Kitchen Cooks, Plate Twirlers, and Troubadours: Writing Program Administrators Tell Their Stories

Administrators of programs for children with communicative disorders in 11 midwestern states were surveyed to assess trends in the training and utilization of paraprofessionals. Topics included: (a) current trends in employment, (b) paraprofessional training, (c) use of ASHA and state guidelines, and (d) district policies for supervision. Selection criteria, use of job descriptions, training programs, and supervision practices and policies were examined. Results indicate that paraprofessionals are used but that standards for training and supervision are not consistently applied across all programs. Program administrators report minimal training for supervising professionals.

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A Computerized Prescription Writing Program for Doctors

Methods of Information in Medicine ◽

10.1055/s-0038-1635356 ◽

1985 ◽

Vol 24 (02) ◽

pp. 101-105

Author(s):

C. S. Brown ◽

S. I. Allen ◽

D. C. Songco

Keyword(s):

Medical Record ◽

Drug Prescriptions ◽

Computer Assisted ◽

Writing Program ◽

Typing Skill ◽

Drug Products ◽

Default Options ◽

Almost All ◽

Prescription Writing ◽

Drug Dosages

SummaryA computer-assisted system designed to write drug prescriptions and patient instructions has been in operation in a dermatologist’s office for two years. Almost all prescriptions are generated by the machine. Drug dosages, directions, and labeling phrases are retrieved from a diagnosis-oriented formulary of 300 drug products. A prescription template with preselected default options is displayed on a terminal screen where selection is made with the use of the video pointer. Typing skill is not required, as a detailed prescription can be produced from the use of only five function keys. Prescriptions and sets of relevant instructions for the patient are computer-printed. Therapy summaries for the medical record also are automatically composed and printed.

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A WRITING PROGRAM WITH WORD PREDICTION FOR A YOUNG MAN WITH MULTIPLE DISABILITIES: A PRELIMINARY ASSESSMENT

Perceptual and Motor Skills ◽

10.2466/pms.103.5.223-228 ◽

2006 ◽

Vol 103 (5) ◽

pp. 223 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

M. ANTONUCC

Keyword(s):

Multiple Disabilities ◽

Writing Program ◽

Word Prediction ◽

Preliminary Assessment

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The Importance of Tough-Love Mentoring to Doctoral Student Success: Instruments to Measure the Doctoral Student/Proteges’ Perspective

International Journal of Doctoral Studies ◽

10.28945/4630 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 15 ◽

pp. 485-516

Author(s):

Laura Roberts

Keyword(s):

Doctoral Students ◽

Graduation Rates ◽

Validation Study ◽

Doctoral Student ◽

Doctoral Program ◽

The United States ◽

Assessment Tools ◽

Unique Contribution ◽

Program Administrators ◽

High Standards

Aim/Purpose: The purpose of this study is to examine tough-love mentoring theory (TLM) as a potential way to address the problem of low graduation rates among doctoral students. Background: In order to address this purpose, the researcher presents the following: a) a validation study for assessment tools pertaining to TLM and b) a validation study of TLM theory and its two sub-theories: mentor integrity and trustworthiness sub-theory (MIT) and the mentor high standards sub-theory (MHS). Methodology: The researcher tested the validity of the mentor integrity and trustworthiness scale from the protégés’ perspective (MIT-P), the mentor high standards scale from the protégés’ perspective (MHS-P) and the protégés’ perceptions of their own independence (PPI) scale. The sample consisted of 31 doctoral protégés recruited with multi-phase sampling at four education-related doctoral programs in the eastern part of the United States. Contribution: The study provides evidence to support TLM as a strategy to address the problem of low graduation rates among doctoral students. In addition, the study contributes validation of assessment tools that can be used to measure doctoral protégés’ perceptions of their mentors. Findings: For each scale, the data show acceptable levels of internal consistency and evidence of content validity. The data are consistent with the TLM theory and its two sub-theories. The unique contribution of the current study is that it draws from the protégés’ perspective. Recommendations for Practitioners: The researcher presents a) strategies protégés can use to find trustworthy mentors with high standards and b) strategies program administrators can use for professional development of doctoral mentors. The researcher also provides the Right Angle Research Alignment (RARA) table to help protégés organize and manage the research methods section of their dissertation. Recommendation for Researchers: It is recommended that researchers use experimental methods to test TLM theory and the sub-theories, MIT and MHS. Impact on Society: This theory may be useful in business and in the arts and in other teaching relationships such as coaching and tutoring. The researcher encourages scholars to test TLM theory in these other contexts. Future Research: Further research questions that arise from this study are as follows: How can protégés find mentors who have high standards and who are trustworthy? What can doctoral program administrators do to help mentors develop high standards and trustworthiness?

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