scholarly journals Teachers' Voices: Pandemic Lessons for the Future of Education

2021 ◽  
Vol 15 (1) ◽  
pp. 4-19
Author(s):  
Lesley Eblie Trudel ◽  
Laura Sokal ◽  
Jeff Babb
Keyword(s):  
Survey Study ◽  
Educational Institutions ◽  
Similar Response ◽  
Entire Study ◽  
Survey Results ◽  
Initial Survey ◽  
Based Instruction ◽  
K 12 ◽  
Future Of Education

In late 2019 and early 2020, governments around the world closed educational institutions due to the COVID-19 pandemic. A similar response occurred in Canada and resulted in a sudden pivot by teachers from classroom-based instruction to remote teaching. During and shortly after this time, we undertook a survey study of over 2000 Canadian teachers, as well as follow-up interviews with a representative sub-set of those who took part in the initial round of the survey, to gain perspectives on teaching during the pandemic crisis. We summarize the foundations of the entire study and focus on the analysis and discussion of interview data to provide enhanced understanding of initial survey results. This study presents five lessons from the voices of teachers in the initial stages of COVID-19 in Canadian K-12 schools. Each lesson addresses a reality of teaching that was magnified by the pandemic and is highlighted for future consideration of educators in times of uncertainty and change.

scholarly journals Patient-assessed satisfaction and outcome after microsurgical resection of cavernomas causing epilepsy

2010 ◽  
Vol 29 (3) ◽  
pp. E16 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jamie J. Van Gompel ◽  
W. Richard Marsh ◽  
Fredric B. Meyer ◽  
Gregory A. Worrell
Keyword(s):  
Seizure Frequency ◽  
Intractable Epilepsy ◽  
Survey Study ◽  
Intractable Seizures ◽  
Select Group ◽  
Age At Surgery ◽  
Survey Results ◽  
Microsurgical Resection

Object Microsurgical resection of supratentorial cavernomas associated with intractable epilepsy is performed frequently. Despite its common occurrence, little is known about patient perceptions of microsurgical resection for cavernomas. This survey study was performed to investigate patient perceived outcome after surgery for cavernomas associated with intractable epilepsy. Methods The authors' surgical database was searched for cavernoma resection performed between 1971 and July of 2006. Of the initial 173 patients identified, 102 met criteria for medically intractable seizures. These 102 patients were then mailed a survey to determine follow-up and patient satisfaction. Thirty-nine surveys were returned as undeliverable, and 30 (48%) of the remaining 63 patients responded. Results The average age at surgery for patients responding to this survey was 40 ± 16 years compared with 35 ± 15 years for all 102 patients. At prolonged follow-up, 87% of patients reported being seizure-free. Of those with seizures, 2 (7%) reported being nearly seizure-free (rare disabling seizures), 2 (7%) believed they had a worthwhile improvement in seizure frequency, and no patient (0%) in this series believed they did not have a worthwhile improvement in seizure frequency. Ninety percent of responders stated they definitely, and 10% probably, would have surgery again. No patient responded that they probably or definitely would not have epilepsy surgery. Mean clinical follow-up was 36 ± 8 months and survey follow-up was 97 ± 13 months for these 30 patients. Use of the mail-in survey increased follow-up length 2.7 times longer compared with clinical follow-up. Conclusions It is clear from this select group of survey responders that patients undergoing surgery for cavernomas associated with medically intractable epilepsy are happy they underwent surgery (100%) and had excellent surgical outcomes (87% seizure-free) at prolonged follow-up of 97 ± 13 months. These survey results support that microsurgical resection for cavernomas is highly effective and significantly improves these patients' quality of life.

scholarly journals Evaluation and revision of an introduction to experiential rotations course

