...to acknowledge the support and colleagueship provided by the Department of Education and Early Childhood Development, especially Pippa Procter, Gina Suntesic and Karen Weston. This has been an interesting and stimulating project for us all. The Early Childhood Education Research Team Victoria University December, 2009 Table of Contents Acknowledgements Introduction • Background • Purpose Methodology • Literature Review • Participants • Data Collection • Victorian Early Years Learning & Development Framework (Victorian Framework) • Outcomes • Indicators • Measures • Tables Outcomes & Indicators of a Positive Start to School • For Children • For Families • For Educators • Table 1: Outcomes & indicators of a positive start to school for children • Table 2: Outcomes & indicators of a positive start to school for families • Table 3: Outcomes & indicators of a positive start to school for educators Recommendations Further suggestions Appendices • Appendix A: Participant List • Appendix B: Measures • Appendix C: Literature review • Appendix D: Emotionality, Activity, Sociability (EAS) Temperament Survey for Children: Parent...
Words: 22052 - Pages: 89
...Readiness for Change With an ever-increasing population and the rising cost of medical care, the healthcare industry is in need of innovated ways to provide quality health care while containing cost. Technological advances offer one-such solution to cost containment, though, adoption of Information Technology (IT) in the health care industry remains low despite overwhelming evidence that the use of electronic medical records (EMR) has improved staff efficiency, increased preventative care measures, and decreased medical errors thus lowering healthcare cost (Childs, 2009). Even in an environment that is rich with evidence-based innovations, diffusion of successful electronic medical records remains a problem in the healthcare industry. This paper will explore the implementation of transitioning to an EMR in a specific facility. Implementation of an Electronic Medical Record The change initiative in this scenario is implementation of an EMR. In 2004, the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology was developed as a part of the Department of Health and Human Services. In 2009, the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act was signed into law, the goal of this act was to create new jobs and spur economic activity and invest in long-term growth (U.S. Government, 2012). The Act had a plan to achieve goals by providing $787 billion that would offer tax cuts and benefits for many working families, fund entitlement programs, such as unemployment benefits, and...
Words: 2088 - Pages: 9
...------------------------------------------------- Faculty Use Only ------------------------------------------------- <Faculty comments here> ------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------- <Faculty Name> <Grade Earned> <Writing Score> <Date Graded> Assignment 2 Sharing Sources College readiness is a perennial issue, and one that will garner much attention. For several decades, researchers have documented the gap between high school and college expectations, noting that even students who complete a college preparatory curriculum in high school are often poorly prepared for college. This lack of alignment contributes to high postsecondary remediation rates and hinders college completion. Over the years, state policymakers and education leaders have responded with a variety of wide-ranging and costly efforts, including the development of state-level content standards and assessments. However, these standards vary widely among states and generally lack sufficient rigor to assure readiness for credit bearing courses in college. It is encouraging that states have adopted the English Language Arts and Mathematics standards released in mid-2010. The hard work lies ahead, however, as states move from adoption of standards to their full implementation, including development of curriculum and assessments. I will evaluate 10 sources that will help define the important strategies and...
Words: 2862 - Pages: 12
...Army Reserve Training and Readiness Sergeant Major Kenneth Fenstermacher United States Army Sergeants Major Academy Class 63 Ms. Evelyn Hollis 20 November 2012 Abstract Never in our Nation’s history has the United States Army Reserve been more essential to the United States Regular Army. The United States Army Reserve has evolved into a fundamental part of the total force with modernized deployable forces and Citizen-Soldiers that exemplify the warrior mindset, culture, and ethos. Increasing demand for Army Reserve capabilities has introduced a new benchmark of dependence on the Army Reserve. The Army Reserve has become a critical part of our national security architecture and a positive investment for our nation. Transforming the Army Reserve from how the organization operated prior to 2001 to a solid contributor for unified land operations is remarkable. Senior leaders of the Army Reserve recognized the need for transformation in order to support the changing roles of a reserve force for the Active Component commanders. Supported by patriotic employers, resilient families, and caring communities, Army Reserve Soldiers are “Twice the Citizen.” Army Reserve Training and Readiness The United States Army Reserve has served our nation since 23 April 1908 as the Federal Reserve force of the United States Army. Peacetime Army Reserve leaders implemented a wartime trace for the first time in 1980. CAPSTONE professed to align every Army Reserve enabler with the active...
