...In the case of Singleton v Department of Correctional Education, there are several reasons the courts ruled in favor of the Department of Correctional Education. Ms. Singleton claimed sexual harassment against a guard at the Correctional facility, but she never made an official report to her employer, and the unwanted behavior started July 2000 and continued to October 2001. What is sexual harassment? Sexual harassment is defined as someone making unwanted sexual advances or obscene remarks (Merriam-Webster, Inc., 2012). This type harassment usually involves a woman in the workplace being harassed by a male co-worker. Ms. Singleton claims sexual harassment when a male guard from the Correctional facility made unwelcomed comments about women...
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...India Assistant Professor and Head Department of Education, Sarsuna College (Affiliated to University of Calcutta) 4/HB/A, Ho-Chi-Minh Sarani, Sarsuna Upanagari, Kolkata – 700 061, West Bengal, India Guest Faculty Department of Education, Rabindra Bharati University, Kolkata-700 050 E-mail: pkm.edu@rediffmail.com Phone: +91 9836622451(M), +91 033-2452-3699/4104 (Office) Fax: 033-2473-7365 Website: http://orcid.org/0000-0003-2041-2603, http://www.hindawi.com/50378302/ www.sarsunacollege.ac.in ======================================================================= PERSONAL DETAILS Date and Place of Birth : 4th March, 1980 Kuldanga, Panchla, Howrah, West Bengal-711302, India Nationality : Indian Cast : General Permanent address : Vill. & P.O.-Kuldanga, Via-Andul, Mouri, P.S.-Panchla, Dist.-Howrah, Pin-711302, West Bengal, India Corresponding Address : Dr. Pintu Kumar Maji, C/O- Sri Lakshmi Kanta Maji, Vill &P.O.-Kuldanga, Via-Andul, Mouri, P.S.-Panchla, Dist.-Howrah, Pin-711302, West Bengal, India ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION 2013 Doctor of Philosophy (Ph. D.). Major: Education. Title: “A Study of the Locus of Control, Ecological Value and Environment Related Behaviour amongst Visually Impaired Students in West Bengal”. Area: Environmental Education and Special Education. Department of Education, University of Calcutta, West Bengal, India 2007 Master of Philosophy (M. Phil.). Major: Education. Title: “A Comparative Study of Environmental Awareness and related...
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...A Case Review of EHR Implementation in a Pediatric Emergency Department Jennifer Juif Southern New Hampshire University A Case Review of EHR Implementation in a Pediatric Emergency Department Organizations face many challenges when implementing an electronic medical record (EHR) system. Quality, safety, and efficiency need to be maintained during implementation. The case study reviewed: Impact of electronic health record implementation on patient flow metrics in a pediatric emergency department (Kennebeck, Timm, Farrell, Sooner, 2012) attempted to quantify the effects of offloading low acuity patients and its impact on length of stay. Length of stay and volume of patients in an emergency department are correlated. The study was conducted in a pediatric emergency department (ER) in Cincinnati, Ohio. Prior to implementation, a plan was utilized to off load patients to a different area in the ER due to a surge from the H1N1 flu virus. This was successful in decreasing patient numbers and length of stay. The organization decided to use the same template for the EHR implementation. Despite its prior success, offloading patients did not improve efficiency or length of stay (LOS) during EHR implementation. The primary issue identified was the failure of offloading patients. The study stated, “During implementation only 5% of patients were diverted. During the H1N1 surge, 10-20% of patients were diverted.” (Kennebeck, Timm, Farrell, Spooner, 2012). The...
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...Research Studies in Technology Research Studies in Technology Even though technology is part of education more efforts should be made in researching the effectiveness of education technology. The United States department of education25 is investing money in the research of education technology and there is very little research that meets the standards of the No Child Left Behind Act (Bailey, 2004). Even though research is being conducted the effectiveness of using education technology in the classroom needs to be accurately measured. In an effort to address the need for scientifically based research regarding education technology a research study will be conduct. The research will study how technology effects the learning environment. The results of the research should produce information on educational technology and the effects technology has on education. A national study will be conducted using a panel of experts, teacher, and student. In the national study of education technology a panel of experts on education technology, research, and educational policy will provide recommendations on how to conduct the study (Bailey, 2004). Students and teachers from grades K-12 will be the group used in the national study. Standardized test will be used as a secondary source in the research study to obtain data on academic achievement by students. Teachers, who have used technology and those interested in using the technology in the class room will be surveyed. The survey will...
