Despite the Virus. A Survey with Parents on Early Childhood Education Services and Families, in Covid-19

The paper presents a survey that involved a sample of 178 parents of children attending the infant-toddler centers and preschools of the Municipalities of Bassa Romagna, in the Province of Ravenna (Emilia-Romagna, Italy), between December 2020 and January 2021. The survey had the following aims: to deepen the knowledge of parents’ opinions on various aspects of the impact of the pandemic on daily life and parental functions; to monitor any difficulties their children may have; to understand how much the actions taken, to adapt school attendance in the pandemic period, have met with family satisfaction and have positively pursued the educational alliance. Another objective of the research was to involve the professionals of these educational services in reflecting on the results (already returned with a research report and a training seminar) and to organize opportunities for reflection with the same parents who participated in the survey.

#80: Developing and Implementing an Infectious Diseases Training Seminar for Global Healthcare Providers for Children with Cancer

Background Well-trained and dedicated personnel for infection care and prevention is essential for optimal care in pediatric oncology centers. Feedback from global collaborators consistently identifies education and training as a priority. We collaboratively designed and implemented a blended methodology training course focused on four essential themes: infectious complications in pediatric cancer; quality in infection care; quality in infection prevention; and, sustainability, research, and dissemination. Methods Using our team’s subject matter expertise and experience developing training materials, we designed the training seminar comprising two components: (1) an 8-week distance-learning segment delivered online through our free, education website (www.Cure4Kids.org) which focuses on building foundational knowledge in the identified essential themes of infection diseases; and, (2) a 2-week residential training seminar delivered face-to-face at St. Jude Children’s Hospital, which consolidates training through interactive lectures, workshops, clinical and research area tours, and research project presentations. Results The initial launch in 2017 trained 22 healthcare providers from 17 healthcare institutions in 10 countries. Knowledge gain from pretest to posttest for each module was significant (P < 0.001). Satisfaction with course delivery was high; most participants (93–100%) found each module’s content relevant to their daily practice. For residential training, participants rated each day as either good (median: 10%; range: 5–25%) or outstanding (median: 90%; range: 75–95%). Individual research projects developed by course participants focused on bloodstream infections, febrile neutropenia, multi-drug-resistant organisms, fungal infections, hand hygiene, antibiotic prophylaxis, and infection prevention. After the course conclusion, nearly half (n = 9) implemented their project idea in their clinical practice or prepared it for submission as academic merit or to a scientific conference. Now in its fourth year, the course has also incorporated training in leadership and quality. As of December 2019, this Infectious Diseases Training Seminar has trained 145 participants from 102 institutions in 48 countries. Graduates of the course formed two professional networks, one in Latin America and another in the Asia Pacific region. Members of the network participate in local capacity building, research, quality improvement, and education in infection care and prevention. Conclusions The course has and continues to meet the verbalized need for education and training opportunities in infection care and prevention for the pediatric cancer patient population. Our experience models how targeted training efforts can strengthen the quality of the healthcare workforce for improving outcomes in pediatric cancer care globally.

STUDI KOMPARASI KESIAPAN PEMBELAJARAN AKUNTANSI KEUANGAN DI UNIVERSITAS SURABAYA DAN STIE PERBANAS SURABAYA DALAM RANGKA ADOPSI IFRS: PERSPEKTIF AKADEMISI

The focus of this study is how learning process about IFRS in accounting curriculum Universitas Surabaya and STIE Perbanas Surabaya using qualitative research paradigm. Interviews, observations, and documentary analysis were used during data collection processes. The result of this study is the curriculum of accounting educationof Universitas Surabaya and STIE Perbanas Surabaya have been updated with IFRS. The accounting lecturers of these universities never facing any significant difficulty in adjusting the accounting education curriculum because so many training, seminar, or socialization about IFRS have been participated. Learning methods and support from institutions become evaluation in the current process of accounting education. The learning methods for accounting students of Universitas Surabaya and STIE Perbanas Surabaya have no significant difference although they use different approaches. In term of the support of institutions, Universitas Surabaya is better than STIE Perbanas Surabaya.