Words: 2920 - Pages: 12
...Final Project: Persuasive Research Paper Nycole Chatman COM/220 October 28, 2012 Debbi Kutner Reducing Recidivism in today’s Society Final Project: Persuasive Research Paper Reducing Recidivism in today’s Society Education and job skills are key elements to reducing recidivism therefore; prisons, county jails, and the probation offices should adopt mandatory programs so ex-offenders can become productive members of society. Every year approximately 9 million people are released from prison in the U.S. (Center, T. N.-e., 2012) and due to lack of education and job skills, 52% of those 9 million returns within three years. According to Yamatani & Spjeldnes (2011), “The United States represents only 5 percent of the world’s population, but we hold 25 percent of the world's inmates in our prisons and jails (Pew Center on the States, 2008). We have more people behind bars in total numbers and per capita than any other industrialized country--2.3 million out of nearly 300 million (750 per 100,000 residents)--one out of 100 U.S.” This essay will show the difference between recidivism and rehabilitation as well as showing how education and job training can effectively reduce the rate of recidivism in the U.S. What is recidivism you ask? The Merriam-Webster defines recidivism as a tendency to relapse into a previous condition or mode of behavior (Merriam-Webster Dictionary, 2012)...
Words: 1803 - Pages: 8
...12-ICIT 9-11/4/07 in RoC Going for Gold ~ Best Practices in Ed. & Public Paper # : 07-08 Page- 1 /7 Challenges of Intercultural Management: Change implementation in the context of national culture Prof. Taina Savolainen School of Business, Management and Leadership, University of Joensuu, Finland taina.savolainen@joensuu.fi ABSTRACT This keynote address considers change implementation in the globalizing business environment in the context of culture. Organizations seek ways to cope with new situations in order to survive and be competitive. The primary strategic challenge in multicultural change processes is managing and implementing change successfully. The paper discusses the means of creating readiness for change and challenges they present to intercultural management. Keywords: Change, coping, culture, intercultural, implementation, middle management, readiness 1.0 Introduction Sustaining competitiveness force business organizations to adapt major changes and seek strategies that may be realized in varying, different cultural environments. This presents challenges to multicultural management, in general, and change implementation processes, specifically. Change implementation does no more concern organizational culture only. It is also dependent on understanding different national cultures and having behavioural skills accordingly. Organizations face, thus, constant challenge of change in management (Ascari, Rock & Dutta, 1995). Economic and social forces...
Words: 3836 - Pages: 16
...as a strategy in countering socio-economic disadvantage Research paper for Ofsted’s ‘Access and achievement in education 2013 review’ Professor Chris Pascal and Professor Tony Bertram UK Research Team: Sean Delaney, Selma Manjee, Marjory Perkins and Manja Plehn International Research Team: Alice Bennett, Carol Nelson, Sarina Razzak and Maureen Saunders Centre for Research in Early Childhood (CREC) © Centre for Research in Early Childhood (CREC) 2013 The views expressed in this report are the authors’ and do not necessarily reflect those of Ofsted. Any enquiries regarding this publication should be sent to Elizabeth Boulton at publishing@ofsted.gov.uk or Aviation House, 125 Kingsway, London WC2 6SE This publication is available at www.ofsted.gov.uk/accessandachievement. No. 130155-RR-005 In June 2012, Sir Michael Wilshaw, HMCI, stated his determination to address the issue of narrowing the gap of educational achievement between disadvantaged pupils and others. To support this intention, The Centre for Research in Early Childhood has been commissioned by OfSTED to conduct a review looking at the impact of Early Childhood Education (ECE) initiatives to combat social and economic disadvantage, both in the UK and internationally. This paper: Examines the impact of national and international initiatives in ECE over the last 10 years on the ...
