...EFFECTIVE_CLASSROOM_PRACTICE_A_MIXED-METHOD_STUDY_OF_INFLUENCES_AND_OUTCOMES 1.0 DESIGNING A MIXED-METHOD STUDY This symposium reflects on a the two-year (2006-2008), ESRC-funded, multi-disciplinarystudy which used an integrated mixed-method design. The project investigated variations in teachers‟ classroom practice, and relationships with professional life phase, identity and school context (using value-added pupil attainment scores as indicators of schools‟ overall academic effectiveness) , which builds on and extends a four-year longitudinal research study (Day et al, 2006). The study sought to identify key factors that contribute to effective teaching and pupil outcomes in primary and secondary phases of schooling in a sample of 83 effective teachers (45 primary and 38 secondary), 39 school leaders, and approximately 3000 pupils from 39 schools in England. The project had three main aims: (1) To describe, analyse and explain the variation in primary and secondary school teachers‟ classroom behaviours and practice using two different observational instruments, detailed field notes and pupil and teachers‟ perceptions, focusing on English and mathematics teaching; (2) To explore typical and more effective classroom practice of teachers in Years 2, 6 and 9, across different school contexts, professional life phases and ages in relation to observation of practice and professional, situated and/or personal factors which are perceived to affect observed practice over time; and...
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...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 there were no policy guidelines from the Ministry of Education on how the schools could use guidance and counseling to manage the student...
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...that would synergize my skills and knowledge with the objectives of the organization. A responsible, reliable and committed worker, give my best both as a part of a team and working independently. A diligent Electrical Engineer possessing the inborn aptitude for working with a well reputed organization and have undergone the required training to work in a competent environment. I am a confident and proactive individual, possessing an analytical bent of mind. With exceptional planning, execution and interpersonal skills, I am hardworking, innovative and a self motivated team player. The above credentials along with my enclosed resume make me an ideal candidate for your esteem organization. I would appreciate an opportunity for a personal interview Thanking you, Yours sincerely, Priyabrata Sahoo PRIYABRATA SAHOO C/o Bharat Sahoo, AT- Alarpur, PO: Brahmagiri, DT-Puri, PIN – 752011, Orissa Ph: +91- 9861673123; Email: priyabrata.vipl@gmail.com Electrical engineer – PRODUCTION ,Construction & Maintenance Seeking a challenging & rewarding opportunity in Areas like Manufacturing/ production/Project/Construction Summary of profile & strengths * Result driven and technically astute professional determined to be a part of the growth oriented organization in Production & Maintenance activities. * Adept at production operations, maintenance, resource planning and manpower supervision in the manufacturing environment. Expertise in...
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...Recruiting/ Selection Running head: RECRUITING/SELECTION 1 Exceptional Keller Student Recruiting/ Selection Keller Graduate School HR590 Recruiting/ Selection Recruitment Plan Human Resource Receptionist Job Ad JOB SNAPSHOT Publish Date: 11-28-2010 Industry: Marketing Location: Tampa, FL, 33619, USA Employer: The Marketing Company DESCRIPTION Title: Human Resources Receptionist Location: FL-Tampa Salary: $27,000 to $32,000 per year 2 The HR receptionist is an integral part of the HR team. In this important role, your responsibilities will include a variety of duties including organizing recruitment workflow paperwork, light employee relations, assisting with employee training and development, and assisting with special HR projects and HR reports. The main responsibilities of the receptionist include answering incoming calls, greeting guests, and other clerical duties as needed. The ideal candidate will have 2 years of experience as a receptionist, will be comfortable working in MS Word and Excel, and will be able to work in a fast paced environment. Employee Relations - Partners with staff on a variety of employee relations issues and escalates to managers as necessary. - Answers general benefits questions and resolves issues with Fidelity and/or corporate benefits as necessary. - Assists with on-boarding new employees - Contributes to HR quality improvement Data Management - Monitors HRIS to ensure that reporting structures/job titles/cost centers are correct ...
