... August 12, 2013 Carteret EMS as an Ideal Learning Organization Service delivery with any public service organization due to today’s economic downturn, current concerns, and budgetary considerations to help improve efficiency, but also can affect its capabilities as a learning organization. This is especially relevant in Carteret County, North Carolina and its office of Emergency Management in the application of pre-hospital emergency medical services or EMS to the citizens and visitors of this Atlantic Coast community. This is mandated by North Carolina General Statute G.S. 143-517, which mandates that “county governments are key players (Moore, p. 3)” and are responsible for local provision of pre-hospital emergency care. This includes personnel, equipment, financing, level of service and delivery, as well as maintaining a progressive learning environment. This reflection will take into consideration the most compelling characteristics; their observable behaviors and results; barriers and how they are overcome; as well as resulting and future strategies to overcome present and future barriers this organization will encounter, which leads me to my succinct thesis. This reflection will show that the Carteret County, North Carolina’s Emergency Medical Services is a progressive, professional, and effective learning organization that will advance well into the future to serve the citizens and visitors...
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...Honors 2211 Writing in Honors Fall 2013 ------------------------------------------------- Professor: Dr. Vicky Newman ------------------------------------------------- Email: vicky.newman@utah.edu ------------------------------------------------- Honors Center 140 ------------------------------------------------- Office hours: By appointment, Honors Center CLASS TEXTS Required: Ballenger, Bruce. The Curious Researcher (7th Edition) Williams, Joseph. Style: Lessons in Clarity and Grace (9th Edition) A portfolio. This should be a notebook with rings and paper you can move work in and out. Additional required assigned readings (on line or on E-reserve) This class is designed to introduce you to and allow you to develop and practice techniques and skills of writing. You’ll learn to develop ideas and clarify ideas, formulate questions and research them rigorously, and draft and revise until your writing reflects university level work. You will be asked to write in several different genres and conduct research in order to provide evidence and support for your work. In addition, and not least, you will work to create an engaging and credible authorial voice. REQUIREMENTS Active Class Participation: Attendance is mandatory. A writing class is a class designed around participation. You need to be prepared, having read and written what is required for the day, and you need to be engaged in discussing, creating, and revising. If you are absent or...
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..."There is ample evidence that high quality early education and childcare services can improve children's development, learning and behaviour. We also know that a well qualified professional workforce is by far the most important factor in delivering the best quality of services that give children the best possible start in life" Scottish executive (2006, p1) The national review of the early years and childcare workforce has brought about positive change within the early years sector. Focus was given to develop leadership within the profession. The Scottish executive collaborated with the Scottish social services council to amend the registration requirements for lead practitioners and managers from 2011. This was to ensure a new degree level qualification was attained by staff working in a lead practitioner/management position. "Research has indicated that the best outcomes and experiences for children come from the best qualified and best led services" Scottish government (2007, p12) It was hoped that by creating a genuine career structure for the workforce that this would allow practitioners to develop their professional skills and knowledge needed to progress in their career. Thus increasing qualification and pay within the sector. "These actions will improve the status and recognition of the workforce and support improved recruitment, retention and progression within the sector" Scottish executive (2006, p4) When practitioners work collaboratively with outside agencies...
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...THE EXPERIENCES OF VOLUNTEERING AND SERVICE LEARNING: A CASE STUDY OF A SERVICE LEARNING PROJECT AT “CROSSROADS FOUNDATION” Samuel, Ho Lee, Fullness Social Enterprises Society, Lingnan University, sleeho819@hotmail.com Erica, Kim Man Lee, Fullness Social Enterprises Society, Lingnan University, erica_lee02@yahoo.com Mike, Hyung Min Lee, Dongguk University, wemakemoves123@gmail.com Jacqueline Kelleher, Pace University, jk56646n@pace.edu Katy Kaestner, Trinity University, kkaestne@trinity.edu ABSTRACT The processes and outcomes of a service learning project conducted by a group of five students and engaged with a nonprofit organization are described in this paper. The processes and outcomes are evaluated with respect to the effectiveness of service learning as an educational means and the contribution to the nonprofit sector made by service learning initiatives. The findings include the benefit of the initial ambiguity of the service learning project and the benefit of the project outputs to the nonprofit agency. It is concluded that researchers may need to figure out the absolute relationship between initial ambiguity and the effectiveness of a service learning project and that between project outputs and the benefits received by the organization concerned. It is also concluded that researchers need to study how to keep participants’ passion towards the nonprofit sector after completion of their service learning project. KEYWORDS Service learning, volunteering, nonprofit organizations...