2014 ◽  
pp. 34-45 ◽  
Author(s):  
Eliza Anne Dy ◽  
Sarah A Nisly
Keyword(s):  
Learning Styles ◽  
Student Perceptions ◽  
Pharmacy Practice ◽  
Study Groups ◽  
Initial Study ◽  
Perceived Usefulness ◽  
Practice Experience ◽  
Survey Results ◽  
Initial Survey

ObjectiveThe objectives of this study were to evaluate the perceived student value of topics taught in a university’s Introduction to Experiential Rotations (RX500) course, implement course revisions to address any perceived weaknesses, and to reassess the course following implementation of those course revisions.MethodsAdvanced Pharmacy Practice Experience (APPE) students from the university’s 2012 doctorate of pharmacy class were initially surveyed to assess the perceived usefulness and design of RX500.  Based on the findings of the initial data, course revisions were developed and implemented for the following semester’s RX500 course.  In order to assess for potential changes in the perceived value of the course following implementation, a follow-up survey was sent to students completing the revised course in the fall of 2012.ResultsFifty-eight students completed the initial survey in the fall of 2011, and 34 completed the follow-up survey in the fall of 2012.  The majority of students in the both groups had completed at least four APPE experiences at the time of survey completion.  Both of the study groups rated hands-on activities and visual presentations as their most beneficial learning styles within a classroom setting.  Based on the initial survey findings, two topics were removed from the course, two topics were revised within the course, and three topics were added to the course.  The follow-up survey results indicated an increased perceived usefulness of the two revised topics; however, the three new topics added to the course had mixed results.ConclusionsData from the initial study period identified perceived areas for improvement in the course’s ability to prepare pharmacy students for the APPE year.  Following course revisions based on student perceptions, follow-up surveys indicated improvements in the perceived values of the revised topics.  Faculty can continue, however, to work on delivery of newer topics being added to the APPE preparation course.

scholarly journals Embedded survey study harms colorectal cancer screening attendance: Experiences from Finland 2010 to 2015

2017 ◽  
Vol 25 (1) ◽  
pp. 51-54 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sanni Helander ◽  
Tytti Sarkeala ◽  
Nea Malila
Keyword(s):  
Colorectal Cancer ◽  
Cancer Screening ◽  
Colorectal Cancer Screening ◽  
Survey Study ◽  
Attendance Rate ◽  
Survey Population ◽  
Lifestyle Questionnaire ◽  
Initial Survey ◽  
Screening Attendance

Objective We previously found that administering a pre-screening lifestyle questionnaire lowered the subsequent attendance proportion in the first-ever colorectal cancer screening. We sought to determine whether the effect continued in subsequent screening rounds. Methods The eligible survey cohort ( n = 10,375) received a follow-up questionnaire in 2012, and in 2013, they were invited for colorectal cancer screening for the second time. For the third screening round, in 2015, no questionnaires were sent in the previous year. Screening attendance in 2013 and in 2015 was examined in relation to survey mailings. Results The colorectal cancer screening attendance rate in 2013 was 58.4% in the survey population, and 63.9% in those not surveyed ( P < 0.001). In 2015, the screening attendance rate was 61.7% among those who had been sent the questionnaires in 2010 and in 2012, and 66.2% in those not surveyed ( P < 0.001). The reduction in screening attendance was greater at the second (2013) round than at the first (2011). Conclusion The effect of the initial survey seemed to continue even when no questionnaires were being sent. Attendance among those who had been sent questionnaires earlier did not reach the level of the group that was never surveyed.

School Building Administrator Reports of Screening Practices Across Academic, Behavioral, and Health Domains

2021 ◽  
pp. 109830072110033
Author(s):  
Amy M. Briesch ◽  
Sandra M. Chafouleas ◽  
Jennifer N. Dineen ◽  
D. Betsy McCoach ◽  
Aberdine Donaldson
Keyword(s):  
The United States ◽  
Risk Identification ◽  
Survey Study ◽  
School Building ◽  
Social Emotional ◽  
Behavioral Screening ◽  
Screening Practices ◽  
School Based ◽  
Health Domains ◽  
K 12

