scholarly journals Vocational Rehabilitation of Mild Mentally Challenged Adults

2015 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Shony Mathew P. J ◽  
Dr. Vidhya Ravindranadan
Keyword(s):  
Vocational Rehabilitation ◽  
Vocational Training ◽  
Behavioral Assessment ◽  
Personal Data ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Identity Card ◽  
Training Courses ◽  
Selective Placement ◽  
Vocational Curriculum ◽  
Assessment Scales

Vocational Rehabilitation is the part of continuous and coordinated process of rehabilitation which involves the guidance, vocational training and selective placement designed to enable a differently abled person to secure and retain suitable employment. The present study analyzes impact of vocational training in the competencies of mild mentally challenged adults. The sample for the study consists of 8 mild mentally challenged adults between the age of 18 -30 years. An individualized vocational curriculum is developed and the vocational training courses provided training in computer, stitching, embroidery, office assistance and identity card making. Pre test-post test design has been used in order to understand the influence of intervention. For this purpose Behavioral Assessment Scales for Adult Living – Mental Retardation (BASAL –MR) and Personal data sheet has been used. The results indicate that vocational training has great impact in developing competencies of mild mentally challenged.

Predictors of Unemployment in Refugees

2013 ◽  
Vol 41 (2) ◽  
pp. 263-270 ◽  
Author(s):  
Walter Renner ◽  
Birgit Senft
Keyword(s):  
Logistic Regression ◽  
Vocational Rehabilitation ◽  
Work Experience ◽  
Vocational Training ◽  
Logistic Regression Model ◽  
Clinical Symptoms ◽  
Perceived Social Support ◽  
German Language ◽  
Increased Risk ◽  
Training Courses

Refugees have an increased risk of unemployment. We initially examined 83 unemployed refugees in Austria (mean age 34.01 years, s = 10.04), 42 of whom attended vocational training courses and 41 of whom did not. At the time of assessment some months later, 37 participants (44.6%) were employed and 46 (55.4%) were unemployed. We used sociodemographic variables as well as collectivistic values, clinical symptoms, command of the German language, perceived social support, and self-efficacy as possible predictors of unemployment. Logistic regression revealed that attending a training course, previous work experience, and a shorter time in Austria increased chances of employment. The logistic regression model we presented will enable practitioners to predict chances of employment in individual cases and to tailor refugees' vocational rehabilitation to their personal needs. The results suggest that vocational rehabilitation for refugees should be provided as soon as possible after asylum has been granted.

scholarly journals EFEKTIVITAS PENGGUNAAN KARTU IDENTITAS BAHASA JEPANG TERHADAP PENGUASAAN PERCAKAPAN SEDERHANA PADA SISWA SMA

2016 ◽  
Vol 1 (3) ◽  
pp. 8
Author(s):  
Robby Putra Prakoso ◽  
Neneng Sutjiati ◽  
Ahmad Dahidi
Keyword(s):  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Japanese Language ◽  
Test Design ◽  
Significance Level ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Identity Card ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
The Media ◽  
Identity Cards ◽  
Speaking Skills

Kemampuan berbicara merupakan hal penting bagi pembelajar bahasa Jepang. Masalah yang sering ditemukan pada siswa dalam pembelajaran keterampilan berbicara bahasa Jepang yaitu di antaranya siswa sering kali merasa bingung dan tidak percaya diri untuk berbicara bahasa Jepang. Hal ini dikarenakan kurangnya latihan pada keterampilan berbicara. Berdasarkan latar belakang di atas, peneliti melaksanakan penelitian mengenai efektivitas penggunaan kartu identitas bahasa Jepang terhadap kemampuan berbicara siswa. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui efektivitas penggunaan media kartu identitas terhadap kemampuan berbicara bahasa Jepang. Selain itu, tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui tanggapan siswa mengenai media kartu identitas. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian kuantitatif dengan menggunakan metode eksperimen kuasi dan dengan desain penelitian one group pre-test-post-test design. Instrumen yang digunakan berupa tes lisan dan angket.  Sampel yang digunakan adalah siswa XI IPS SMAN 2 Bandung tahun ajaran 2015/2016 sebanyak 20 orang. Hasil analisis data menunjukkan perolehan nilai rata-rata siswa sebelum diterapkannya media kartu identitas yaitu sebesar 12,95 dan setelah diterapkannya media kartu identitas meningkat menjadi 23,8. Berdasarkan perhitungan statistik komparasional didapatkan hasil thitung sebesar 29,73 dan ttabel pada taraf signifikansi 5% adalah 2,09 dan taraf signifikansi 1% adalah 2,86, ini berarti  thitung >ttabel , maka Hk diterima dan Ho ditolak. Sehingga dapat diinterpretasikan bahwa terdapat perbedaan yang signifikan antara keterampilan berbicara bahasa Jepang siswa sebelum dan sesudah diterapkannya media kartu identitas. Kemudian, berdasarkan hasil analisis data angket, sebagian besar siswa memberikan respons positif terhadap media kartu identitas untuk meningkatkan keterampilan berbicara bahasa Jepang.Speaking competency is important for Japanese language learners. Problems cited by the students in learning the Japanese language speaking skills are among the students often feel confused and insecure to speak Japanese. This is due to lack of exercise on speaking skills. Based on the above background, the researchers conducted research on the effectiveness of the use of identity cards Japanese against their speaking ability. The purpose of this study was to examine the effectiveness of media use identity cards to the ability to speak Japanese. Moreover, the purpose of this study was to determine the response of the media student identity card. This research is a quantitative research using quasi-experimental methods and research design one group pre-test-post-test design. Instruments used in the form of an oral test and a questionnaire. The samples used were students XI IPS SMAN 2 Bandung 2015/2016 school year as many as 20 people. The result showed the acquisition value of the average student prior to the implementation of the identity card media that is equal to 12.95 and the introduction of an identity card media increased to 23.8. Based on statistical calculation results obtained komparasional thitung 29.73 and ttable at significance level of 5% was 2.09 and 1% significance level was 2.86, this means thitung> ttabel, then Hk Ho accepted and rejected. So that it can be interpreted that there are significant differences between Japanese speaking skills of students before and after the implementation of media identification card. Then, based on data analysis questionnaires, most students give positive response to the media the identity card to improve his skills speak Japanese.

