The Process of Designing Integrated STEM Learning Materials: Case Study towards an Evidence-based Model

<p>ACT is a functional contextual form of behavioral and cognitive therapy. It shares commonalities with other contextualistic approaches such as constructivist or narrative therapies, but it differs in its scientific goals. Because of these differences, it is oriented toward manipulable processes linked to basic principles. In this commentary I describe these characteristics and link them to the target article (Muto & Mitamura, 2015). I discuss how a major value of case studies of this kind is the exploration in an intensive way of the links between a model and treatment decisions, processes of change, and outcomes. This recasts somewhat the use of case studies and time series designs in the empirical investigations of ACT, and provides special opportunities for the examination of cultural factors in the application of an evidence-based model. Finally, I note how ACT may help bring together some of the wings of clinical work in Japan.</p>

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The Interpersonal Situation

Using Basic Personality Research to Inform Personality Pathology ◽

10.1093/med-psych/9780190227074.003.0005 ◽

2019 ◽

pp. 94-121

Author(s):

Christopher J. Hopwood ◽

Aaron L. Pincus ◽

Aidan G. C. Wright

Keyword(s):

Situation Model ◽

Interpersonal Behavior ◽

Interpersonal Theory ◽

Evidence Based ◽

Agency And Communion ◽

Perceptual Distortions ◽

Valence And Arousal ◽

Interpersonal Situations ◽

Evidence Based Model

Interpersonal theory assumes that the most important expressions of personality and psychopathology occur in interpersonal situations between a self and an other, and that personality pathology is best understood in terms of patterned affective, behavioral, and self dysregulations as well as perceptual distortions in these interpersonal situations. This chapter presents an evidence-based model of interpersonal situations that is structured by dimensions relevant to the self (agency and communion), interpersonal behavior (dominance and warmth), and affect (valence and arousal). This dimensions in this structure can be assessed as relatively stable traits or as dynamic processes. The ability of the interpersonal situation model to provide a useful heuristic model for testable clinical hypotheses is illustrated through a case study of David.

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Knowledge Management Model on Islamic Integrated STEM Learning Management: Case Study: Darussalam School, Ra-ngae District, Narathiwat Province

10.1109/sea-stem53614.2021.9667954 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Nur-ehsan Boto ◽

Nathavit Portjanatanti ◽

Ophat Kaosaiyaporn ◽

Narongsak Rorbkorb

Keyword(s):

Knowledge Management ◽

Management Model ◽

Stem Learning ◽

Integrated Stem ◽

Learning Management ◽

Management Case Study

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Misophonia: An Evidence-Based Case Report

American Journal of Audiology ◽

10.1044/2020_aja-19-00111 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 29 (4) ◽

pp. 685-690

Author(s):

C. S. Vanaja ◽

Miriam Soni Abigail

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Case Report ◽

Case History ◽

Pure Tone ◽

Physiological Responses ◽

Evidence Based ◽

Management Option ◽

Pure Tone Audiogram

Purpose Misophonia is a sound tolerance disorder condition in certain sounds that trigger intense emotional or physiological responses. While some persons may experience misophonia, a few patients suffer from misophonia. However, there is a dearth of literature on audiological assessment and management of persons with misophonia. The purpose of this report is to discuss the assessment of misophonia and highlight the management option that helped a patient with misophonia. Method A case study of a 26-year-old woman with the complaint of decreased tolerance to specific sounds affecting quality of life is reported. Audiological assessment differentiated misophonia from hyperacusis. Management included retraining counseling as well as desensitization and habituation therapy based on the principles described by P. J. Jastreboff and Jastreboff (2014). A misophonia questionnaire was administered at regular intervals to monitor the effectiveness of therapy. Results A detailed case history and audiological evaluations including pure-tone audiogram and Johnson Hyperacusis Index revealed the presence of misophonia. The patient benefitted from intervention, and the scores of the misophonia questionnaire indicated a decrease in the severity of the problem. Conclusions It is important to differentially diagnose misophonia and hyperacusis in persons with sound tolerance disorders. Retraining counseling as well as desensitization and habituation therapy can help patients who suffer from misophonia.

