Geert Driessen (2012) ECER Early Childhood EducationDriessen Research
This document summarizes research on early childhood education programs in the Netherlands. The research examined how programs were implemented, targeted high-risk young children, and aimed to prevent educational disadvantage. It found that while programs were well-intentioned, there was immense variation in implementation between municipalities. Targeting of groups was inconsistent and screening tools were unreliable. Programs lacked evidence that they were effective, and staff qualifications varied. More collaboration and alignment of programs is needed, as well as evidence-based tools and greater parental involvement to improve quality and outcomes.
ADEPIS seminar - Adfam - Involving families and support services in drug educ...Mentor
This presentation introduces the key messages that will be analysed by the forthcoming ADEPIS guidance document for schools 'Involving families affected by substance use in alcohol and drug education'.
This presentation given by Steven Body at the ADEPIS seminar 'Engaging parents in alcohol and drug education' in Leeds, looks at the different services available in Leeds to support schools in better engaging with parents - by looking at the Healthy Schools tools, policy and curriculum development, and referral options to external supporting agencies.
ADEPIS seminar - AET - Talking to kids about alcoholMentor
This is the presentation given by Helena Conibear from the Alcohol Education Trust at the ADEPIS seminar on Engaging parents in alcohol and drug education. This presentation stresses the importance of engaging parents in a conversation about alcohol.
ADEPIS seminar - Strengthening families - D. Allen - Oxford BrookesMentor
This presentation was given by Debby Allen from Oxford Brookes University to introduce the Strengthening Families Programme, an evidence-based programme aimed at strengthening the parent/carer child relationship in order to reduce alcohol and drug use and behavioural problems in adolescence.
The document discusses parental involvement in Scottish education. It outlines different types of parental involvement at school, such as serving on parent councils or helping in the classroom, and at home, such as helping with homework or attending school events. Research shows that parental involvement improves student achievement and behavior. The experiences of parents from different countries who are involved in their child's education are provided. The document also discusses the role and responsibilities of parent councils in Scottish schools.
ADEPIS seminar - Effekt (Orebro Prevention Programme) - N. KoutakisMentor
This document summarizes a presentation on the EFFEKT program for preventing underage alcohol use through engaging parents. The program is shown to:
1) Maintain parents' restrictive attitudes towards underage drinking through brief presentations at parent-teacher conferences focusing on the influence of parental attitudes.
2) Decrease rates of underage drunkenness and antisocial behaviors up to 3 years later, with effect sizes of 0.48 and 0.42 respectively.
3) Be particularly effective for "early starters" in reducing drunkenness (effect size of 0.72) and antisocial behaviors (effect size of 0.46).
Geert Driessen (2012) ECER Early Childhood EducationDriessen Research
This document summarizes research on early childhood education programs in the Netherlands. The research examined how programs were implemented, targeted high-risk young children, and aimed to prevent educational disadvantage. It found that while programs were well-intentioned, there was immense variation in implementation between municipalities. Targeting of groups was inconsistent and screening tools were unreliable. Programs lacked evidence that they were effective, and staff qualifications varied. More collaboration and alignment of programs is needed, as well as evidence-based tools and greater parental involvement to improve quality and outcomes.
ADEPIS seminar - Adfam - Involving families and support services in drug educ...Mentor
This presentation introduces the key messages that will be analysed by the forthcoming ADEPIS guidance document for schools 'Involving families affected by substance use in alcohol and drug education'.
This presentation given by Steven Body at the ADEPIS seminar 'Engaging parents in alcohol and drug education' in Leeds, looks at the different services available in Leeds to support schools in better engaging with parents - by looking at the Healthy Schools tools, policy and curriculum development, and referral options to external supporting agencies.
ADEPIS seminar - AET - Talking to kids about alcoholMentor
This is the presentation given by Helena Conibear from the Alcohol Education Trust at the ADEPIS seminar on Engaging parents in alcohol and drug education. This presentation stresses the importance of engaging parents in a conversation about alcohol.
ADEPIS seminar - Strengthening families - D. Allen - Oxford BrookesMentor
This presentation was given by Debby Allen from Oxford Brookes University to introduce the Strengthening Families Programme, an evidence-based programme aimed at strengthening the parent/carer child relationship in order to reduce alcohol and drug use and behavioural problems in adolescence.
The document discusses parental involvement in Scottish education. It outlines different types of parental involvement at school, such as serving on parent councils or helping in the classroom, and at home, such as helping with homework or attending school events. Research shows that parental involvement improves student achievement and behavior. The experiences of parents from different countries who are involved in their child's education are provided. The document also discusses the role and responsibilities of parent councils in Scottish schools.
ADEPIS seminar - Effekt (Orebro Prevention Programme) - N. KoutakisMentor
This document summarizes a presentation on the EFFEKT program for preventing underage alcohol use through engaging parents. The program is shown to:
1) Maintain parents' restrictive attitudes towards underage drinking through brief presentations at parent-teacher conferences focusing on the influence of parental attitudes.
