...Evaluating the Consultation and Education Department Research Paper Heather Sanchez University of Phoenix June 17, 2011 The Greenby Mental Health Center funding has been cut back. The cut back in funding has caused the organization to look at possibly doing away with their consultation and education department. This paper will describe at least one process evaluation measure and at least one outcome evaluation measure that could be suggested for the Consultation and Education Department at Greenby Community Mental Health Center to display the program effectiveness and efficiency. The paper will also explain the scope and purpose of the chosen process evaluation and outcome evaluation measures and how they influence the design. Issues and challenges that may arise from evaluating the Greenby Community Mental Health Center will be covered. Finally, why an evaluation may be helpful to the Consultation and Education Department director’s situation will be explained. “Program evaluation is carefully collecting information about a program or some aspect of a program in order to make necessary decisions about the program. Program evaluation can include any or a variety of at least 35 different types of evaluation, such as for needs assessments, accreditation, cost/benefit analysis, effectiveness, efficiency, formative, summative, goal-based, process, outcomes, etc. The type of evaluation one undertakes to improve ones programs depends on what one wants to learn about the program...
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...Technical University. I study at the faculty of Humanities, at the department of Psychology and Pedagogy. In the course of my postgraduate studies I’m to take candidate examinations in Philosophy, English and the special subject. That is why I attend courses of English and Philosophy. I’m sure the knowledge of English and Philosophy will help me in my research. I think what science can answer any question we have about the universe, while scientific research allows us to follow our interests, to learn something new, to give our problem solving skill. Therefore, learning to do scientific research is very important but hard. Every field of study has its own research problems and methods. After I got my master degree, I started to be interested scientific research. For this reason I enrolled to postgraduate course. I’m doing research in the field of pedagogy. My scientific research is devoted to the theory of value and engineering education in Mongolia. My dissertation topic is “Axiological aspect of engineering education in Mongolia”. I was interested in this problem when I was worked in the field of engineering education and collected some documents and data to the value of engineering education in Mongolia. I suppose that my research is both of theoretical and practical importance and it will enable education sector of Mongolia and the future researchers who are interested in the same problems. The problems of education are studied by domestic and foreign researchers. The main...
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...Research Journal was published to provide a “basis for nursing practice” (Burns & Grove, 2011). The Nursing Journal published research data, which have become the cornerstone of nursing care standards. Sigma Theta Tau Journal published by this organization is now called Image—The Journal of Nursing Scholarship First published: 1967 (Burns & Grove, 2011). Importance: The Journal of Nursing Scholarship Organization published theories with nursing research. Currently the Sigma Theta Tau has become an incorporated international non profit organization, which campaigns for education and “nursing excellence in communities worldwide” (Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing, 2016) Research in Nursing and Health First published: 1978 (Burns & Grove, 2011). Importance: The Research in Nursing and Health journal was important to the nursing development by providing theories and research data for the education of nurses and gaps in nursing care. (Kearney, 2013) Western Journal of Nursing Research First published: 1979 (Burns & Grove, 2011). Importance: The Western Journal of Nursing Research was important to nursing because is published to provide an “innovative forum” for nurses and students to engage in academic debate (Brink, 2003). Scholarly Inquiry for Nursing Practice First published: 1987 (Burns & Grove, 2011). Importance: The importance of this publication was significant in generating a formalized “body of empirical knowledge” to the nursing profession...
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...plan includes specific career and education goals as well as an action plan for achieving those goals. For a Professional Development Plan to be effective, continual evaluation needs to be conducted to monitor personally growth and to ensure that the intended goals are met. Ultimately, failing to plan is the same as planning to fail. This paper is written from the viewpoint of a beginning teacher on her ideal vision for the future. Of course such a teacher will need to modify her goals as the circumstances and experiences demand, but the essay will present what her projected plan of action for her upcoming career will be. Setting goals is a critical aspect of creating a professional development plan. The writer of this paper has set many educational and professional long-term and short-term goals for herself. In the next five years, the writer aims to complete both her Associate’s degree and Bachelor’s degree in the field of Elementary Education. More long-term goals, which may take 10 years or more, include continuing education all the way up to a Doctorate’s degree, teaching a variety of grades from kindergarten to 12th grade, and eventually becoming a school principle, or possibly even a superintendent of schools. Although achieving these goals will definitely not be easy, the writer is determined to stay focused and overcome any and all obstacles that may stand in her way. The steps that make up the path toward the achievement of these goals can be rigorous, time-consuming...