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...INCLUSIVE EDUCATION IN THE PHILIPPINES: POLICY AND LEGISLATIVE IMPLICATIONS Researcher : BERNARDO, REX ADIVOSO Type of Document: Unpublished Dissertation School: BICOL UNIVERSITY GRADUATE SCHOOL The main objective of this study is to evaluate and recommend policies for the effective implementation of Inclusive Education in the education system in the Philippines. It specifically gathered data on the existing policies and current inclusive education practices based on the nature of integration, curriculum and instruction, facilities, teacher training, administration, orientation of school officials, faculty, students and parents, community support, linkages, peer support and others. It also determined the constructive features of inclusive education drawn from the experiences of persons with disabilities which contributed to their integration in the mainstream society. Moreover, the study identified the problems, issues and gaps in the implementation of inclusive education as perceived by the persons with disabilities themselves and by the implementers of Inclusive Education - the Department of Education (DepEd) Special Education (SPED) officials, principals and teachers. Lastly, it developed an inclusive education framework and an advocacy agenda, in terms of policy and legislation, for the effective implementation and institutionalization of inclusive education in the education system. The study is based on the UNESCO Education For All...
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...undergraduate research and inquiry Contents Preface Executive summary 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Argument, origins and scope Nature of undergraduate research and inquiry Issues of inclusiveness Disciplinary practices and strategies Departmental and course team practices and strategies Institutional practices and strategies National policies and strategies The research evidence Conclusion: building connections 2 3 5 15 33 47 67 79 105 113 121 125 127 About the authors References List of case studies Engaging students in research and inquiry at the beginning of their academic studies Engaging students in research and inquiry later in their academic studies Undergraduate research and inquiry in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) disciplines Undergraduate research and inquiry in humanities, social sciences and interdisciplinary studies Undergraduate research and inquiry in departments and course teams Undergraduate research and inquiry in institutions 11 30 40 62 74 102 The Higher Education Academy – June 2009 1 Preface The Academy is very pleased to present this piece of work, commissioned as part of the series looking at the relationship between teaching and research1. Mick Healey and Alan Jenkins build on their already substantial contribution in this area by focusing on undergraduates’ engagement in research and inquiry, and the potential implications of this in a wide variety of HE practice and in a range of contexts (with respect to discipline, institution...
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...disabilities, should be placed in regular classrooms full time. It refers to the movement that all students with disabilities, regardless of type or severity, are educated full time in a general education classroom and program. This method would allow disabled children to make friends with “normal” children and be given the opportunity to learn in a stimulating environment, where they can get the “real world” education that they will need to be able to fit into society and flourish as productive members. Under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, students with special needs are entitled to a full, free, public education in regular educational programs and settings. The inclusion classroom would provide exactly that, a setting for these students to interact with their peers of all ability levels, thus most accurately mirroring the real world outside of school. At current most schools in the United States do not use the method of full inclusion. The current trend in education is to use either mainstreaming or what is considered the least restrictive environment (Feldman 273). Mainstreaming refers to the practice of educating students with special needs in regular classes during specific time periods based on their skills. This means regular education classes are combined with special education classes. Least Restrictive Environment refers to the concept that children with disabilities should be educated to the maximum extent possible with children who are not disabled while...
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...undergraduate research and inquiry Contents Preface Executive summary 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Argument, origins and scope Nature of undergraduate research and inquiry Issues of inclusiveness Disciplinary practices and strategies Departmental and course team practices and strategies Institutional practices and strategies National policies and strategies The research evidence Conclusion: building connections 2 3 5 15 33 47 67 79 105 113 121 125 127 About the authors References List of case studies Engaging students in research and inquiry at the beginning of their academic studies Engaging students in research and inquiry later in their academic studies Undergraduate research and inquiry in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) disciplines Undergraduate research and inquiry in humanities, social sciences and interdisciplinary studies Undergraduate research and inquiry in departments and course teams Undergraduate research and inquiry in institutions 11 30 40 62 74 102 The Higher Education Academy – June 2009 1 Preface The Academy is very pleased to present this piece of work, commissioned as part of the series looking at the relationship between teaching and research1. Mick Healey and Alan Jenkins build on their already substantial contribution in this area by focusing on undergraduates’ engagement in research and inquiry, and the potential implications of this in a wide variety of HE practice and in a range of contexts (with respect to discipline, institution...