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...GeeksforGeeks A computer science portal for geeks GeeksQuiz Login Home Algorithms DS GATE Interview Corner Q&A C C++ Java Books Contribute Ask a Q About Array Bit Magic C/C++ Articles GFacts Linked List MCQ Misc Output String Tree Graph A program to check if a binary tree is BST or not A binary search tree (BST) is a node based binary tree data structure which has the following properties. • The left subtree of a node contains only nodes with keys less than the node’s key. • The right subtree of a node contains only nodes with keys greater than the node’s key. • Both the left and right subtrees must also be binary search trees. From the above properties it naturally follows that: • Each node (item in the tree) has a distinct key. METHOD 1 (Simple but Wrong) Following is a simple program. For each node, check if left node of it is smaller than the node and right node of it is greater than the node. itiBTsrc nd*nd) n sS(tut oe oe { i (oe= NL) f nd = UL rtr 1 eun ; / flei lf i >ta nd * * as f et s hn oe / i (oe>et! NL & nd-lf-dt >nd-dt) f nd-lf = UL & oe>et>aa oe>aa rtr 0 eun ; / flei rgti ih ! NL & nd-rgt>aaih-dt oe>aa rtr 0 eun ; / flei,rcriey telf o rgti ntaBT* * as f eusvl, h et r ih s o S / i (iBTnd-lf)| !sS(oe>ih) f !sS(oe>et | iBTnd-rgt) rtr 0 eun ; / psigalta,i' aBT* * asn l ht ts S / rtr 1 eun ; } This approach is wrong as this will return true for below binary tree (and below tree is not a BST because 4 is in left subtree of 3) METHOD 2 (Correct...
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...Chapitre 4 : Les études de marché Remarques Ce chapitre traite de la partie marketing recherche-étude. Il existe de nombreux livres et articles sur les techniques d’études de marché. Ce chapitre aborde essentiellement la technique du questionnaire. Ce chapitre utilise entre autre le dossier paru dans L’entreprise décembre 2005 François Cudel Etudes de marché 2 Agenda 1. Introduction 2. Les objectifs des études de marché 3. Les techniques d’études de marché – 3.1 La démarche d’études de marché – 3.2. La collecte d’information – 3.3. D’autres méthodes que le questionnaire – 3.4. Le questionnaire 4. Exemple François Cudel Etudes de marché 3 1. Introduction François Cudel Etudes de marché 5 François Cudel Etudes de marché 6 François Cudel Etudes de marché 7 Les dépenses en matière d’études de marché Document 1 Les Echos 21 septembre 2006 François Cudel Etudes de marché 8 Rappel de définitions Besoin : un besoin naît d’un sentiment de manque éprouvé à l’égard d’une satisfaction générale liée à la condition humaine. Le besoin se définit comme un état de tension, de nature physiologique ou psychique. Opinion : idée rationnelle et changeante par rapport à une idée, un produit/service Attente : lien entre un besoin et un produit et un service, manière concrète de consommer Motivation : raison subjective poussant à un certain comportement (d’achat, de consommation, etc …) François...
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...around her general genital area. She then cried and went home. She did not approach her teacher or classmates about the incident and opted to go home. At home she was seen with bloodied skirt, shorts and panty. When asked by mother, she reluctantly told her story and admitted that these two classmates usually acts in this manner with her and other classmates. She further claimed that whenever reported to the teacher, they would be reprimanded. However they still continue with the same behavior repeatedly. When asked how many times before she was she hit by a stick, she then admits “ Karun pa man” . Physical Examination Patient was examined coherent, shy but cooperative and with the following pertinent findings: HR: 101 RR 25 T 37.3 Ht: 120 cm Wt: 22.2kg Female genitalia External Genitalia 1. Contusion, bluish-violet, labia majora, Left 2. Abrasion, linear, fresh, red, 1 cm, labia majora, right 3. Laceration, linear, fresh, red, 2cm, labor majora, right 4. Laceration, linear, fresh,...