scholarly journals Character Strengths as a Tool of Resilience-Oriented Vocational Training for Managerial Staff in a Life – Long Learning Perspective

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (3) ◽  
pp. 7-10
Author(s):  
Tomasz Ochinowski
Keyword(s):  
Public Administration ◽  
Vocational Training ◽  
Character Strengths ◽  
Narrative Research ◽  
Initial Result ◽  
Managerial Work ◽  
Life Long Learning ◽  
Work Tasks ◽  
Training Courses ◽  
Sales Industry

The main purpose of this paper is to contribute to building Resilient Organization issues. The author discusses a psychological approach to resilience, from Robert Jay Lifton’s to Martin Seligman’s conceptual perspectives. The main objective of the paper is to discuss the chance of using so-called character strengths as a useful tool in resilience-oriented training courses dedicated to managers of various types of organizations. The author has conducted a workshop on “character strengths in the workplace”. The empirical basis for the mentioned workshop is qualitative, narrative research which was carried out a few years back. This initial result of the study reveals some of the examples of collective categories in which two groups of managers (from public administration and sales industry) foresee a possibility of using character strengths in the optimization of managerial work tasks.

scholarly journals Conciliación de la Vida Laboral y Familiar en Mujeres en Formación Ocupacional

2016 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 127 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marí­a Montserrat Blanco Garcí­a ◽  
Pablo Sánchez Antolí­n ◽  
Francisco Javier Ramos
Keyword(s):  
Gender Inequality ◽  
Family Life ◽  
Vocational Training ◽  
Qualitative Methodology ◽  
Career Advancement ◽  
Work Organization ◽  
Work And Family ◽  
Sexual Division Of Labor ◽  
Training Courses ◽  
Collective Imagination

Objectives: To analyze the imagery of women on reconciling work and family life to explore the beliefs, opinions and related experiences of gender inequality. Methods: We applied a qualitative methodology of in-depth, semi-structured individual and group women in vocational training courses. We have also conducted interviews with experts on gender equality. Results: Women and experts interviewed manifest the presence of barriers to reconciling work and family both in the organizations, career advancement, and applicable legislation. Conclusions: There is an undercurrent in the collective imagination and individual beliefs of society that allows the maintenance of the values associated with the patriarchal organization, sexual division of labor and socializing unequal gender roles. It is required a transformation of work organization to improve the lives of people.

scholarly journals Effectiveness of Diet Habits and Active Life in Vocational Training for Higher Technician in Dietetics: Contrast between the Traditional Method and the Digital Resources

Nutrients ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (11) ◽  
pp. 3475
Author(s):  
José-Antonio Marín-Marín ◽  
Rebeca Soler-Costa ◽  
Antonio-José Moreno-Guerrero ◽  
Jesús López-Belmonte
Keyword(s):  
Significant Relationship ◽  
Vocational Training ◽  
Traditional Method ◽  
Teaching Method ◽  
Traditional Teaching ◽  
Active Lifestyle ◽  
Digital Resources ◽  
Digital Resource ◽  
Innovative Method ◽  
Post Test

Vocational training of students in diet habits and active lifestyle habits has recently become an important issue, given the health problems caused as a result of a poor diet. The objective of this study is to analyze the effectiveness of different training actions (traditional method and digital resources) carried out in a program of dietary habits and active lifestyle at the vocational training stage. A quasi-experimental design of the pre-post type was developed. A sample of 177 participants was chosen. The instrument to collect the data was the validated ECHAES questionnaire. The results show that all study groups demonstrated similar averages across all dimensions, except in the digital resource post-test design, where the averages were higher than the rest. There was a significant relationship between the traditional teaching method and the post-test digital resources design in all dimensions. There was also a significant relationship between the pre-test and post-test of the traditional teaching method and the digital resource group in the dimensions. It can be concluded that both the traditional and the innovative method lead to learning in the vocational training student, although the values achieved by the group where the innovative method was adopted were much higher than in the traditional group.