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...Employee Training and Career Development Paper Gerald Bryant HRM/300 May 30, 2016 Barbarann Ott Employee Training and Career Development Paper Employment development is very important the success of an organization, and the career development of the employee. Employees look to learn and develop new skills. Organizations look to improve efficiency and operations. Together the two can increase organizational development, employee development, and employee retention. A good employee development program consists of planning and the use of methods. This paper will discuss the role of employee development, methods of development, the relationship between organizational development with employee development, the impact of human resources management in development, and my personal career path. The role of employee development can be crucial to the success of a business. Employee development programs can contribute to performance of an organization. A highly functional and developed employee can accomplish more by providing more experience and knowledge (University of Minnesota, 2010). Employee development has a direct impact on employee retention. Companies that train their employees and develop their skills show more faith in their process, and the people working for them. Another advantage to employee development is succession. Training employees and developing their skills can increase their effectiveness and promotable ability. Succession planning can prove easier...
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...Running Head: REFLECTIVE PAPER 1 BUS 303 Human Resources Management Reflective Paper Instructor: Volante Henderson August 12, 2013 REFLECTIVE PAPER 2 Reflective Paper The function for the human resource management is to increase the effectiveness of the employees to achieve the goals of the organization. The areas of focus should be EEO and Affirmative Action, human resources planning, recruitment and retention, human resources development, employee compensation and benefits and labor relations. The Human Resource Management (HRM) plays an important role in every organization to meeting the goals of the business. The HRM affects every employee. This paper will discuss these areas that are listed above and how the role of the HRM can be effectively optimized for shaping the organization and the employee’s growth and working behavior. EEO and Affirmative Action Human Resource Planning Human Resource planning is how an organization makes an assessment and plans for the future of the company. Simply, the plan of what the company needs and how it is going to get it done. For the company to achieve this goal a strategic plan is needed. HRM department is the key player in the business achieving this goal through the strategic plan. Most banks require businesses to...
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...Analyzing a Website Paper Jeffery Gwin University of Phoenix Technology in Human Services 352 Holly Gardenier March 21, 2011 Analyzing a Website Paper Introduction Child Action Incorporated is a non- profit organization. Child Action Incorporated currently resides in California. Child Action Incorporated website provides links to help individuals. Child Action Incorporated deals with other organizations. Authority The Child Action Incorporated’s website is very clear on what the organization stands for. Child Action Incorporated is designed to help parents have childcare for his or her children. The website has links to other pages describing the goals that its organization is aiming for. Verifying the legitimacy of the organization has its phone number, which is 916-369-0191, e-mail, which info@childaction.org, and the main office address, which is Child Action Incorporated 9800 Old Winery Place Sacramento, California, 95827. The organization has a mission statement that states: “Our major goal is to promote the healthy growth and development of children and living in Sacramento County. The services provided include childcare resource and referral, childcare subsidies, recruitment, and training of childcare professionals, and parent education, and support. We believe that parents are best able to choose the childcare that meets his or her particular family situation. It is our goal to provide parents with information on a broad range of childcare...
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...[pic] Department of Education and Training RESEARCH ON HUMAN LEARNING Published by the Department of Education and Training © State of Victoria, 2004 All rights reserved. Except under the conditions described in the Copyright Act 1968 of Australia and subsequent amendments, no part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical and photocopying, recording or otherwise, without the prior permission of the copyright holder. Address inquiries to: Research and Development Branch Office of Learning and Teaching Department of Education and Training Level 2, 33 St Andrews Place GPO Box 4367 Melbourne 3001 Acknowledgments This resource has been developed by the Office of Learning and Teaching, Department of Education and Training, Victoria, 2004 Authors Sandra Mahar and Maddy Harford Contributions This publication was developed by the Research and Development Branch, Office of Learning & Teaching for the Department of Education and Training. Contents INTRODUCTION: THE IMPORTANCE OF LEARNING IN THE KNOWLEDGE ECONOMY 4 Defining Learning 5 Overview of the paper 6 THEORIES OF LEARNING 7 Cognitive Learning Theories 7 Social Learning Theories 7 Constructivist Theories 8 Experiential Learning 9 Adult Learning, or Andragogy 9 Multiple Intelligences 10 Situated Learning Theory and Communities of Practice 10 FACTORS AFFECTING...
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...NORTHCENTRAL UNIVERSITY ASSIGNMENT COVER SHEET Learner: Todd Martin | | ED 6001-8 | Dr. Sean Spear | | | Action Research for Education | Assignment 2 Sharing Sources | | | ------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------- 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...
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...Curriculum philosophy becomes the force that moves the school closer to its goals. This paper will examine the curriculum philosophy of the author and how this philosophy will have an affect on how curriculum is planned in a school surrounding. The paper will then conclude with a comparison of the philosophy stated by the author compares to the philosophy that is currently in place at Cody High School. Outline how your philosophy will guide the curriculum goals and design and describe the resulting curriculum planning process. “Philosophy is defined as a search for the wisdom of life besides an attempt to understand the universe as a whole” (Yusof, 2008, p. 1). All members of the school district including: administrators, teachers, and all stakeholders must work together as a unit to assess state standards and benchmarks for each class to properly design a curriculum that will teach students the necessary information and skills to become responsible citizens of society. Yusof quotes Horton & Hanes (1993): The goal should be to help the individual realize choice is a key element in developing a life of personal growth. Lifelong learning is also a possibility when choices are realizes [sic]. To see alternatives, understanding must be gained in regards to self and others. The more information an individual possesses, the greater the number of choices possible (p.1) The philosophy will guide the curriculum goals of the school providing professional development in Professional Learning...