Research conducted to date provides a limited understanding of the landscape of school-based screening practices across academic, behavioral, and health domains, thus providing an impetus for the current survey study. A total of 475 K–12 school building administrators representing 409 unique school districts across the United States completed an online survey, which assessed current school-based screening practices across domains from the point of data collection to intervention selection. Whereas 70% to 81% of the respondents reported the use of universal screening across health and academic domains, respectively, only 9% of the respondents endorsed the use of universal social, emotional, and behavioral screening. In addition, discrepancies were identified across domains with regard to such factors as (a) who reviews screening data, (b) how screening data are used to determine student risk, and (c) how interventions are designed for those students demonstrating risk. The lack of consensus in practice calls for dissemination concerning best practices in the implementation of social, emotional, and behavioral screening; risk identification; and Tier 1 intervention.

scholarly journals Has the GDPR hype affected users’ reaction to cookie disclaimers?

2020 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Oksana Kulyk ◽  
Nina Gerber ◽  
Annika Hilt ◽  
Melanie Volkamer
Keyword(s):  
Data Protection ◽  
Media Coverage ◽  
Privacy Protection ◽  
Third Parties ◽  
Survey Study ◽  
Decision To Leave ◽  
General Data Protection Regulation ◽  
General Data ◽  
Negative Feelings

  For many years, cookies have been widely used by websites, storing information about users’ behaviour. While enabling additional functionality and potentially improving user experience, cookies can be a threat to users’ privacy, especially cookies used by third parties for data analysis. Websites providers are legally required to inform users about cookie use by displaying a so-called cookie disclaimer. We conducted a survey study in 2017 to investigate how users perceive this disclaimer and whether it affects their actual behaviour. We found that while most participants had negative feelings towards the disclaimer, the disclaimer text had no significant effect on their decision to leave the website. Since the extensive media coverage of data protection issues that accompanied the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) entry into force in May 2018 may have sensitized users to privacy protection, we conducted a follow-up study in December 2018. Our results suggest that users did not change their attitude towards cookie use in favour of privacy protection, but got even more accustomed to the use of cookies, also by third parties. Moreover, many users seem to have misconceptions regarding cookie use. We discuss the implications of our results for the users’ right to make an informed decision about their privacy.

scholarly journals A survey of the number of legally blind university physics students in Canada during 2003–2013

2015 ◽  
Vol 93 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-2
Author(s):  
Alan J. Slavin
Keyword(s):  
Assistive Devices ◽  
Educational Institutions ◽  
Physics Students ◽  
Laboratory Courses ◽  
University Physics ◽  
Survey Results ◽  
Partially Sighted ◽  
Accessible Price ◽  
Blind Students

Over the last few years, video assistive apparatus has become available at an accessible price that will allow students who have limited vision to participate almost fully in many laboratory courses at university. This paper presents a survey of the number of legally blind university physics students in Canada for the period 2003 to 2013. It will act as a benchmark to measure the effectiveness, in laboratory courses, of recent legislation mandating the provision of assistive devices in educational institutions. The survey was sent to all 52 physics departments at institutions in Canada that grant physics degrees, with all but one of the departments replying. None knew of any legally blind physicists practising in Canada. The only legally blind physics students reported were one partially sighted student who was awarded a Ph.D. in 2001, and one currently at Trent University. The survey results show that of the 12.5% of blind students who hold university degrees in Canada, very few of them are in physics.