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Fidelity to an evidence-based model for crisis resolution teams: a cross-sectional multicentre study in Norway

BMC Psychiatry ◽

10.1186/s12888-021-03237-8 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 21 (1) ◽

Author(s):

N. Hasselberg ◽

K. H. Holgersen ◽

G. M. Uverud ◽

J. Siqveland ◽

B. Lloyd-Evans ◽

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Keyword(s):

Mental Health ◽

Multidisciplinary Teams ◽

Evidence Based ◽

Crisis Resolution ◽

Health Crisis ◽

The Core ◽

Crisis Resolution Teams ◽

Fidelity Scale ◽

The Uk ◽

Evidence Based Model

Abstract Background Crisis resolution teams (CRTs) are specialized multidisciplinary teams intended to provide assessment and short-term outpatient or home treatment as an alternative to hospital admission for people experiencing a mental health crisis. In Norway, CRTs have been established within mental health services throughout the country, but their fidelity to an evidence-based model for CRTs has been unknown. Methods We assessed fidelity to the evidence-based CRT model for 28 CRTs, using the CORE Crisis Resolution Team Fidelity Scale Version 2, a tool developed and first applied in the UK to measure adherence to a model of optimal CRT practice. The assessments were completed by evaluation teams based on written information, interviews, and review of patient records during a one-day visit with each CRT. Results The fidelity scale was applicable for assessing fidelity of Norwegian CRTs to the CRT model. On a scale 1 to 5, the mean fidelity score was low (2.75) and with a moderate variation of fidelity across the teams. The CRTs had highest scores on the content and delivery of care subscale, and lowest on the location and timing of care subscale. Scores were high on items measuring comprehensive assessment, psychological interventions, visit length, service users’ choice of location, and of type of support. However, scores were low on opening hours, gatekeeping acute psychiatric beds, facilitating early hospital discharge, intensity of contact, providing medication, and providing practical support. Conclusions The CORE CRT Fidelity Scale was applicable and relevant to assessment of Norwegian CRTs and may be used to guide further development in clinical practice and research. Lower fidelity and differences in fidelity patterns compared to the UK teams may indicate that Norwegian teams are more focused on early interventions to a broader patient group and less on avoiding acute inpatient admissions for patients with severe mental illness.

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The Implementation of Visual Comfort Evaluation in the Evidence-Based Design Process Using Lighting Simulation

Applied Sciences ◽

10.3390/app11114982 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 11 (11) ◽

pp. 4982

Author(s):

Anahita Davoodi ◽

Peter Johansson ◽

Myriam Aries

Keyword(s):

Performance Metrics ◽

Analysis Data ◽

Evidence Based ◽

Visual Comfort ◽

Simulation Tools ◽

Post Occupancy Evaluation ◽

Lighting Simulation ◽

Insight Into

Validation of the EBD-SIM (evidence-based design-simulation) framework, a conceptual framework developed to integrate the use of lighting simulation in the EBD process, suggested that EBD’s post-occupancy evaluation (POE) should be conducted more frequently. A follow-up field study was designed for subjective–objective results implementation in the EBD process using lighting simulation tools. In this real-time case study, the visual comfort of the occupants was evaluated. The visual comfort analysis data were collected via simulations and questionnaires for subjective visual comfort perceptions. The follow-up study, conducted in June, confirmed the results of the original study, conducted in October, but additionally found correlations with annual performance metrics. This study shows that, at least for the variables related to daylight, a POE needs to be conducted at different times of the year to obtain a more comprehensive insight into the users’ perception of the lit environment.

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Teacher Perspectives on Teaching the STEM Approach to Educational Coding and Robotics in Primary Education

Education Sciences ◽

10.3390/educsci11020064 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 11 (2) ◽

pp. 64

Author(s):

Christian García-Carrillo ◽

Ileana María Greca ◽

María Fernández-Hawrylak

Keyword(s):

Primary Education ◽

Classroom Practice ◽

Integrated Approach ◽

Practical Training ◽

Training Process ◽

Integrated Stem ◽

Teaching Learning ◽

And Robotics ◽

Insight Into

An analysis is presented in this study that provides insight into a practical training process and its impact on teachers and their viewpoints toward the integrated STEM approach used in that training process, together with educational coding and robotics, over the first years of compulsory primary education, where STEM implementations are relatively new. A case study was developed by two teachers following the practical training course, including pre- and post-interviews and nonparticipative observation of their classroom practices during the teacher-training sessions. The results revealed the positive perspectives that the teachers held toward the STEM-integrated approach and educational coding and robotics, despite the difficulties that arose in classroom practice. It was concluded that the STEM approach and its methods were beneficial both to pupils and to teachers alike for improving the teaching–learning process.

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