2) Decrease rates of underage drunkenness and antisocial behaviors up to 3 years later, with effect sizes of 0.48 and 0.42 respectively.
3) Be particularly effective for "early starters" in reducing drunkenness (effect size of 0.72) and antisocial behaviors (effect size of 0.46).
The Aisling Discoveries Child and Family Centre is a non-profit organization that provides services to children from birth to twelve years old. The agency offers a variety of programs including early intervention, autism services, community support, family counseling, day treatment, and residential treatment. The day treatment program provides academic and emotional support for children ages 4 to 12 who have difficulties in local schools. It includes family involvement and aims to help children learn skills to cope with social and emotional challenges.
This document outlines a cooperation initiative between universities and universities of applied sciences in Finland to improve higher education. The goals are to improve cooperation, quality of learning and teaching, and support student-centered approaches. Key themes like competence-based education, work-based orientation, and digital pedagogy will be discussed through peer learning events from 2017-2019. Actors in Finnish higher education are invited to participate in developing teaching, tutoring, and learning together.
Identifying and supporting children affected by parental substance useMentor
Slides to accompany a resource for schools in England on children affected by parental substance use. Prepared by Adfam for the ADEPIS project.
http://mentor-adepis.org/
The document summarizes survey results from a school district regarding implementing a uniform policy. It finds that while most principals, teachers, and parents support uniforms, students are opposed. Specifically:
- 52% of overall participants were opposed to uniforms while 48% supported.
- 54% of parents supported uniforms while 46% opposed.
- 57% of teachers supported uniforms while 43% opposed.
- 72% of PTA/SAC groups at non-uniform schools supported uniforms.
- 75% of students opposed uniforms while 25% supported.
Raising Achievement and Narrowing Gaps - Parliament Hill SchoolChallenge Partners
This presentation aims to showcase the range of strategies that might be employed to close gaps in achievement and to improve the attendance of vulnerable groups.
The document discusses factors that contribute to the success of Finland's education system based on its consistently high performance on the PISA exams. It notes that Finland focuses on equal opportunities and access to education rather than excellence, with a national curriculum and no private schools. Teachers receive extensive training and are respected professionals. The culture emphasizes shared values like consensus and tolerance.
The document discusses options for homeschooling in British Columbia through Traditional Learning Academy (TLA), including traditional homeschooling, distributed learning, and part-time programs for grades 10-12. TLA offers homeschool support, curriculum resources, and distributed learning programs from kindergarten through grade 12, including options for special needs and online/paper-based courses. The presentation encourages parents to contact TLA for assistance with homeschooling their children in BC.
The document discusses the work of the India HIV/AIDS Alliance in supporting children affected by AIDS (CAA) in India. It provides several key points:
1) The Alliance works with over 40 NGO/CBO partners across India to provide home-based care and support to over 5,800 people living with HIV/AIDS, 8,500 CAA, and 9,000 affected family members.
2) Programming for CAA focuses on participatory community assessment and review, psychosocial support, education support, and addressing stigma.
3) A study found that 37% of 1,977 CAA interviewed in Andhra Pradesh had lost both parents, highlighting their vulnerabilities.
Resilience: Working with Children in Shelters, Everyone Counts!FEANTSA
Presentation given by Jantien Van der Meer during the "Prevention of youth homelessness: ensuring smooth transitions into adulthood" seminar at the FEANTSA 2014 Policy Conference, "Confronting homelessness in the EU: Seeking out the next generation of best practices", 24-25 October 2014, Bergamo (Italy)
Innovation Prevention and Response Program: Adressing the Link Between Teen P...WorldEd
DREAMS (Determined Resilient Empowered AIDS-free Mentored Safe) Innovation Challenge (IC) is a partnership of 56 organizations to implement innovative solutions that reduce HIV infections in adolescent girs and young women (AGYW) in 10 countries. DREAMS is responding because adolescent girls and young women are getting infected with HIV at alarming rates (~360,000 every year). WEI/Bantwana DREAMS IC focuses on the highly vulnerable under-served sub-population of AGYW who are pregnant/young mothers who have recently dropped out or are in school, but at the greatest risk of dropping out.
The holistic package of services to prevent AGYW school drop-outs includes: Prevention to create supportive environment for girls in schools and communities: training of teachers on GBV and sexual violence, Protect our Youth Clubs, early warning system for girls' retention, and parent/community sensitization on girls' education.
and Response to address educational needs of pregnant girls and teen mothers: part time continuing education for girls, mentorship for girls to support retention, wrap-around services (HTC, ASRH, financial literacy, and life skills), and early childhood stimulation classes.
Challenges include long standing cultural practices and beliefs which are barriers to these girls' access to education, in school and in the community, lack of male/partner support, and limited time frame, budget and small sample sizes.
Key strategies/Lessons learned: Government involvement at all levels, inclusive strategy for in-school POY clubs and PTCE sites, and involvement of male partners.
This was presented by Jessica Smolow at the CIES conference in March, 2018.