The design and implementation of an experimental model for secure management of personal data based on electronic identity card and PKI infrastructure

2012 ◽  
Vol 45 (6) ◽  
pp. 1697-1701 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. Cernian ◽  
A. Olteanu ◽  
G. Mateescu ◽  
M. Vladescu ◽  
Gr. Stamatescu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Experimental Model ◽  
Personal Data ◽  
Design And Implementation ◽  
Identity Card

DEVELOPMENT OF FUNCTIONAL MATHEMATICAL LITERACY OF STUDENTS HAVING MODERATE SPECIAL EDUCATIONAL NEEDS: APPROACH OF PEDAGOGUES FROM VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION CENTRES

2015 ◽  
Vol 2 ◽  
pp. 31
Author(s):  
Ingrida Baranauskienė ◽  
Laima Tomėnienė
Keyword(s):  
Young People ◽  
Vocational Rehabilitation ◽  
Vocational Training ◽  
Educational Needs ◽  
Vocational Schools ◽  
Special Educational Needs ◽  
Mathematical Literacy ◽  
Education Process

The article deals with the approach of pedagogues from vocational rehabilitation centres towards the importance of the development of functional mathematical literacy for vocational training of students having moderate special educational needs. It has been attempted to reveal the expression of the abilities of functional mathematical literacy of young people having moderate special educational needs, its importance for vocational training, to discuss the possibilities of the improvement of the education process of mathematics in a heterogeneous classroom, where students with moderate special educational needs learn. 124 pedagogues from Lithuanian vocational training centres and vocational schools who teach young people having moderate and severe special educational needs have participated in the research.

scholarly journals Performance Differences Using a Vibro-Tactile P300 BCI in LIS-Patients Diagnosed With Stroke and ALS

2018 ◽  
Vol 12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alexander Heilinger ◽  
Rupert Ortner ◽  
Vincenzo La Bella ◽  
Zulay R. Lugo ◽  
Camille Chatelle ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cognitive Abilities ◽  
Behavioral Assessment ◽  
Event Related Potentials ◽  
Left Hand ◽  
Related Potentials ◽  
The Right ◽  
Command Following ◽  
Als Patients ◽  
Assessment Scales ◽  
Lateral Sclerosis

Patients with locked-in syndrome (LIS) are typically unable to move or communicate and can be misdiagnosed as patients with disorders of consciousness (DOC). Behavioral assessment scales are limited in their ability to detect signs of consciousness in this population. Recent research has shown that brain-computer interface (BCI) technology could supplement behavioral scales and allows to establish communication with these severely disabled patients. In this study, we compared the vibro-tactile P300 based BCI performance in two groups of patients with LIS of different etiologies: stroke (n = 6) and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) (n = 9). Two vibro-tactile paradigms were administered to the patients to assess conscious function and command following. The first paradigm is called vibrotactile evoked potentials (EPs) with two tactors (VT2), where two stimulators were placed on the patient’s left and right wrist, respectively. The patients were asked to count the rare stimuli presented to one wrist to elicit a P300 complex to target stimuli only. In the second paradigm, namely vibrotactile EPs with three tactors (VT3), two stimulators were placed on the wrists as done in VT2, and one additional stimulator was placed on his/her back. The task was to count the rare stimuli presented to one wrist, to elicit the event-related potentials (ERPs). The VT3 paradigm could also be used for communication. For this purpose, the patient had to count the stimuli presented to the left hand to answer “yes” and to count the stimuli presented to the right hand to answer “no.” All patients except one performed above chance level in at least one run in the VT2 paradigm. In the VT3 paradigm, all 6 stroke patients and 8/9 ALS patients showed at least one run above chance. Overall, patients achieved higher accuracies in VT2 than VT3. LIS patients due to ALS exhibited higher accuracies that LIS patients due to stroke, in both the VT2 and VT3 paradigms. These initial data suggest that controlling this type of BCI requires specific cognitive abilities that may be impaired in certain sub-groups of severely motor-impaired patients. Future studies on a larger cohort of patients are needed to better identify and understand the underlying cortical mechanisms of these differences.

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