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...used as Mrs. Gonzales’ records, on which to build the case to be started. This record will also be a great way for the human service professional to seek a needed translator or any other means of help needed to find additional information that may be needed with fathoming the family’s necessities, such as housing or even possible employment. The information for the intake will, in the mean time, have to be attained from Mrs. Gonzales, her children and anyone that the considered a close individual to the family. This will be used, and will be considered very valuable information about the family’s physical and mental welfare. All of the basic information of the family structure must be the main topic, for the time being. Face to face interviews with members of the Gonzales family will be the primary means of gathering this needed information. Asking certain questions is a way of understanding how the Gonzales family came to be at their current point, mapping their journey from Guatemala to today will lay out a clear understanding of the Gonzaleses levels of strengths and weaknesses, making the measures which...
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...one episode in their lifetime, but unfortunately for some, they will suffer from more in the future with stressful situations. Episodes for this disorder may be signs pointing to a different mental health illness like schizophrenia or a mood disorder that has psychotic symptoms present. If a person continues to experience episodes they are re evaluated to see if there are other conditions that were not known ( Brief Psychotic Disorder,1,2017) For BPD there is no test to diagnosis for this disorder. When doctors suspect an individual to have this disorder they will conduct a mental health interview on the person and rule out any other mental illness. During these diagnosis doctors will test for illnesses to see if they may be the cause of the symptoms. Medical professionals will try and make sure that the person suffering from this disorder does not have an unknown medical problem that is causing ht emotional trouble that are related to BPD. An individual going through the diagnosis process will then go through a series of physical, medical, and blood test to rule out any other illness.(Brief Psychotic Disorder,2017,1) BPD has many lasting effects on an individual and those involved with them if they do not seek out the proper treatment for themselves. These episodes can drive a person to taking their own life and it can lead to drug and alcohol abuse. Many families that have someone with the disorder experience turmoil in the household because of the onset of a stressful episode...
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...Research proposal An investigation into nursing skills in recognising clinical deterioration of patients in acute care setting in Saudi Arabia Introduction Acute care nurses are expected to demonstrate skills with regards to early detection of deterioration in patients and seek for emergency support. This is indispensable for delivering safe patient care, and thereby to save lives (Cioffi 2009). Nevertheless, ensuring patient safety in acute care setting is still a challenge in the healthcare system in Saudi Arabia (Aldossary, While & Barriball 2008; Almalki, FitzGerald & Clark 2011). Till date, no systematic approach has been undertaken to ensure that acute care nurses are aware of the emergence of new knowledge as well as technological advances that are necessary for early identification (Aldossary, While & Barriball 2008; Al-Ahmadi 2009; Almalki, FitzGerald & Clark 2011). Early identification with patients who are in need of emergency care can prevent cardiac arrest and lessen morbidity and mortality (Cioffi 2009). This study aims to obtain an in-depth understanding of the current level of competence of acute care nurses in Saudi Arabia in terms of their knowledge, skills and attitudes. The findings will be used to develop an integrative model that can provide acute care nurses with effective education and training so that they can be prepared more effectively to identify clinical deterioration at early stages. Literature review According to Grossman & Wheeler...
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...Case Study Essay Cherish Barthel COMM215 December 12, 2011 Gretchen Treadwell Case Study Essay Recruiting is a hard job for anyone no matter the company. A person has to make sure that they hire the right kind of people that works best for the company, have great people skills along with good work ethics. Carl Robbins had been hired from ABC Inc as a recruiter. Carl’s job was an important position within the company. They depend on him to find new employees, so that the company can achieve excellence and grow. Carl took his job to heart and was trying to do his best work every day. Hiring new recruits and getting them trained by July was the goal. The topics to discuss are with the new recruits would be their back ground checks, training schedule, orientation day, drug/physical scheduled date. Upon attempting to complete this task, Carl had assured the company he could get this task completed. By not doing better follow up Carl placed himself with difficult tasks. He will need to address some key problems such as, proposed solutions, and how to prevent these problems in the future. Background Information Carl Robins is the new campus recruiter for ABC, Inc. He has only been at this new job for six months; this was his first recruitment effort. He wanted to his best at making sure everything went smoothly without problems. He was tasked to hire new recruits to work for Monica Carroll’s, the Operations Supervisor. He wanted to get the recruits fully trained and working...