Family involvement in a child's education takes many forms and can positively impact student achievement and school performance. It includes activities families do at home to support learning as well as volunteering at the school. Research shows increased student grades, attendance, and social skills when parents are involved. Both schools and parents must work to maintain involvement as children progress through their academic careers. The benefits of parent involvement include extra support in the classroom, improved communication between home and school, and showing children that education is a priority.
This one-day conference focused on supporting the education of looked after children in Northern Ireland. Three key topics were discussed: indicators of educational outcomes for children in care, policy developments to support their education, and practice developments. Educational indicators showed children in care had lower attainment levels compared to the general school population. Recent policy changes aimed to empower education services and foster carers to support children's education. Practice developments included programs focused on individual children, families, and wider systems to improve educational support, such as designated teachers, additional funding, and mentoring.
This is a presentation aimed at school leaders and governors addressing the key information and questions that schools should consider when considering their response to e-cigarettes. It draws on a briefing from the Alcohol and Drug Education and Prevention Information Service (ADEPIS). Find more information about ADEPIS http://mentor-adepis.org/
- In Norway, schools have psychologists who advise students, parents, and teachers on various issues, while in Greece psychologists are only present in some schools as part of a pilot program.
- Norway also has career counselors in schools to inform students about professional opportunities, whereas in Greece career counseling is part of the curriculum.
- Norway's Educational and Psychological Counseling Service (PPT) provides advisory and guidance support for children, adolescents, and adults experiencing developmental or educational difficulties, while in Greece schools must address student issues while cooperating with counseling services.
Trident Academy is a school in Charleston, South Carolina that serves students with language-based learning differences, high-functioning autism, or Asperger's syndrome. It has two programs - one for students with dyslexia, dysgraphia, dyscalculia, or ADHD from kindergarten through 8th grade, and one for students with autism spectrum disorder from kindergarten through 5th grade. The school provides small class sizes, individualized instruction, occupational therapy, speech therapy, and ABA therapy to help students gain academic and social skills.
The Math Buddies initiative aims to address declining math skills in incoming grade 8 students by having high school peer tutors visit feeder elementary schools once a week to provide math tutoring. The goals are to improve basic math skills, build relationships to promote the importance of learning, and give students individual attention. Peer tutors will be recruited and trained, elementary students in need of support will be identified, and the program's success will be monitored through feedback from teachers and reflections from tutors and students. The initiative seeks to enhance math learning through partnerships between secondary and elementary schools.
School Leaver Forum - GTI : The power of parentsEmmaAGR
Parents have a significant influence on their children's education and career decisions according to a new study. 57% of students reported their parents influenced them a fair amount or hugely in their key choices. While 73% said their parents never discussed alternatives to university, 76% of students said their parents encouraged attending university. The level of parental influence depends on factors like parents' education levels, where they live, and whether their children attended public or private schools. Parents who attended university themselves exert more influence, such as helping with applications, than those without degrees.
Enfold - Fundraising Event - Compassion Unfolded!Enfold India
Writing on behalf of Enfold Proactive Health Trust, an NGO working with children and adults since 2002 in the area of prevention of Child Sexual Abuse, Gender Empowerment, Sexuality & Life Skills Education.
We are in the process of raising funds for the event to make it a big success and we can, if you support us. Here is a chance to “Make a Difference… and have fun doing it”
Economic Assessment of Health Promotion in Finnish Primary Health Care. Pia Hakamäki (Researcher, THL) & Timo Ståhl (Development Manager, PhD, Adjunct professor, THL)
Nfhk2011 anne soerknaes_finland-uddeling-110825NFHK2011
This document summarizes a study on the effects of telemedical nursing consultations for patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The study found that patients who received telemedical nursing consultations through a "COPD briefcase" device had lower readmission rates and fewer total readmission days compared to controls. Patients were satisfied with the virtual consultations and felt more safe at home. Nurses could guide and educate patients remotely through the telemedical system. The document discusses the advantages and some implementation considerations of telemedical nursing consultations for COPD patients.
The Aisling Discoveries Child and Family Centre is a non-profit organization that provides services to children from birth to twelve years old. The agency offers a variety of programs including early intervention, autism services, community support, family counseling, day treatment, and residential treatment. The day treatment program provides academic and emotional support for children ages 4 to 12 who have difficulties in local schools. It includes family involvement and aims to help children learn skills to cope with social and emotional challenges.
This document outlines a cooperation initiative between universities and universities of applied sciences in Finland to improve higher education. The goals are to improve cooperation, quality of learning and teaching, and support student-centered approaches. Key themes like competence-based education, work-based orientation, and digital pedagogy will be discussed through peer learning events from 2017-2019. Actors in Finnish higher education are invited to participate in developing teaching, tutoring, and learning together.
Identifying and supporting children affected by parental substance useMentor
Slides to accompany a resource for schools in England on children affected by parental substance use. Prepared by Adfam for the ADEPIS project.
http://mentor-adepis.org/
The document summarizes survey results from a school district regarding implementing a uniform policy. It finds that while most principals, teachers, and parents support uniforms, students are opposed. Specifically:
- 52% of overall participants were opposed to uniforms while 48% supported.