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...Ethics Case Study HCS478 January 6, 2010 Barbara Scheibe, RNC, MSN Ethics Case Study Healthcare professionals are faced with ethical dilemmas and issues on a regular basis especially in the emergency department. The purpose of this paper is to identify ethical issues within a case study. This case study involves an eight month old infant who presents to the emergency department with injuries. After arriving at the emergency department it is noted that the infant has bilateral fractured femurs. The ethical issue identified within this case study is the possibility of child abuse by either the mother or a worker at the daycare facility. The nurse makes notes of her concerns within the patients chart as well as verbalizes concern to the emergency room physician regarding the injuries to the infant. It appears to be a lack of follow-up with these concerns so this presents an ethical issue. There are eight ethical principles that a nurse should learn to apply to each situation that he or she feels there is an ethical decision that needs to be made. The eight principles to apply are autonomy, beneficence, nonmaleficence, veracity, fidelity, justice, paternalism, and respect for others (Guido, 2010). Within the nursing field advocacy plays a critical role in keeping the patients safe throughout their encounters with the health care system (Beyea, 2005). One of the conflicts noted in the situation listed is, more research should have been conducted to investigate...
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...permissions@emeraldinsight.com This document has been downloaded 1576 times. Access to this document was granted through an Emerald subscription provided by PORTLAND STATE UNIVERSITY For Authors: If you would like to write for this, or any other Emerald publication, then please use our Emerald for Authors service. Information about how to choose which publication to write for and submission guidelines are available for all. Additional help for authors is available for Emerald subscribers. Please visit www.emeraldinsight.com/authors for more information. About Emerald www.emeraldinsight.com With over forty years' experience, Emerald Group Publishing is a leading independent publisher of global research with impact in business, society, public policy and education. In total, Emerald publishes over 275 journals and more than 130 book series, as well as an extensive range of online products and services. Emerald is both COUNTER 3 and TRANSFER compliant. The organization is a partner of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) and also works with Portico and the LOCKSS initiative for digital archive preservation. *Related content and download information correct at time of download. The current issue and full text archive of this journal is available at...
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...serious diabetes has become for the black community. Epidemiology can focus healthcare efforts and interventions to help lower the incidence of diabetes of the African Americans. This paper will focus on the role of epidemiology in the observation of the frequency of diabetes in the morbidity and mortality of American of African decent. This paper will also include the definition and description of epidemiology, epidemiological methods, the epidemiological triangle, types of epidemiology, and prevention that is related with diabetes in the African American community. Definition and Description of Epidemiology Epidemiology is defined as, “the study of the distribution and determinants of health-related states or events in specified populations, and the application of this study to control of health problems.” (Center for Disease Control and Prevention, 2012, p. 243). Epidemiology has provided an understanding of the factors, which contribute to health and disease, and the development of health promotion and disease prevention measures. The purpose of epidemiology is to find the causes of the disease that affect a population. Epidemiology has influences on both clinical medicine and public health practices. Outcomes from epidemiology are a major element of evidenced based practice; the outcomes of monitoring...
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...QUALITY MANAGEMENT IN UNIVERSITY DEPARTMENTS Abstract Purpose Despite the abundance of research on quality management there is no universal consensus on how best to measure quality in higher education. This paper undertakes a critical evaluation of the different methods used to assess the quality of provision in higher education departments in the UK. Methodology Drawing on relevant literature, the authors develop a quality audit tool that incorporates all key components of effective quality management programmes and apply it to a single UK case study department. Findings The findings suggest that the potential for quality enhancement is determined by the manner in which the evaluation is conducted and subsequent change implemented. Perhaps unsurprisingly there is currently an emphasis on internally derived quantitative data and there is potential to enhance the management of the quality of HE programmes. Research Limitations/Implications This article has concentrated on the development of the quality audit tool and tested this within one UK department. Work is underway to now test the tool on an international basis. Paper type Research paper Key Words quality, higher education EVALUATING QUALITY MANAGEMENT IN UNIVERSITY DEPARTMENTS Introduction In many countries and many cultures, the issue of quality management has been firmly on the agenda of higher education institutions for quite some time. Higher education for the masses and a growing climate...