LINC-35. THE ST. JUDE GLOBAL ACADEMY NEURO-ONCOLOGY TRAINING SEMINAR: A MULTIDISCIPLINARY, INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION PROGRAM

The success of the treatment of children with central nervous system (CNS) tumors relies on an effective multidisciplinary team, with up-to-date and broad knowledge and skills. The St. Jude Global Academy Neuro-Oncology Training Seminar was launched as course in globally applicable content in pediatric neuro-oncology with a focus on multidisciplinary teams in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). To identify the content that is most relevant for the learners, a needs assessment survey that included evaluation of team dynamics, treatment capacity, existing knowledge, and educational goals was designed. Survey questions in 11 domains were answered by 24 sites in LMICs across the world. This information was used to create the course that consists of two components: a 9-week online course and a 10-day workshop at the St. Jude campus. 72 participants from 11 institutions enrolled in the online portion and 20 participants were selected based on grades to attend the workshop. A retrospective post-test evaluation established that learners improved their understanding of the barriers to care, possible solutions to improve care, understanding of diagnosis and treatment, and methodology to implement projects (p<0.01). All participating teams developed projects that are locally implemented. Those present at the workshop formed a multidisciplinary, international collaborative group (Global Alliance in Pediatric Neuro-Oncology). This experience establishes that educational programs with systematically created curricula can not only improved knowledge but be a mechanism to share experiences and create collaborative networks. Ultimately, patient outcomes will be tracked to monitor the true impact of the course.

Photovoice as a creative coping tool with the COVID-19 crisis in practical training seminar for social work students

The Coronavirus-19 crisis has led university professors, social workers, students and social service consumers to shift to online methods of communication and teaching. In this novel, shared reality, the present paper introduces a new initiative based on implemented photovoice methodology as a tool for documenting BSW students' professional daily lives. This tool was used at a practical training seminar for 16 third year students at the School of Social Work, Sapir Academic College.

Introduction

In the lives of two prominent educators, 1920 was an eventful year. Khalil Totah (1886–1955), then 34 years old, was appointed by the British to head the Men’s Elementary Training College, Palestine’s most prestigious school for the training of teachers in Jerusalem. This was a major leap forwards for the young MA graduate of Columbia University’s Teachers’ College. It was a significant period for Chaim Arieh Zuta (1868–1939), a pioneer in Hebrew education, as well. Zuta immigrated to Palestine from Czarist Russia in 1903 to continue his career as a teacher. Like Totah, Zuta engaged in the training of teachers at the Hebrew Teachers’ Training Seminar, another Jerusalemite institute of similar prestige. In 1920, both educators authored a historical guidebook to Jerusalem, emphasizing the ties between nation, space, and history: one city, one physical space, two images of social realities. In their surveys of schools in Jerusalem, Zuta wrote about Jewish schools, and Totah about schools for Arabs....

Perspectives of Teachers on Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) in Nepal

This study aimed to explore the knowledge, awareness, and attitude of teachers regarding ASD and educating children with ASD. The research was conducted through a quantitative method utilizing a survey design in this study. Seventy-six teachers from seven special and twelve integrated schools from Kathmandu valley were selected through purposive sampling method. A Likert Scale with a 5-point survey instrument (questionnaire) was created and implemented. The data from the questionnaire were analyzed with descriptive statistics. The result of this study demonstrated that teachers of Nepal have the general idea of ASD but they don't possess in-depth knowledge regarding ASD. In this study, most of the teachers thought that students with ASD should be placed in a special education classroom rather than a general and inclusive classroom. Moreover, Nepalese teachers don’t think they are prepared to educate students with ASD in their classes and also claimed teachers need additional training, seminar and workshop concerning ASD. Furthermore, the teachers of Nepal have limited knowledge, awareness, understanding, attitudes, placement services, and teaching readiness towards ASD. However, they have the basic knowledge and understanding of ASD.