- 54% of parents supported uniforms while 46% opposed.
- 57% of teachers supported uniforms while 43% opposed.
- 72% of PTA/SAC groups at non-uniform schools supported uniforms.
- 75% of students opposed uniforms while 25% supported.
Raising Achievement and Narrowing Gaps - Parliament Hill SchoolChallenge Partners
This presentation aims to showcase the range of strategies that might be employed to close gaps in achievement and to improve the attendance of vulnerable groups.
The document discusses factors that contribute to the success of Finland's education system based on its consistently high performance on the PISA exams. It notes that Finland focuses on equal opportunities and access to education rather than excellence, with a national curriculum and no private schools. Teachers receive extensive training and are respected professionals. The culture emphasizes shared values like consensus and tolerance.
The document discusses options for homeschooling in British Columbia through Traditional Learning Academy (TLA), including traditional homeschooling, distributed learning, and part-time programs for grades 10-12. TLA offers homeschool support, curriculum resources, and distributed learning programs from kindergarten through grade 12, including options for special needs and online/paper-based courses. The presentation encourages parents to contact TLA for assistance with homeschooling their children in BC.
The document discusses the work of the India HIV/AIDS Alliance in supporting children affected by AIDS (CAA) in India. It provides several key points:
1) The Alliance works with over 40 NGO/CBO partners across India to provide home-based care and support to over 5,800 people living with HIV/AIDS, 8,500 CAA, and 9,000 affected family members.
2) Programming for CAA focuses on participatory community assessment and review, psychosocial support, education support, and addressing stigma.
3) A study found that 37% of 1,977 CAA interviewed in Andhra Pradesh had lost both parents, highlighting their vulnerabilities.
Resilience: Working with Children in Shelters, Everyone Counts!FEANTSA
Presentation given by Jantien Van der Meer during the "Prevention of youth homelessness: ensuring smooth transitions into adulthood" seminar at the FEANTSA 2014 Policy Conference, "Confronting homelessness in the EU: Seeking out the next generation of best practices", 24-25 October 2014, Bergamo (Italy)
Innovation Prevention and Response Program: Adressing the Link Between Teen P...WorldEd
DREAMS (Determined Resilient Empowered AIDS-free Mentored Safe) Innovation Challenge (IC) is a partnership of 56 organizations to implement innovative solutions that reduce HIV infections in adolescent girs and young women (AGYW) in 10 countries. DREAMS is responding because adolescent girls and young women are getting infected with HIV at alarming rates (~360,000 every year). WEI/Bantwana DREAMS IC focuses on the highly vulnerable under-served sub-population of AGYW who are pregnant/young mothers who have recently dropped out or are in school, but at the greatest risk of dropping out.
The holistic package of services to prevent AGYW school drop-outs includes: Prevention to create supportive environment for girls in schools and communities: training of teachers on GBV and sexual violence, Protect our Youth Clubs, early warning system for girls' retention, and parent/community sensitization on girls' education.
and Response to address educational needs of pregnant girls and teen mothers: part time continuing education for girls, mentorship for girls to support retention, wrap-around services (HTC, ASRH, financial literacy, and life skills), and early childhood stimulation classes.
Challenges include long standing cultural practices and beliefs which are barriers to these girls' access to education, in school and in the community, lack of male/partner support, and limited time frame, budget and small sample sizes.
Key strategies/Lessons learned: Government involvement at all levels, inclusive strategy for in-school POY clubs and PTCE sites, and involvement of male partners.
This was presented by Jessica Smolow at the CIES conference in March, 2018.
Family involvement in a child's education takes many forms and can positively impact student achievement and school performance. It includes activities families do at home to support learning as well as volunteering at the school. Research shows increased student grades, attendance, and social skills when parents are involved. Both schools and parents must work to maintain involvement as children progress through their academic careers. The benefits of parent involvement include extra support in the classroom, improved communication between home and school, and showing children that education is a priority.
This one-day conference focused on supporting the education of looked after children in Northern Ireland. Three key topics were discussed: indicators of educational outcomes for children in care, policy developments to support their education, and practice developments. Educational indicators showed children in care had lower attainment levels compared to the general school population. Recent policy changes aimed to empower education services and foster carers to support children's education. Practice developments included programs focused on individual children, families, and wider systems to improve educational support, such as designated teachers, additional funding, and mentoring.
This is a presentation aimed at school leaders and governors addressing the key information and questions that schools should consider when considering their response to e-cigarettes. It draws on a briefing from the Alcohol and Drug Education and Prevention Information Service (ADEPIS). Find more information about ADEPIS http://mentor-adepis.org/
- In Norway, schools have psychologists who advise students, parents, and teachers on various issues, while in Greece psychologists are only present in some schools as part of a pilot program.
- Norway also has career counselors in schools to inform students about professional opportunities, whereas in Greece career counseling is part of the curriculum.
