do a needs assessment. Therefore, secondary data on the incidence and prevalence of H. pylori, behavioral risk factors that are known to contribute to or cause the infection has been collected. It is evident that, in the United States incidence and prevalence of H. pylori is more common among adults than children (Khalifa, Sharaf, & Aziz, 2010). To obtain primary data, a survey has been done with a questionnaire based on PRECEDE-PROCEED model in Baltimore County. The behavioral assessment…
To help answer this second question in particular, I completed four assessments that address two important components of good leadership: a self-awareness and self-care. The first three tests, which were the Leadership Styles Assessment, DISC personality testing, and Jung Typology, all aimed to increase self-awareness. The fourth test, the Vitality Compass, indicates areas that need improvement in terms of self-care. The assessment results have…
Studies Authority, 2013). I strongly believe that music education plays a vital role in the social and cognitive development of students. Furthermore, the skills acquired in music are cross-disciplinary, relevant and engage all learners. The following report will discuss the Australian curriculum and discover how curriculum, pedagogy and assessment are interrelated. To achieve this, three pedagogies, which I feel are applicable to my teaching area and philosophy will be examined. Curriculum in…
Peer Assessments in Other Business Practices Dale Carnegie has been offering an approach to criticism and feedback since 1936. In his book How to Win Friends and Influence People, Carnegie approaches the idea of criticism where as instead you use praise (p. 217). Believing that, meeting people with praise and appreciation we can get them not only to change their ways, but to completely transform them (Carnegie, 1936. p. 219). Carnegie, reminds us often to be “hearty in your approbation and…
Porter Assessment Matrix is a very useful tool to self-evaluate ones abilities and skills as a counselor. Through careful consideration and reflection on the screening, assessment, and treatment planning questionnaire Jocabed found herself realizing the amount of information she had learned through the course and also the limitations or areas of growth. This essay will briefly discuss Jocabed’s Gallon and Porter Assessment Matrix score, her reactions to the score, strengths, areas of growth…
1.(i) Discuss the theory behind teaching skills and(ii) examine how these skills were visible in the classroom you observed. (iii) Discuss one example of how you hope to develop as a teacher from your observations in this area? (1100 words) Must refer to lecture notes and readings “Teaching skills can be defined as discrete and coherent activities by teachers which foster pupil learning”. (Kyriacou,2007,p.4) (i)The theory behind teaching skills is complex to say the least. There are three…
recognize strengths and weaknesses. Reflection helps to actively question the acquired knowledge, and its importance in practice. Additionally, reflection assists the learners to challenge the knowledge based on real life situations against the acquired knowledge. There are various levels of reflection that I apply while in school. For example, while a student I gained knowledge on physical assessments. I can reflect on how the fundamental rules…
it is extremely important for an assessment to be done in the beginning of the relationship. This assures the social worker that the work being done is what the client feels is the most important for them to work on. Assessments should continue to be done throughout the helping-relationship. The intervention goals should be mutually agreed upon by the social worker and the client. The intervention should also be appropriate for the client’s situation and based on a background knowledge of…
For example will assessment be initial/pre course, formative, summative or based on recognised prior learning. The assessor will need to decide the methods or activities to be used for assessment such as observations, performance evidence, discussion or witness/learner statement. How knowledge and understanding is going to be assessed also needs careful thought and could include tests, multiple choice questions, written assignment/task, a reflective journal, verbal questioning or naturally…
Methods Evaluating the effectiveness of a proposed solution assesses the extent of program objectives being met, which demonstrates the changes in knowledge, attitude, skills, perception and behavior of the nursing professionals regarding diabetes mellitus, and changes in the health status of diabetic patients in a nursing home (Julia, Jacobs, Jones, Gabella, Spring & Brownson, 2012). All the four types of evaluation methods will be used to achieve the project objectives. Firstly, a formative…