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...discipline in secondary schools in Kenya: A case study of Kisumu district Jack O. Ajowi and Enose M. W. Simatwa Department of Educational Management and Foundations, Maseno University, Kenya. Accepted 16 March, 2010 This study examined the role of guidance and counseling in promoting student discipline in secondary schools in Kisumu, District, Kenya. The study population comprised 4,570 students, 65 head teachers, 65 deputy head teachers, and 65 heads of Guidance and Counseling Department from all the 65 secondary schools in the District. Out of this, a sample of 22 head teachers, 22 deputy head teachers, 22 heads of Guidance and Counseling and 916 students from 22 secondary schools was selected through the simple random sampling technique. Two instruments were used to collect data for the study. These were interview schedule and a questionnaire. The data collected through questionnaire were analyzed using descriptive statistics in form of frequencies and percentages. While data collected using interview schedule were audio taped and transcribed into themes, categories and sub-categories as they emerged from the data. They were analyzed using summary Tables for the purpose of data presentation and interpretation. The findings show that guidance and counseling was minimally used to promote student discipline in secondary schools in Kisumu District. Punishments especially corporal punishment was widely used to solve disciplinary cases in all schools. It was however; found that...
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...152 PART II Understanding the OD Process CASE: THE OLD FAMILY BANK The Old Family Bank is a large bank in a southeastern city. As a part of a comprehensive internal management study, H. Day, the data-processing vice president, examined the turnover, absenteeism, and productivity figures of all of the bank’s work groups. The results Day obtained offered no real surprises except in the case of the check-sorting and data-processing departments. is quiet and comfortable. Both groups are known to be highly cohesive, and the workers in each department function well with one another. This observation was reinforced by the study’s finding of the low levels of turnover and absenteeism. THE INTERVIEW DATA In an effort to understand this phenomenon, Day decided to interview the members of both departments in order to gain some insight into the dynamics of each group’s behavior. Day discovered that the checksorting department displayed a great deal of loyalty to the company. Most of the group members are unskilled or semiskilled workers; although they have no organized union, they all felt that the company had made special efforts to keep their wages and benefits in line with unionized operations. They knew that their work required team effort and were committed to high performance. A quite different situation existed in the dataprocessing department. Although the workers liked their fellow employees, there was a uniform feeling among this highly skilled group that management...
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...30(6), 1432±1440 Issues and innovations in nursing education Evaluation of an innovative curriculum: nursing education in the next century 1 Senior Lecturer, Faculty of Welfare and Health Studies, University of Haifa Hasida Ben-Zur PhD Dana Yagil PhD Lecturer, Faculty of Welfare and Health Studies, University of Haifa and Ada Spitzer RN PhD Senior Lecturer and Head of Nursing Department, Faculty of Welfare and Health Studies, University of Haifa, Haifa, Israel Accepted for publication 22 March 1999 BEN-ZUR H., YAGIL D. & SPITZER A. (1999) BEN-ZUR Journal of Advanced Nursing 30(6), 1432±1440 Evaluation of an innovative curriculum: nursing education in the next century The present research focused on an interim evaluation of a new nursing curriculum made by ®rst- and second-year undergraduates. Study 1 examined the assessments made by 90 students of the new, actual programme of their studies, as well as an ideal one, on 21 bipolar criteria re¯ecting the developing changes in health care practices and higher educational processes in western society. The results of study 1 indicated that students perceived the actual programme as compatible with health care changes, but lacking in terms of the learning process. Study 2 investigated the same assessments among 105 registered nurses who evaluated the traditional nursing programme under which they were trained as well as an ideal one. The results of study 2 showed that registered nurses perceived past curricula...
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