- Norway's Educational and Psychological Counseling Service (PPT) provides advisory and guidance support for children, adolescents, and adults experiencing developmental or educational difficulties, while in Greece schools must address student issues while cooperating with counseling services.
Trident Academy is a school in Charleston, South Carolina that serves students with language-based learning differences, high-functioning autism, or Asperger's syndrome. It has two programs - one for students with dyslexia, dysgraphia, dyscalculia, or ADHD from kindergarten through 8th grade, and one for students with autism spectrum disorder from kindergarten through 5th grade. The school provides small class sizes, individualized instruction, occupational therapy, speech therapy, and ABA therapy to help students gain academic and social skills.
The Math Buddies initiative aims to address declining math skills in incoming grade 8 students by having high school peer tutors visit feeder elementary schools once a week to provide math tutoring. The goals are to improve basic math skills, build relationships to promote the importance of learning, and give students individual attention. Peer tutors will be recruited and trained, elementary students in need of support will be identified, and the program's success will be monitored through feedback from teachers and reflections from tutors and students. The initiative seeks to enhance math learning through partnerships between secondary and elementary schools.
School Leaver Forum - GTI : The power of parentsEmmaAGR
Parents have a significant influence on their children's education and career decisions according to a new study. 57% of students reported their parents influenced them a fair amount or hugely in their key choices. While 73% said their parents never discussed alternatives to university, 76% of students said their parents encouraged attending university. The level of parental influence depends on factors like parents' education levels, where they live, and whether their children attended public or private schools. Parents who attended university themselves exert more influence, such as helping with applications, than those without degrees.
Enfold - Fundraising Event - Compassion Unfolded!Enfold India
Writing on behalf of Enfold Proactive Health Trust, an NGO working with children and adults since 2002 in the area of prevention of Child Sexual Abuse, Gender Empowerment, Sexuality & Life Skills Education.
We are in the process of raising funds for the event to make it a big success and we can, if you support us. Here is a chance to “Make a Difference… and have fun doing it”
Economic Assessment of Health Promotion in Finnish Primary Health Care. Pia Hakamäki (Researcher, THL) & Timo Ståhl (Development Manager, PhD, Adjunct professor, THL)
Nfhk2011 anne soerknaes_finland-uddeling-110825NFHK2011
This document summarizes a study on the effects of telemedical nursing consultations for patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The study found that patients who received telemedical nursing consultations through a "COPD briefcase" device had lower readmission rates and fewer total readmission days compared to controls. Patients were satisfied with the virtual consultations and felt more safe at home. Nurses could guide and educate patients remotely through the telemedical system. The document discusses the advantages and some implementation considerations of telemedical nursing consultations for COPD patients.
Quality of care after first acute myocardial infarction (AMI) a comparison of native Danes and immigrants from Turkey, Pakistan and the former Yugoslavia. Nana Folmann Hempler, University of Copenhagen
The document discusses Tiltti, a Finnish project that provides peer support and information for problem gamblers. It was started in 2010 and is funded by RAY. Tiltti is part of the Finnish Blue Ribbon organization and provides individual counseling, treatment referrals, group support activities, and an open door walk-in space. Tiltti also collaborates with the Gambling Clinic to provide specialized treatment and peer support groups for those who have not engaged with other services or are at risk of dropping out of treatment. One such group is the Tuesday group, designed for people who want to quit gambling but find it difficult to start a formal therapy process.
K2-1 Bidrar dagens arbetsliv till en ökning eller minskning av de socioekonomiska skillnaderna i hälsan / Does current working life increase or decrease socioeconomic inequalities in health
Prof. Mika Kivimäki
University College London, Helsingfors universitet, Arbetshälsoinstitutet
University College London; University of Helsinki; Finnish Institute of Occupational Health
Effectiveness of CBT for anxiety disorders in mental health clinics and in schools as indicated prevent. Jon Bjåstad et al. Anxiety Disorders Research Network, Haukeland University Hospital, Norway
The document summarizes the first meeting of the Hands on CLIL Erasmus+ project, which took place in Slovakia in October 2017. Representatives from schools in Portugal, Spain, Turkey, and Slovakia attended the three day workshop to discuss project methodologies and plan future activities. Participants observed a CLIL music lesson, learned about each other's education systems, and provided positive feedback about the organization, hospitality, and opportunities for collaboration provided by the meeting.
This document provides information about a project aimed at reducing early school leaving and dropout rates across Europe. The project involved high schools from different European countries collaborating to analyze the problem of early school leaving and improve education environments. Activities included exchanging information and best practices, comparing approaches, and adapting strategies to local contexts. Students participated in workshops to create logos, posters, and films representing the issues. They discussed educational problems and proposed solutions. The goal was to increase student motivation and engagement through a supportive school community to help more students complete their education.