Follow-up of the Isolated Medial Approach to Hallux Abducto Valgus Correction Without Interspace Release

2002 ◽  
Vol 92 (10) ◽  
pp. 555-562 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jeffrey S. Boberg ◽  
Molly S. Judge
Keyword(s):  
Metatarsophalangeal Joint ◽  
Valgus Deformity ◽  
Study Group ◽  
Entire Study ◽  
First Metatarsophalangeal Joint ◽  
Intermetatarsal Angle ◽  
Medial Approach ◽  
Average Decrease ◽  
First Ray

A retrospective radiographic review was performed of 29 patients (37 feet) who underwent an isolated medial approach for correction of hallux abducto valgus deformity from March 1993 to November 1998. Only those patients who had a traditional Austin-type osteotomy with a reducible first metatarsophalangeal joint and flexible first ray were included in the study. The average follow-up period for the entire study group was 18.4 months, with 13 patients (44.83%; 17 feet) having a follow-up period of longer than 2 years. The average decrease in the intermetatarsal angle was 9.89°, and the average decrease in the hallux abductus angle was 14.0°, results that correlated well with those of other studies on correction of hallux abducto valgus. No clinical or radiographic recurrence of hallux abducto valgus was noted throughout the follow-up period. The authors believe that an isolated medial approach to hallux abducto valgus correction without a lateral interspace release yields predictable results when performed in appropriately selected patients. (J Am Podiatr Med Assoc 92(10): 555-562, 2002)

scholarly journals Adherence and persistence of optimal medical therapy after myocardial infarction in a low to middle income country

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (Supplement_1) ◽  
Author(s):  
M Villalobos-Pedroza ◽  
AP Flores-Batres ◽  
E Rivera-Pedrote ◽  
AA Brindis-Aranda ◽  
A Jara-Nevarez ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Myocardial Infarction ◽  
Medical Therapy ◽  
Middle Income Country ◽  
Income Country ◽  
Survey Study ◽  
Middle Income ◽  
Common Mean ◽  
Coronary Syndrome ◽  
Adherence To Medication

Abstract Funding Acknowledgements Type of funding sources: None. Background Adherence to medical therapy after myocardial infarction (MI) is a crucial part of patient care and indispensable for reaching clinical goals, however, data from low to middle income countries (LMIC) regarding adherence and persistence of optimal medical treatment (OMT) is scarce. Purpose To evaluate adherence and persistence to OMT after acute coronary syndrome (ACS) in a cohort of patients with ST elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) in a low to middle income country. Methods We conducted a survey study evaluating adherence and persistence of OMT after 6 months of the index event in patients with STEMI. Patients were surveyed via phone call using the simplified medication adherence questionnaire (SMAQ) tool, which has been previously validated (both in English and Spanish) as a clinical tool to evaluate adherence to medication. We evaluated persistence of OMT as well. A secure electronic database was constructed to capture information, regarding adherence and persistence, and other clinically relevant variables. Study population The study included consecutive patients aged 18-99 years old with the diagnosis of STEMI form Mexico City’s STEMI Network, who received either pharmacoinvasive strategy (PIS) or Primary Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (pPCI) during the first 12 hours from symptom onset. This population is derived from the PHASE-Mx study (ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT03974581), which results have been previously published. Results A total of 602 patients were initially screened; among these, 158 patients (26.2%) were lost to contact, 5 patients (n = 0.008%) refused to answer and 65 patients (10.7%) died during follow up. The final analytic sample consisted of 375 patients; among them, 192 (51.2%) received primary PCI and 183 (48.8%) received pharmacoinvasive strategy. Mean age was 58 + 10 years old and most of the patients were male (90.1%). Hypertension (44.8%) and diabetes (32.0%) were common. Mean follow-up time after index STEMI was 650 (IQR: 416-832) days. After SMAQ evaluation, only 26.1% of the patients were considered to be adherent to their medications (&gt;95% compliance), as shown in the Table 1. Persistence of OMT after STEMI included: ASA (84.6%), P2Y12i (71.5%), statin (83.6%), ACEI/ARB (77.1%) and beta blocker (63.7%) (Table 2). Conclusions In patients with STEMI in a low to middle income country, persistence and adherence to OMT were low. Actions to improve adherence to therapy after mayor cardiovascular events are needed. Risk factors associated to poor adherence included diabetes (OR 0.46), age (OR 0.76) and atrial fibrillation (OR 0.42). Abstract Figure.

