 0.05) between the experimental group and the control group in all problem solving skills including the dentification of the problem, relating the problem to previous information, choosing solution, generalization and making use of experience in new situations. The differences were all in favor of the experimental group. The researcher proposed appropriaterecommendations.

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