The document summarizes a newsletter about the "Learning Positive Discipline" partnership project funded by the European Commission. The project involves 11 partner institutions and aims to encourage adults to analyze their relationships with children and use positive discipline techniques rather than punishment. It will include workshops and seminars over two years. The end product will be a guide on positive discipline tools and techniques. The newsletter introduces the partner institutions involved in the project from various European countries.
Kauno "Vyturio" Gimnazija in Lithuania is coordinating a project with schools in Sweden, Romania, and Turkey focused on social inclusion and developing basic skills. The project aims to address lack of social inclusion, basic skills, parental support, and socio-economic needs among students through new teaching strategies. Each school partner will apply and evaluate new teaching methods to address these issues and share results. The project involves students, teachers, and families in promoting inclusion and integration.
Cooperative learning is defined as 'a method of instruction that encourages students to work in small groups, learning material, then presenting what they have learned to other small groups. In doing so, they take responsibility for their own learning as well as their classmates’. In other words, cooperative learning is a system in which students become both motivated and motivators. By shifting responsibility for learning from teachers to students, cooperative learning takes away the “us vs. them” mentality that the typical school organization naturally tends to encourage and creates in its place a new dynamic environment where students feel empowered and eager to succeed on their own terms and not only to please their teacher
Emotional Competence in the school: Smile!
The project acronym SMILE stands for Schools Make Intelligence Linking Emotions
This handbook is an intellectual output of the international project that is supported by Erasmus+ program, Key Action 2 – Cooperation for Innovation and Exchange of Good Practices, Strategic Partnership for Schools only.
Emotional Competence in the School
Intellectual Outputs of a Sharing Innovation and Good Practice
Erasmus+ KA2 Project, June 2017
Co-funded by the Erasmus+ Programme of the European Union
We are proposing a project called Crea, to operate in the comprehensive education of children in social vulnerability condition, nourishing them and their families values, so contributing for their education as citizens and the perception of their transforming potential.
Making a difference? Education and health of children in out-of-home careSFI-slides
The document discusses the education and health outcomes of children in out-of-home care. It finds that school failure is a strong predictor of negative psychosocial outcomes for foster children. Two Swedish trials found that assessing foster children's literacy and numeracy skills, and providing individualized educational support, substantially improved their test scores and skills over two years. The document advocates for health assessments and monitoring of all children when entering care to address untreated health problems and promote better long-term health outcomes.
Forever young integrating preschool and residential homes for the elderly fi...castillosekel
This document proposes integrating preschools and residential homes for the elderly to promote interaction between generations. It notes that modern society has increased segregation of young and old. The project aims to develop a program pairing a preschool with a nursing home in Spain, with students visiting residents regularly. Similar intergenerational programs have shown benefits like increased self-esteem, language skills, and friendship-building for both children and elderly residents. The goal is for the program to create a strong sense of community and connection between generations.
This document describes an Education for Development and Sustainability (EDS) program in Bangladesh that aims to develop youth as change agents for sustainable development. The EDS program uses action learning and confluent pedagogy to engage children in hands-on learning activities. It gives children responsibility over teaching younger students and community projects. This helps the children develop feelings of mastery, self-esteem, and motivation to enact positive change in their communities. The program has reduced school dropout rates and helped send over 1000 children to school and 90 former child laborers to university. It developed one student, Alamin, into a leader who has spoken about EDS at the UN and in Norway.
This document provides information about the MAKE EVERY STEP COUNT (MESC) Erasmus+ eTwinning project taking place from 2016-2018. The project involves 7 schools from 7 countries (UK, Portugal, France, Italy, Turkey, Lithuania, and Reunion Island) and aims to help students develop social and emotional skills to increase achievement, self-belief, and enhance their view of life. Key activities within the project include collaborating on topics like cultural diversity, stress management, and environmental awareness. The project also aims to include students with special education needs.
IJBPE_Vol 3_issue 3_Blackburn_Relationships-Based EI service(2)Carolyn Blackburn
The document discusses the Champion Centre in New Zealand, which provides relationship-based early intervention services for children with complex disabilities. It focuses on three key areas:
1) The Champion Centre program is based on principles of being relational, family-centered, strengths-based, ecological, and reflective. An individualized program is developed for each child by a team and implemented through therapy and home activities.
2) Parents and professionals highlighted the importance of the interdisciplinary approach and regular communication between staff. Parents valued receiving support for their relationship with their child and felt involved in their child's learning.
3) The case study of Jasmine illustrated how her mother appreciated the non-judgmental and supportive environment,
The links between school failure and serious psychosocial problems later in life are very strong for all children, regardless of family background. This is bad news for children in out-of-home care. They do poorly in the education system, worse than peers with the same cognitive ability. The good news is that most interventions targeting foster children’s school performance seem to yield positive results. Health is another area that has been neglected in the Nordic welfare states. Again, the good news is that relatively simple interventions can make a substantial difference. Bo Vinnerljung uses results from a host of national population studies and intervention studies to argue for a strong – “back-to-basics” – focus on education and health in child welfare practice.
A presentation given by Prof. Phil Robinson at The Journey, CHA Conference 2012, in the 'Innovations in Mental Health Care for Children and Young People' stream.