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...22/4/2016 Data Project Relationship Between Gun Ownership And Ethnicity Groups.html Data Project: Relationship Between Gun Ownership And Ethnicity Groups Introduction: The purpose of this project is to investigate if there is a relationship between gun ownership in the households of US citizens aged 18 or older and ethnicity groups. A clearer way to state the research question is “are people belonging to particular ethnicity groups more likely to own a gun in their households?” Widespread gun ownership is the subject of many debates on crime rate in the US. In that respect this study could also provide useful insights into indentifying whether people belonging to a particular ethnicity group feel they are not sufficiently protected by police force. Data: The study uses American National Elections Study (ANES) data for the year 2012. ANES is a survey of voters in the United States, conducted before and after every presidential election. For the year 2012 the data were collected in 2 different modes (Internet mode and Face-to-face mode), using 2 separate samples. The global sample is composed of 5914 cases (2.054 face-to-face mode and 3.860 Internet mode). The observations are US citizens aged 18 or older. For the Internet mode, all study participants were members of the Knowledge Panel, a panel of regular survey participants administered by GfK (formerly Knowledge Networks). Panelists were recruited using two probability sampling methods: address-based...
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...five different schools during his teenage years. He completed High School Certificate at 17 years old. He was below average academically and was pushed by his father to study. He has a history of suspension twice for fighting. He used to work as a fruit packer during his adolescence. Early Adult Life After completing his school, MT worked in a children factory for ten years and then a truck driver for a few years before his index offence. He denied being dismissed from a job. He had several relationship in the past and refers to himself as a “womaniser”. Mental State Examination ( MSE) – During Interview Appearance He was a healthy gentleman and well-groomed with good personal hygiene. MT was in casually dressed in a T-shirt and shorts with a cap. He was noted to have left sided torticollis of the neck. Behaviour He was well settled and cooperative throughout the interview. He displayed appropriate eye contact with downcast posture. He was polite and respectful with no psychomotor retardation and agitation noted. Mood and Affect He appears euthymic with no irritablity. He does not seem to appear depressed. His affect was slightly blunt. Speech The speech was in reasonable rate but became louder as his level of irritation was increased. Thought process and...
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...improve performance. There are three factors that always follow in the employee's performance. Performance management, performance management process provides an opportunity for staff and human resource managers to discuss development goals, work together to create achieving those goals. Achieving overall organizational goals requires several ongoing activities, including identifying priorities and expected results plan, build are those committed to making the results of ongoing feedback between the participants to measure the progress of a measure of the results of the progress of the exchange. Feedback and help to give the required corrective action where performance does not match the standard set. The appraisal interview by the staff of the vehicle, they can understand their own strengths and weaknesses, and to discuss what steps to give feedback to further improve performance .As so...
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...Constraint Management at UniCo: Analyzing “The Goal” as Fictional Case Study Abstract As a fictional case study, Eliyahu Goldratt’s novel about manufacturing, “The Goal: A Process of Ongoing Improvement,” presents a constraint-focused approach to production management. As a novel, the book does not emphasize the quantitative details of the plant improvements. However, a great amount of information about the plant is spread throughout the book. By collecting and analyzing this data, a concrete picture may be developed of the plant’s capacity and its improvements, which can greatly help the book’s readers understand and evaluate the cumulative impact from the plant’s “process of ongoing improvement.” Keywords: Production planning, Theory of constraints, Drum buffer rope 1. Introduction: The Goal as Fictional Case Study Eliyahu Goldratt’s manufacturing novel The Goal: A Process of Continuous Improvement has inspired countless professionals in production (and many other fields (Whitford, 2004)) to embark on their own efforts of continuous improvement. As Rand (1986) writes, “It’s a novel, but it’s also a manufacturing text-book, and it’s good on both accounts.” Many reviewers have agreed The Goal is an easy-to read way to get an introduction to production realities (Belis, 1994, The Economist 1995, Dani 2006, Rand 1986). However, no one has taken a detailed look at the numbers presented in the book as a fictional case study. The concept of drum-buffer-rope (DBR) production...
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