Words: 16875 - Pages: 68
...Organizational Readiness for Change: A Case Study on Change Readiness in a Manufacturing Company in Indonesia Managing Partner, The Jakarta Consulting Group Faculty of Economics, Tarumanagara University, Jakarta, Indonesia. Alfonsus B. Susanto ABSTRACT In today’s environment, changes are compulsory for an organization in order to survive and stay competitive. Although, planned change is intended to make the organization more effective and efficient, resistance from members of the organization are expected as they foresee potential threats that can affect their future. Therefore, readiness for change from the members of the organization is a critical factor in successful change implementation. This paper discusses the aspects of organizational readiness for change which consist of perception toward change efforts, vision for change, mutual trust and respect, change initiatives, management support, acceptance, and how the organization manage the change process. This paper is also supported by a case study from a manufacturing company in Indonesia Keywords: change readiness, perception toward change efforts, vision for change, mutual trust and respect, change initiatives, management support, acceptance, managing change. INTRODUCTION Because of increasingly dynamic environments, organizations are continually confronted with the need to implement changes in strategy, structure, process, and culture. Many factors contribute to the effectiveness with which such organizational...
Words: 4216 - Pages: 17
...Anna Pfalzgraf LSFY 199 Domski 13 September 2015 A Rising Mindset; Reflection of Student Readiness Survey All my life I have had a burning passion for learning, exploring, and having new experiences. I am constantly working on expanding my comfort zone and working to be held accountable for being bold personally and academically. My student readiness survey was spot on and matched my personality traits exactly. I was not surprised by this because I think one of my strengths is knowing myself really well. I have a high level of self-awareness and strong sense of being emotionally connected. This works to my advantage because I am able to be honest with myself, in result providing me accurate and effective answers from the survey. For instance, on my survey in response to “It is important to me to finish what I start” it said my responses suggested that I have had some success in persisting and overcoming obstacles to accomplish my goals; to consider building on these successes by practicing coping skills that have previously worked. I agree with this response because more often than not I am able to adapt to any situation and be flexible enough to find a way to make sure everything gets done. Since this is not the case every time, I do need to build on these skills. I know that I am able to accomplish this, so, exactly what my survey said to do; use what has been successful to me in the past and try to put that into practice every time. Another example I thought to be accurate...
Words: 986 - Pages: 4
...The purpose of this paper is to identify, explain and defend the organizational development challenges within the 56th Heavy Brigade Combat Team. I realized there is a great amount of pressure as I assume command of the 56th HBCT because of the many challenges I face. I am returning to the brigade after commanding a battalion in Europe for the last two and half years. I will experience many challenges as the brigade attempt to restore its old reputation, but the most critical challenge I will experience is building an effective and cohesive unit in a time constraint environment filled with many leadership challenges. I must ensure the readiness of the unit as we prepare for our next deployment. There are several challenges affecting the brigade that must be addressed, if left unattended, they will negatively hamper my ability to build a cohesive team. Some of the issues I am currently facing is a new staff with key personnel still due to arrive, the unit has a negative command climate as emphasize by many of the junior officers and senior non-commissioned officers, and the unit is experiencing re-deployment stress as a result of a high-OPTEMPO. There are many other challenges corroding the morale and command climate of the brigade. Some of the soldiers assigned to the unit have complained about not having the time to reintegrate into family life since their return from a recent deployment. Due to an undocumented and unreported incident while the unit was deployed to...
Words: 1158 - Pages: 5
...Reasons why students experienc difficulty in choosing college course Undergraduate Thesis Proposal Submitted to the Faculty of English Department Lakan Dula High School Juan Luna St,Gagalangin.Tondo,Manila. In partial fulfillment of the Requirements for High School Undergraduate Guillermo,Patricia Ann D. IV-Excellent S.Y. 2012-2013 CHAPTER 1 The Problem and Its Background Education is a process to develop the intellectual faculties of the man.It makes the civilized,refined,cultured and educated.For a civilized and social ized society,education is the only means .It makes a man perfect.It is systematic through which a child or a man acquires knowledge ,experience ,skill and sound attitude.Every society gives importance to education because it is a panacea for all evils.It is the key to solve all problems of life. College can be intimidating for high school seniors.The regorous elimination process that many aspiring students endure...