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...Windshield Survey Reflection Shane P. Donald NUR/405 May 19, 2014 Cynthia Januale Windshield Survey Reflection A windshield survey was conducted of the Fall Creek community just north of downtown Indianapolis, Indiana. The focus of the survey was an initial assessment and overall impression of the community where the participating family lives. According to Stanhope and Lancaster, (2012, p.190) community is defined as a "social network of interacting individuals, usually concentrated in a defined territory". Individuals, grocery stores, and hospitals are just a few examples of what makes up a community. Community health refers to "the meeting of collective needs by identifying problems and managing behaviors within the community itself and the relationship between the community and the larger society" (Stanhope & Lancaster, 2012, p. 401). Indicators used for assessment of community health include infant mortality rate, number of motor vehicle crashes, childhood poverty rates, lung cancer rates, and other data used to develop a broad definition. The Phrase "community as a client" refers to the focus of nursing in an integrative model for community health promotion. It is important to remember that community oriented care is population focused, addressing the complex mix of health problems, clients, and levels of care within the system. Partnerships in the context of communities as the clients refer to shared responsibility for outcomes between nursing and the...
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...For the purpose of this assignment, the need for innovation is in relation to implementing mandatory Mental Health Training on a yearly basis which would include a 6 month refresher. The training would comprise of learning about postnatal depression and other mental health illnesses, a one off 2/4 week perinatal placement, available guidance on how to access mental health services and the recognition of signs and symptoms within Maternal Health. Through implementation and evaluating the process of events the Transformational Leadership theory, will be used along with the Kotter’s Model to incorporate and deliver the vision, towards improvement of management for change; within the public health sector. Within this assignment Transformational Leadership will be critically analysed, in relation to the leadership role of the specialist public health nurse. Leadership within the National Health Service (NHS) continues to play an essential role and historical leaders such as Florence Nightingale (Kitching, 1993) had an effect on policy. This influenced change towards development and an up to date change would include the Darzi Review (2008) that discusses improvement of quality of care. Leadership is discovering the route ahead, while making others feel enthusiastic about following (Bass, 1985). This would include an influential and inspiring attitude along with other personal attributes that are needed; such as emotional intelligence, that addresses the effect of people’s feelings...
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...VOLUNTEERING AND SERVICE LEARNING: A CASE STUDY OF A SERVICE LEARNING PROJECT AT “CROSSROADS FOUNDATION” Samuel, Ho Lee、Fullness Social Enterprises Society、Lingnan University、852-9834 9725、sleeho819@hotmail.com、samuellee@ln.edu.hk Erica, Kim Man Lee、Fullness Social Enterprises Society、Lingnan University、852-91082586、erica_lee02@yahoo.com、ericalee@ln.edu.hk Mike, Hyung Min Lee 、Dongguk University、 wemakemoves123@gmail.com Jacqueline Kelleher、Pace University, NYC Campus、jk56646n@pace.edu Katy Kaestner 、Trinity University、kkaestne@trinity.edu ABSTRACT The processes and outcomes of a service learning project conducted by a group of five students and engaged with a nonprofit organization are described in this paper. The processes and outcomes are evaluated with respect to the effectiveness of service learning as an educational means and the contribution to the nonprofit sector made by service learning initiatives. The findings include the benefit of the initial ambiguity of the service learning project and the benefit of the project outputs to the nonprofit agency. It is concluded that researchers may need to figure out the absolute relationship between initial ambiguity and the effectiveness of a service learning project and that between project outputs and the benefits received by the organization concerned. It is also concluded that researchers need to study how to keep participants’ passion towards the nonprofit sector after completion of their service learning project...
