The objective of this study was to develop a psychoeducation practitioner training program (PPTP) and to evaluate its usefulness with regard to nursing competencies (knowledge, self-efficacy, attitude, motivation, skills). A mixed-method research design was applied in this study. Some of the quantitative data were a one-group pretest-posttest study. Forty nurses participated in the PPTP, of who...

become one of the core components in survival and success of any organization. unfortunately, despite the importance of training evaluation, a small portion of resources are allocated to this matter. among many evaluation models, the cipp model or context, input, process, product model is a very useful approach to educational evaluation. so far, the evaluation of the training courses mostly pro...

In 2014, the National Institutes of Health invested $31 million in 10 primary institutions across the United States through the Building Undergraduate Infrastructure Leading to Diversity (BUILD) program; one requirement of BUILD is sending undergraduate trainees from those primary institutions to partner institutions for research experiences. Mechanisms like BUILD are designed to broaden resear...

The purpose of this study was to examine an influence of a mixed aerobic and strength training program (MAST) on anthropometry, serum lipid levels, physical performance, and functional fitness in obese postmenopausal women. The MAST sessions were held three times per week, and the exercise program lasted for 10 weeks. The exercise group demonstrated a statistically significant improvement in ma...

We present the main features of a study that explored the learning processes of a group of preservice mathematics teachers in a methods course. We discuss the implications of using the communities of practice perspective in designing and developing teacher training programs. LEARNING IN PRESERVICE MATHEMATICS TEACHER EDUCATION Teachers neither work, nor learn alone. Teaching and learning to tea...

OBJECTIVES This analysis describes trends in the prevalence of genital chlamydial infection in economically disadvantaged young women entering a national job training program. METHODS We examined chlamydia test data for May 1990 through June 1997 for women aged 16 to 24 years who enrolled in the program. The significance of trends was evaluated with the chi 2 test for trend. RESULTS Prevale...

BACKGROUND With the reformed curriculum "4C", the Medical Faculty of the University of Cologne has started to systematically plan practical skills training, for which Clerkship Maturity is the first step. The key guidelines along which the curriculum was development were developed by experts. This approach has now been validated. MATERIALS AND METHODS Both students and teachers were asked to ...

Current research points towards preschool and qualitative pedagogical relationships as being determined and formed by a close link between care and teaching. An Early Childhood Education should lead not only towards the acquisition of knowledge within specific areas but should also enhance the personal development of student teachers. New and creative competences need to be developed to cope wi...

BACKGROUND Movie-based simulation training may be useful in delivering the preclinical observed OSPE curriculum, minimising the need of subjects/patients: however, a double-control trial needs to be performed and optimal timing and duration of training is yet to be defined. Likewise, gender-based response and students' feedback has to be assessed. The objective of this study was to compare the ...