Doon Academy in Dalmellington, Scotland serves a community that faces high levels of socioeconomic deprivation. Many students have low self-esteem, confidence, aspirations, and are disengaged from learning. To address these issues, the school has implemented a well-being program with additional guidance staff, a mental health nurse, and an extended welfare group to support students' social and emotional needs. The school also focuses on building relationships through mentoring, circle times, and restorative practices. It offers an enriched curriculum with vocational options and emphasizes methodologies like distributed leadership, integrated working, and celebrating student achievements.
European guidelines in parental education and training teachers for the role ...aliceproject
1. Parenting skills are developed through both science/education and real-life experiences from one's own parents.
2. Effective parental education involves personalized and interactive approaches that engage the whole parent and address their specific needs and challenges in relating to their children.
3. Teachers would benefit from additional training on working with parents, as their initial education often does not emphasize the important role of parents in children's development.
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Problem gambling, gambling dependency and gambling addiction as described by health and social workers in focus groups interviews- Gapro care Åland. Anette Häggblom, Åland University of Applied Sciences
Culturally adapted health care, why and how? Kulturelt tilpassede helsetjenester, hvorfor og hvordan? Ole Mathis Hetta, Saami Public Health/samisk samfunnsmedisin.
The document discusses issues around disability and access to substance abuse programs in Finland. It notes that a 2007 survey found over 12,000 cases involving people with disabilities, including visual impairments, hearing impairments, physical disabilities, and developmental or neurological disorders. It describes projects by the Finnish Blue Ribbon organization to prevent harms from intoxicants for people with disabilities and improve collaboration between disability and substance abuse services. The current VAPA program works to promote cooperation across sectors, advocate for recognition of disability issues, and ensure access to information on intoxicant issues for people with disabilities.
The document summarizes Telemark County's public health program, known as the Telemark Model. The model aims to promote health and reduce health differences among the population of Telemark through initiatives in kindergartens and schools. It focuses on children, youth, and the elderly. The program establishes health as a priority in planning and uses a holistic approach. Key aspects include healthy eating, physical activity, and mental health programs. Cooperation with stakeholders and national initiatives helps drive implementation. Evaluation found the school setting effective for reaching people and establishing healthy habits early.
The document discusses a health initiative in the Alna district of Oslo, Norway aimed at starting health information and physical activities for women. The main goals are to promote equal health opportunities and reduce differences through health education programs, language classes, and physical activity groups. Over 180 women regularly participate in training and education. Challenges include communication barriers due to language and cultural differences, as well as securing long-term funding. Next steps involve integrating health topics into language courses and expanding empowerment programs.
Den nya lagen om hälso- och sjukvård stöder strukturerna och processerna i främjandet av välfärd och hälsa. Taru Koivisto, Social- och hälsovårdsministeriet i Finland.
Public Health Statistics: why and how? Facts - analysis - plan - action: A better foundation for improving Public Health. Pål Harald Kippenes, Directorate of Health, Norway.
The NDPHS is a partnership committed to improving health and social well-being in Northern Europe. It aims to promote sustainable development through cooperation across several sectors, including economic, security, research, environment, and health. The NDPHS works to reduce communicable diseases like HIV/AIDS and tuberculosis, and prevent lifestyle-related non-communicable diseases. It develops policy recommendations, facilitates regional projects, and disseminates information to stakeholders. The partnership also takes a leading role in the EU Strategy for the Baltic Sea Region to address health priorities in the region.
This document discusses health promotion in Finland. It describes a national development program called KASTE that aims to link knowledge management practices to health promotion through measures like prevention, workforce development, and integrated social and health care services. It also describes a regional health promotion program managed through nursing and tools used for health promotion management. Finally, it discusses challenges around knowledge exploitation and the need for training on health promotion strategies and management tools to better implement national health promotion programs at the local level in Finland.
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1. The document discusses the development of Own Health Corners in the Hospital District of Etelä-Savo, Finland to provide citizens with reliable health information and self-care services.
2. There are now 24 Own Health Corners across the region that offer health measurements, information on lifestyle topics, and events.
3. An evaluation found the most popular corners provided personal guidance, while some needed improvements to privacy and comfort. Expanding online resources was also discussed.
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Long distances and lack of services portray the life in rural areas in Finland - Results from Emotional survey. Virpi Kuvaja-Köllner, Anna Karttunen, Aija Kettunen and Kerstin Wessig
1) The study examined how motivation and employment status influence the time spent exercising and health outcomes in older adults.
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3) Exercising moderately to heavily was shown to improve health-related quality of life scores and metabolic risk scores.
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These lecture slides, by Dr Sidra Arshad, offer a quick overview of the physiological basis of a normal electrocardiogram.