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...potentially most exciting area of the new GCSE specifications is the Studying Spoken Language section of the Controlled Assessment for GCSE English Language. The focus of this unit is investigative, asking candidates to explore their own spoken language and/or that of others, including perhaps spoken language in media and technologies such as internet messaging services. Sample Controlled Assessment tasks are available online so that you can see the type of tasks that will be set. All of the tasks are fairly open-ended so that you can help individual students tailor their research to suit their interests and the type of data available to them. One of the teachers who has done a trial of the new unit said, ‘the tasks were greeted with enthusiasm and the ability to connect what we were exploring to the wider context. The tasks lead to independent study which meant there was a good deal of ownership for the students.’ 8 Teachers who have trialled the unit have given us some very useful feedback on which we can base further support. One important point is that giving enough time and thought to the initial data collection pays dividends in terms of the level of analysis which students can carry out. The script and commentary on the following pages are examples of the further resources you can see online at http://web.aqa.org.uk/englishLangA These are provided to demonstrate ways of approaching this exciting new unit. We are very grateful to those schools who...
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...Module Guide In this module, we shall cover: 1. Module Aims 2. Module Outcomes 3. Module Units 4. Module Assessment Submission 5. Module Assessment: Formative activities 6. Module assessment: Final Summative assessment 7. Your Faculty Team 8. Reading sources . Module Aims * An understanding of the current state of knowledge around entrepreneurship and start-up models and research as a platform for the market research of a potential business opportunity. * Recognition of progress from idea to an opportunity through a creative but also measured feasibility study * Learning through a practical market research process sourcing relevant current data with judgement and confidence towards justifying a perceived opportunity and its implementation. * Understanding the relevance of group and network resources in business opportunity preparation and the student’s own self efficacy in terms of ability, adaptability and behaviours in these social contexts. Module Outcomes On completion of this module you will be able to: 1) Analyse and understand the key concepts around opportunity, entrepreneurial behaviour and the factors in the process of start-up and survival 2) Identify ideas to create opportunities, national or international, through a feasibility analysis and evaluation using relevant disciplines and frameworks 3) Recognise the tension between the creative (innovative) and measured elements (data analysis and evaluation) of a...
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...promoted? Regional Economic Integration Although European Union is the most advanced form of regional integration, it is currently facing a challenging time. What are some of the major challenges facing the EU? Course Project Discussion This discussion is focused on selection of a business in a foreign country for your Course Project. In your post, describe the following. 1. What the business does? 2. Why are you interested in researching this business? 3. Stock ticker symbol and stock exchange. 4. What you hope to learn from your research? 5. If you are interested in working in a team of five with four other students. week 2 International Business How would you make a convincing case that open trade in goods and services, as well as free flow of foreign direct investment will enhance the well-being of (a) consumers, (b) producers, and (c) the government of countries? Include in your response specific examples to support your position. The International Flow of Funds and Exchange Rates What is the difference between independent floating, managed floating, and fixed exchange rate systems? Provide an example of a direct quote of an exchange rate. week 3...
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...promoted? Regional Economic Integration Although European Union is the most advanced form of regional integration, it is currently facing a challenging time. What are some of the major challenges facing the EU? Course Project Discussion This discussion is focused on selection of a business in a foreign country for your Course Project. In your post, describe the following. 1. What the business does? 2. Why are you interested in researching this business? 3. Stock ticker symbol and stock exchange. 4. What you hope to learn from your research? 5. If you are interested in working in a team of five with four other students. week 2 International Business How would you make a convincing case that open trade in goods and services, as well as free flow of foreign direct investment will enhance the well-being of (a) consumers, (b) producers, and (c) the government of countries? Include in your response specific examples to support your position. The International Flow of Funds and Exchange Rates What is the difference between independent floating, managed floating, and fixed exchange rate systems? Provide an example of a direct quote of an exchange rate. week 3...