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...New Delhi, 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...
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...collegiality". His notion that contrived collegiality exists as a state in opposition to a culture of collaboration is thought provoking. However, this paper argues that it is not as simple as that in reality. Intensive case study research suggests that it is possible to have components of both these states working side by side in one school. The case study that underpins the paper finds that the definitions of collegial cultures are too narrow to adequately describe the practicalities of collegial staff relationships. The data reveal that in a regular, middle-sized primary school, characteristics of both contrived collegiality and collaborative culture coexist. Much of the collaborative work is spontaneous and voluntary, development oriented, and pervades both time and space. However, there are other parts of collaborative work which are more regulated or contrived by principals. There is an element of collaboration built into the work of all teachers. The school’s leaders are comfortable with the knowledge that all teachers do not collaborate to the same extent, and feel that staff morale and student learning do not suffer because of this. Collegial consonance is not destroyed by a degree of either isolation or compulsory collaboration. Healthy staff relationships may be the glue of the collegial bond. 4. The Department of Education, public postsecondary educational institutions, public school districts, public...
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...Term Paper Case Study: Barbara Norris, Leading Change in the General Surgery Unit Term Paper Case Study Hodges University HAS 3129 Professor Mary MacLaughlin 12/10/15 Table of Contents Introduction to the Case Study…………………………………………………………………………………………..1 Statement of the Problems………………………………………………………………………………………………..2 Generating Alternatives and Analyzing the Data……………………………………………………………….2 Selecting Decision Criteria…………………………………………………………………………………………………..3 Analyzing and Evaluating Alternatives and Action………………………………………………………………4 Recommendations and Implementation Plan…………………………………………………………………….6 Conclusion……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………9 References………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….10 Term Paper Case Study Barbara Norris: Leading Change in the General Surgery Unit Introduction to the Case Study Healthcare is defined as the maintenance and improvement of physical and mental health, especially through the provision of medical services (healthcare.gov). Most healthcare organizations have a mission statement that reads something like this: Our mission is to provide extraordinary care, where the patient comes first, supported by world class education and research. The job of Nurse Manager within such an organization is to help patients by managing the nurses who care for them. This includes fostering a work place where nurses respect each other and feel valued while providing quality care to patients and their families. “A nurse...
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...Communicable Disease Paper - Hepatitis A Hepatitis A is a communicable viral liver disease. A recent outbreak of Hepatitis A has recently occurred across five states. For this reason this paper will describe the disease, its treatment and prevention; the factors that contribute to its spread; how personal lifestyles, including that of socioeconomic status influence the disease and the control of the disease. If there are gaps and resources available to fill these gaps will be discussed along with alternatives and recommendations for prevention and/or reduction in the spread of Hepatitis A. Within this document the goal will be to include data supporting the findings and plans to ensure continuation of quality of health and quality of life. Description Hepatitis A is an extremely contagious viral disease that attacks the liver and can cause mild to severe illness. The infection will cause the liver to decline in its functional use. Hepatitis A is “most likely to (be) contract(ed) from contaminated food or water or from close contact with someone who’s already infected” (Mayo Clinic, 2013). Contaminated food and/or water usually has had contact with human fecal matter via ingestion or contact with a contaminated object or person. Many who have contacted Hepatitis A may not even realize they have contracted the disease. The symptoms range from mild to severe and can include any of the following: jaundice, fatigue, stomach pain, nausea, diarrhea, and fever. These symptoms...
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...Health Education Plan NUR/405 October 10, 2011 Health Education Plan Educating the public is a role every nurse must participate in to promote, maintain, and restore health among a community. To accomplish such requires community members receive and have a practical understanding of health-related information (Stanhope & Lancaster, 2008). One method to accomplish such is to develop a health educational plan. The purpose of this paper is to create a health education plan based upon information collected from a windshield survey and Friedman family assessment conducted by a nurse in the community of Palmdale, California. Areas that will be discussed include, a description of the educational need based upon assessment findings, educational goals and objectives, educational methods that will be used to implement the health educational plan, and the methods applied to evaluate the educator and process used in the development and implementation of the health education plan. Identification of a Health Educational Need In conducting a windshield survey and Friedman family assessment, the nurse identified multiple educational needs. The priority educational need in common and identified among both the family and the community of Palmdale, California is the need for education on the maintenance of chronic illnesses. Determining what chronic illness to focus on in terms of development of the health educational plan however, presented more of a challenge. When observing...
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