Few studies have been conducted on children and teenagers with borderline intelligence (BI) as a collective that shares this condition. In this paper we discuss the concept of intelligence and analyse the different cognitive profiles with which BI can be expressed. We also evaluate how aspects linked to a 'g' factor of intelligence and those linked to executive functions are involved. Among the...

In this paper, in the context of distance learning on the World-Wide Web, we argue that Java is a natural language to develop interactive educational material for on-line laboratories that can be shared and distributed widely. The interactive and computational capabilities of Java are demonstrated through modular speech analysis laboratory (JavaSpeechLab) based on Java application and applet. T...

It is well understood that university graduates, regardless of discipline, must have appropriate information and communication technology (ICT) competencies to function and be employable in the modern world. Nevertheless, the results of surveys indicate significant deficiencies in the use of ICT by students of higher education. e-kpaidefteite.gr is an initiative launched by the Greek government...

Although women who experience domestic violence seek healthcare services frequently, screening and counseling rates remain low, and healthcare professionals report feeling inadequately trained to care for abused women. The English language literature from 1989 to 1999 was searched to identify and evaluate published assessments of the education of healthcare providers in domestic violence toward...

SeVem. yearge -0-Terience: inthe-Utilization-Of instructional teChnoiOgY bythe University of Witconsin _for the ubhtinting-education=df-heaih care personnel is reviewed. During the period 1965-1972_dOctxm and allied' support profe6sionals here given access td-telephone-cOnferences, a dialaccess library, filmS, tape1,811de_programS_AndlteleVision. A_tepOrt-of the iMpact-cf media oriented instruc...

The culture of learning that defines Web Society converges to the construction of a new educational model, featured by the diversity and plurality of individuals. However, the normality standards are socially established accentuate the problem that stigmatizes the universe of deficiency, which relates it to incapacity or ineffectiveness. The objective of this article is to comprehend the learni...

OBJECTIVE To define non-verbal intelligence deficits in children 3-7 years of age following shunted hydrocephalus (HCP). DESIGN Prospective randomised single-blinded study. Thirty shunted HCP (study) and 30 cardiac (control) patients between the ages of 3 and 7 years were compared on eight non-verbal subtests of the Junior South African Individual Scales (JSAIS). SETTING Department of Neuro...

Core curriculum and multicultural education are two major approaches advocated in the current school reform movement. This article argues that neither of these approaches adequately addresses the problem of those minority groups who have not traditionally done well in the public school. Core curriculum advocates falsely assume that as a result of instituting a core curriculum, demanding higher ...

Vocational trainees in the North Western region who were in their general practice year completed a questionnaire concerning the hospital component of their training. Replies were received from 125 trainees, providing information about 451 hospital posts. In a total of 372 posts (85%) less than two hours of formal teaching a week was provided. Trainees stated that they received no informal teac...