Learning objectives:
1. Define an electrocardiogram (ECG) and electrocardiography
2. Describe how dipoles generated by the heart produce the waveforms of the ECG
3. Describe the components of a normal electrocardiogram of a typical bipolar lead (limb II)
4. Differentiate between intervals and segments
5. Enlist some common indications for obtaining an ECG
6. Describe the flow of current around the heart during the cardiac cycle
7. Discuss the placement and polarity of the leads of electrocardiograph
8. Describe the normal electrocardiograms recorded from the limb leads and explain the physiological basis of the different records that are obtained
9. Define mean electrical vector (axis) of the heart and give the normal range
10. Define the mean QRS vector
11. Describe the axes of leads (hexagonal reference system)
12. Comprehend the vectorial analysis of the normal ECG
13. Determine the mean electrical axis of the ventricular QRS and appreciate the mean axis deviation
14. Explain the concepts of current of injury, J point, and their significance
Study Resources:
1. Chapter 11, Guyton and Hall Textbook of Medical Physiology, 14th edition
2. Chapter 9, Human Physiology - From Cells to Systems, Lauralee Sherwood, 9th edition
3. Chapter 29, Ganong’s Review of Medical Physiology, 26th edition
4. Electrocardiogram, StatPearls - https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK549803/
5. ECG in Medical Practice by ABM Abdullah, 4th edition
6. Chapter 3, Cardiology Explained, https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK2214/
7. ECG Basics, http://www.nataliescasebook.com/tag/e-c-g-basics
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Muktapishti is a traditional Ayurvedic preparation made from Shoditha Mukta (Purified Pearl), is believed to help regulate thyroid function and reduce symptoms of hyperthyroidism due to its cooling and balancing properties. Clinical evidence on its efficacy remains limited, necessitating further research to validate its therapeutic benefits.
These lecture slides, by Dr Sidra Arshad, offer a simplified look into the mechanisms involved in the regulation of respiration:
Learning objectives:
1. Describe the organisation of respiratory center
2. Describe the nervous control of inspiration and respiratory rhythm
3. Describe the functions of the dorsal and respiratory groups of neurons
4. Describe the influences of the Pneumotaxic and Apneustic centers
5. Explain the role of Hering-Breur inflation reflex in regulation of inspiration
6. Explain the role of central chemoreceptors in regulation of respiration
7. Explain the role of peripheral chemoreceptors in regulation of respiration
8. Explain the regulation of respiration during exercise
9. Integrate the respiratory regulatory mechanisms
10. Describe the Cheyne-Stokes breathing
Study Resources:
1. Chapter 42, Guyton and Hall Textbook of Medical Physiology, 14th edition
2. Chapter 36, Ganong’s Review of Medical Physiology, 26th edition
3. Chapter 13, Human Physiology by Lauralee Sherwood, 9th edition
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1. Implementation of the
FRIENDS-program in Finnish
schools – experiences and
research
The 10th Nordic Public Health Conference,
25.8.2011
Friends-session 15.45-17.15
Friends-planner Nina Aartokallio
Children of the Station
2. Children of the Station
Basic task of Children of the Station is to
further the healthy growth of the youth as
well as to prevent social exclusion,
violence, crime and misuse of intoxicants.
Our organization aims to enhance the well-
being of children, youth and families.
3. Background
Why do we need Friends-programs?
In Finland about 15 to 20 % of school-aged
children suffer from some kind of mental
disorder
Social exclusion, loneliness, risky behavior,
eating disorders, not enjoying school etc.
are our actual concerns
4. Friends-program in Finland
Two full-time workers – running trainings in Finnish
and Swedish (about 20 per year)
At the moment Friends for children (2006) and
Friends for youth (2008)
Fun Friends (age 4-7) pilot in 2012.
Children of the Station has trained about 1850
professionals working in schools and with youth
Over 17 000 pupils have participated in the
program since 2006
5. Friends-program in Finland
Used in classroom setting in order to avoid
stigmatization
Exploiting the multioccupational knowledge:
teachers, school nurses, school
psychologists, social workers, youth leaders
etc.
Also used with immigrant pupils and 10th-
graders
6. Research made in Finland
In co-operation with National Institute of Health
and Welfare (2006-2007).
- The aim was to test how the program fits into
Finnish school system and to measure the
prevalence of pupils´ anxiety and depression
symptoms.
Tiippana (2009) examined the effect of the Friends-
program on depression, anxiety and self-esteem
(total of 610 youngsters).
7. Experiences and feedback
Trainers have been satisfied with our one-day
training and materials – easy to use
Some schools have Friends as a part of the
curriculum
Amount of time in classroom and parental
involvement
Co-operation partners and networks are
important
8. Future plans and goals
All Friends-programs available in Finnish and
Swedish
Increase the amount of participating schools
Secure funding
More research in Finland
More co-operation in Finland and
internationally
9. Pupil:
” I’ve learnt to believe in myself. In some exciting
situations I’ve learnt to use helpful thoughts”
Teacher:
“Attitude towards my students changed as I gained
more knowledge about my pupils. I learnt to see
their individual strenghts.”
Parent:
“It’s important for the adolescents to notice that
others have the similar feelings of shame or
embarrassment and that they’re not by themselves
with their feelings. “