Who is (Not) Protected by Title IX? A Critical Review of 45 Years of Research

2021 ◽  
Vol 123 (2) ◽  
pp. 1-42
Author(s):  
Elizabeth J. Meyer ◽  
Mary Quantz
Keyword(s):  
Literature Review ◽  
Title Ix ◽  
Sex Discrimination ◽  
Educational Institutions ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Queer Of Color Critique ◽  
Scholarly Publications ◽  
Queer Of Color ◽  
Transgender Students ◽  
K 12

Background/Context This is the first published systematic literature review with an exclusive focus on Title IX scholarship. This article aims to offer a holistic view of the existing knowledge base in this field presented in peer-reviewed scholarly publications. Purpose This review of the literature identifies key trends in this body of research and highlights strengths, as well as gaps and oversights, that future research should address. Research Design This descriptive literature review systematically collected 169 peer-reviewed articles to identify the conceptual boundaries of the field and the current gaps. Data Collection and Analysis Authors applied Booth, Sutton, and Papaioannou's SALSA approach (Search, AppraisaL, Synthesis, and Analysis) to this systematic review to identify and analyze the 169 articles included in the study. We applied an intersectional feminist lens and Queer of Color critique to the analysis of the included articles. Findings/Results Peer-reviewed scholarly publications on Title IX (169) have generally focused on analyses of legal decisions (93) and studies of athletics (75), with little attention to other aspects of the law. Most studies lacked intersectional analyses of how “sex discrimination” has been understood in K–12 and higher education contexts, which leaves experiences of students of color, transgender students, and LGBQ students missing from most of the scholarship in this field. Conclusions/Recommendations This review of the literature is intended to help scholars interested in issues of sex discrimination and gender equity in educational institutions in the United States have a clear overview of scholarship that already exists related to Title IX in order to ask more focused and critical questions about its impacts and implementation. More research is needed to understand the ways in which educational institutions interpret and apply their responsibilities under this law—particularly through the lenses of intersectional feminism and Queer of Color critique. Contemporary issues, including campus sexual assault, and the negative experiences documented about gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender students in schools underline the importance of staying current with Title IX, and the current body of literature indicates scant attention to collecting and analyzing data about this law's application in practice and implications for diverse groups of people.

Child Sexual Abuse by Religious Authority Figures in Germany and Israel: The Experiences and Perceptions of Adult Survivors

2021 ◽  
pp. 088626052110629
Author(s):  
Efrat Lusky-Weisrose ◽  
Marlene Kowalski ◽  
Dafna Tener ◽  
Carmit Katz
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Abuse ◽  
Child Sexual Abuse ◽  
Adult Survivors ◽  
Traumatic Experiences ◽  
Educational Institutions ◽  
Religious Authority ◽  
Social Responses ◽  
Christian Communities ◽  
Authority Figures

The current study is based on an in-depth thematic analysis of 20 interviews with German and Israeli adult survivors of child sexual abuse (CSA) by religious authority figures (RAF). This paper aims to explore survivors’ experiences within the Jewish ultra-Orthodox and Christian communities, as well as to draw comparisons between the abusive structures and disclosure in these two contexts. The results point to the complexity of CSA by RAF, which is embedded in the survivors’ perceptions of themselves as emotionally and cognitively captured by the perpetrators who are a symbol of a parent or God and faith. The participants expressed great concern regarding disclosing the abuse against the backdrop of familial, cultural, and community inhibitors, such as fear of social stigmatization, inability to recognize the abuse, and the taboo of sexuality discourse. The survivors’ traumatic experiences were intensified in light of negative social responses to disclosure and encounters with insensitive officials. A comparison of the cultures revealed differences regarding the nature of community life and educational institutions, which may have shaped the disclosure and recognition of the abuse. The study highlights the importance of comparative follow-up studies related to this phenomenon in order to examine its universal and unique cultural contexts.

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