Words: 4583 - Pages: 19
...Family Health Assessment Introduction A comprehensive family assessment provides a foundation to promote family health (Edelman & Mandle, 2011). Marjorie Gordon developed 11 functional health patterns. They provide a systematic approach for nurses to use during the assessment process. By using this assessment tool the nurse can collect data about functional health patterns. By identifying certain behaviors through this assessment process the nurse can better tailor an appropriate nursing diagnosis, interventions and plan of care. This family health assessment paper has been organized and prepared in the following fashion. First, the questionnaire has been created which includes the 11 functional health patterns. A diagnosis has been presented in “Diagnosis” section, according to questions generated, using course textbook (Weber & Kelley, 2010) and guidelines for specific learning outcomes and conduct of therapeutic conversations by undergraduates from Holtslander & Smith (2013). The proposed list of questions and its format has also been quantitatively evaluated and compared to other documented experiences of family diagnosis using Gordon's 11 functional health patterns (Nettle et al., 1993; Kriegler & Harton, 1992) and their questionnaires used (Nettle et al., 1993). Finally, a wellness family nursing diagnosis has been inferred, based on materials from Weber & Weber (2010). Discussion The interviewed family consists of three currently active members –...
Words: 1778 - Pages: 8
...International Students: Bridging the Gap between Two Cultures Irma Ahmad Wan Norhaizar Harun Nurisyalliena Ishak Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP) Abstract Cultural differences play an important role in the academic environment. It is often being overlooked by university, society and even among the international students themselves. When dealing with international students, there is an overlap between perception and acceptance towards readiness and adaptation to the cultural differences. International students’ readiness and ability to adapt with local cultural has influenced on how the university and society view and accept them. In this paper, it explores the understanding and challenges for international students to adapt themselves in UniMAP. It also looks on the effectiveness of university effort in building an inclusive academic environment for its international students. Introduction The Ministry of Higher Education of Malaysia has taken a big step in becoming a hub for the international students. The aim is proven by the number of international students in Malaysia. As for the year 2008, it was reported that 16,991 students from foreign countries are studying here (Bernama, Dec 3 2008). In order not to be left behind, University Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP) has adhere to the Ministry Of Higher Education aspiration by taking 168 international students that come from various countries namely China, Yemen, Iraq and Pakistan. 74 of them are the undergraduates’...
Words: 3481 - Pages: 14
...cover sheet as the first page of the word processor file. Use “headers” to indicate your course code, assignment number, and your name on each page of the assignment/homework including this assignment cover sheet. . Keep a Photocopy or Electronic Copy Of Your Assignments: You may need to re-submit assignments if your mentor has indicated that you may or must do so. Academic Integrity: All work submitted in each course must be the Learner’s own. This includes all assignments, exams, term papers, and other projects required by the faculty mentor. The knowing submission of another person's work represented as that of the Learner’s without properly citing the source of the work will be considered plagiarism and will result in an unsatisfactory grade for the work submitted or for the entire course, and may result in academic dismissal. | | MKT6005 | Cayce Lawrence, Ph.D. | Marketing Research I | Assignment #8 | Marketing Research Plan: Childcare Choices for Kindergarten Readiness Bonnie Rice Northcentral University Abstract In order to analyze what factors affect the ability for parents to access quality childcare choices that prepare preschoolers for kindergarten, the author’s research plan will discuss applicable marketing theories relating to the issue and results of the hypothesis testing from responses to her questionnaire. The author will also discuss future research and marketing research applications. Keywords: high-quality childcare, Early Childhood Environmental...
Words: 6630 - Pages: 27
...Fellows of Harvard College Align employees to the strategy: Four HR processes 1. Create Strategic Awareness Communicate Communicate Communicate 2. Align Personal Goals Personal Scorecard Make Strategy Everyone’s Job 3. Provide Necessary Skills Strategic Job Families Strategic Readiness 4. Align Personal Incentives Variable pay Team based You need a formal process to improve workforce readiness. Strategy should be linked to existing HR programs for performance management. How do we align employees to the strategy? 1. Create Strategic Awareness Communicate Communicate Communicate 2. Align Personal Goals Personal Scorecard Make Strategy Everyone’s Job 3. Provide Necessary Skills Strategic Job Families Strategic Readiness 4. Align Personal Incentives Variable pay Team based Communicate “seven times seven different ways” to make strategy everyone’s job Personal relevance brings the strategy to life Sustained communication uses different channels to get the message across • Leadership meetings • CEO random visits to employees • Dear Colleague Quarterly Letter in Mellon News • Learning lunches & informal discussions • Intranet • Working groups facilitated by HR • Staff briefings Source: Presented by Jack Klinck, Vice Chairman, Mellon Europe at BSCol European Summit, June 2005 4 VW do Brasil CEO demonstrates commitment to using the strategy map and scorecard as his strategy management system Mr. Thomas...
Words: 3979 - Pages: 16
