Being Real and Being Realistic: Chemical Abuse Prevention, Teen Counselors, and an Ethic of Care

1997 ◽  
Vol 27 (4) ◽  
pp. 335-348 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nina G. Dorsch
Keyword(s):  
Prevention Program ◽  
Ethic Of Care ◽  
Abuse Prevention ◽  
National Goal ◽  
Unique Case ◽  
Nel Noddings ◽  
School Aged Children ◽  
Chemical Abuse ◽  
Drug Free

Despite the national goal of “drug-free” schools, recent data suggest that chemical abuse among school-aged children remains a concern. This qualitative case study presents a “unique case” within one school's substance abuse prevention program. In this program, pioneered in 1973, pairs of teen counselors “adopt” a middle school classroom and make regularly scheduled visits to conduct chemical abuse prevention sessions. Two of the teen counselors were perceived by both themselves and the faculty advisor as unlike other teen counselors. This study explores themes surrounding how they viewed their mission and carried it out. Two themes emerged as significant. These particular teen counselors saw both their role and their mission as being “real” and being “realistic.” This perspective represents a concrete expression of the ethic of care described by Nel Noddings. It is a perspective which should be considered in developing teen counselor programs or any chemical abuse prevention program.

Evaluation of a Sexual Abuse Prevention Program for Taiwanese School-Aged Children

2009 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chuen Chen ◽  
Beverly Fortson ◽  
Kai-Wen Tseng ◽  
Yi-Huu Lin
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Abuse ◽  
Prevention Program ◽  
Abuse Prevention ◽  
Sexual Abuse Prevention ◽  
School Aged Children

Caregivers' Perceptions of Speech-Language Pathologist Talk About Child Language and Literacy Disorders

2020 ◽  
Vol 29 (4) ◽  
pp. 2049-2067
Author(s):  
Karmen L. Porter ◽  
Janna B. Oetting ◽  
Loretta Pecchioni
Keyword(s):  
Language And Literacy ◽  
Collective Case Study ◽  
Study Approach ◽  
School Aged Children ◽  
Speech Language Pathologist ◽  
Therapy Goals ◽  
Semistructured Interviews ◽  
Types Of Information

Purpose This study examined caregiver perceptions of their child's language and literacy disorder as influenced by communications with their speech-language pathologist. Method The participants were 12 caregivers of 10 school-aged children with language and literacy disorders. Employing qualitative methods, a collective case study approach was utilized in which the caregiver(s) of each child represented one case. The data came from semistructured interviews, codes emerged directly from the caregivers' responses during the interviews, and multiple coding passes using ATLAS.ti software were made until themes were evident. These themes were then further validated by conducting clinical file reviews and follow-up interviews with the caregivers. Results Caregivers' comments focused on the types of information received or not received, as well as the clarity of the information. This included information regarding their child's diagnosis, the long-term consequences of their child's disorder, and the connection between language and reading. Although caregivers were adept at describing their child's difficulties and therapy goals/objectives, their comments indicated that they struggled to understand their child's disorder in a way that was meaningful to them and their child. Conclusions The findings showed the value caregivers place on receiving clear and timely diagnostic information, as well as the complexity associated with caregivers' understanding of language and literacy disorders. The findings are discussed in terms of changes that could be made in clinical practice to better support children with language and literacy disorders and their families.

The Large-scale Scientific Facility and the National Goal: A Case Study on BEPC

2009 ◽  
Vol 2009 (2) ◽  
pp. 143-151
Author(s):  
Zhicong Shang ◽  
Weina Zhang
Keyword(s):  
Large Scale ◽  
National Goal
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