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...The following reflection explores my experience and learning as I venture into higher education via online learning this semester. As part of this exploration, I have reviewed my learning of time management techniques, motivation theories, deep and surface approaches to learning against the backdrop of this journey. I have included the thinking of others, my own experience and how this has and will affect my engagement online in the future. I have had mixed experiences over the past six weeks, when working through the materials and activities. However, I consider that both the positive and negative events have led me to reflect and develop a deeper understanding of the practice associated with online learning and each of the topics (Biggs & Moore 1993). I continue to work at each of the tasks required and apply a ‘read extra’ approach. This is challenging in the time available. However, I came into this degree wanting to learn as much as possible. Time management techniques, as reflected in my journal, allow me to stop, reflect on priorities and get organised. I have long term and daily planners (Time Management, p.2). I am also applying the 80/20 Pareto Principle. I take regular breaks and reduce the work periods. These are productive and achievable chunks of study (Jay 2002, p.68). I now know that not only does this provide a structured approach to my learning, but it also gives me a sense of control. I mentioned in my journal, that I have post-polio syndrome...
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............................................ 6 Practical Training Co-ordinator (PTS Co-ordinator) .................................................... 7 Requirements for the Practical Training ...................................................................... 8 Practical Training Contract.......................................................................................... 8 2 Finding a training placement ........................................................................... 5 2.1 2.2 2.3 3 General REgulations ....................................................................................... 8 3.1 3.2 4 Process and evaluation of the practical training semester ................................. 10 4.1 Initial Report...
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...ote: y dicate text tha appears in the instructor copy only. at Topology T Objectives O Part 1: Se Up Device in the Netw et es work as Show in the To wn opology Part 2: Initialize the Router and Reload R Part 3: Initialize the Switch and Reload S Backgroun / Scenar B nd rio Before sta arting a CCNA hands-on la that makes use of either a Cisco rout or switch, ensure that t A ab s ter the devices in use have be erased an have no st n een nd tartup configu urations prese Otherwise the results of your ent. e, lab may b unpredictab This lab p be ble. provides a de etail procedure for initializin and reload e ng ding a Cisco ro outer and a Cisco sw witch. Note: The routers used with CCNA hands-on lab are Cisco 1 e d bs 1941 Integrate Services R ed Routers (ISRs with s) Cisco IOS Release 15. S .2(4)M3 (univ versalk9 image). The switches used are Cisco Cataly 2960s with Cisco yst h IOS Relea 15.0(2) (lanbasek9 ima ase age). Other ro outers, switch hes, and Cisc IOS version can be use co ns ed. Depending on the mod and Cisco IOS version, the comman available a output pr del nds and roduced migh vary ht from what is shown in the labs. t t Required R R Resources • • • • 1 Rou (Cisco 19 with Cisco IOS softwar Release 15.2(4)M3 universal image or comparab uter 941 o re, ble) 1 Switch (Cisco 29 with Cisco IOS Release 15.0(2) lanb 960 o basek9 image or compara e able) 2 PCs (Windows 7, Vista, or XP with termina emulation p s 7 P al program, such as Tera Term) h Conso cables to configure...
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...There are probably as many methods of delivery as there are public speakers. Each orator has his own way of going about the business of delivering a talk. Whatever the method, the audience will want to discover it. In general, the audience will find out whether the speech is delivered from memory, from manuscript, or extempore; and, if the latter, whether the man spoke with or without notes. The orator’s notes, when obtainable, also throw light upon the total portrait of a speaker. They give some hint as to the way in which ideas are integrated; how effectively the orator controls the details; and how he adapts a previously prepared plan to the exigencies of a particular audience situation. The orator’s own reflections on his method, when obtainable, are of real service. Some orators, for instance, use extempore method of delivery; they neither write the speech in full nor commit it to memory. However, they frequently write out and memorize their introductions and conclusions, as well as selected illustrations in the body of certain speeches. A second inquiry which may yield interesting information on the ways of an orator is: Do the speaker’s physical characteristics contribute to his effectiveness? There has been some disposition to build up a stereotype of the orator as a large, imposing-looking person. Presumably it is felt that a man of majestic mien has a better chance of success with the fluctuating behavior of audiences than a man of less attractive bearing. Thus certain...
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