CURRENT TRENDS AND PROBLEMS OF DEVELOPMENT OF LIGHT INDUSTRY OF UKRAINE AS A CONSTITUENT OF THE ECONOMY CONSUMER SECTOR

The purpose. Analysis of the basic directions of eco-design; development of classifications of eco-materials; determination of perspectives of their use in the design of the handbags. Methodology. The research is based on systematic analysis of eco-materials in clothes and in handbags, as well as on general methodology of clothes and accessories design. The methods of system-structural analysis and visual-analytical method are used at different stages of the research. Results. The basic principles of eco-design have been studied, the classification of eco-materials has been developed, the tendencies of using eco-materials in the design of handbags have been determined, the trends of fashion have been analyzed and the collection of handbags made of cork material has been created. The use of eco-materials in the design of light industry products makes it possible to obtain new aesthetic properties, thereby opening new opportunities for the development of the fashion industry. The use of eco-materials promotes for the development of new constructive techniques by the designers, for the creation of the latest technologies in fashion industry; it makes it possible to diversify the artistic solution of the costume and to improve its expressiveness. Scientific novelty. The regularities of formation of accessories collections in eco-style, as well as the basic hallmarks of style (color palette, accessories and furnishings) are determined. Practical significance. The collection of eco-style handbags with the use of cork material, based on current fashion trends, is developed.

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Current Trends in the Training and Utilization of Paraprofessionals in Speech and Language Programs

Language Speech and Hearing Services in Schools ◽

10.1044/0161-1461.2202.51 ◽

1991 ◽

Vol 22 (2) ◽

pp. 51-59 ◽

Cited By ~ 6

Author(s):

Kathy L. Coufal ◽

Allen L. Steckelberg ◽

Stanley F. Vasa

Keyword(s):

Selection Criteria ◽

Job Descriptions ◽

Paraprofessional Training ◽

Language Programs ◽

Program Administrators ◽

Current Trends ◽

Training And Supervision ◽

Communicative Disorders ◽

Supervision Practices ◽

A Current

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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The Graduate Dysphagia Course: Opening the Door to New Frontiers

Perspectives of the ASHA Special Interest Groups ◽

10.1044/persp1.sig13.104 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 1 (13) ◽

pp. 104-112

Author(s):

Karen A. Ball ◽

Luis F. Riquelme

Keyword(s):

Graduate Student ◽

Paradigm Shifts ◽

Speech Language Pathology ◽

Approaches To Teaching ◽

Graduate Level ◽

Graduate Curriculum ◽

Current Trends ◽

Language Pathology

A graduate-level course in dysphagia is an integral part of the graduate curriculum in speech-language pathology. There are many challenges to meeting the needs of current graduate student clinicians, thus requiring the instructor to explore alternatives. These challenges, suggested paradigm shifts, and potential available solutions are explored. Current trends, lack of evidence for current methods, and the variety of approaches to teaching the dysphagia course are presented.

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