Louise Gare, Susan Denman and James Pearson
This paper presents the main findings of an evaluation study that measured the impact of “In Focus”, a drug education resource for use by teachers working in lessons with…
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This paper presents the main findings of an evaluation study that measured the impact of “In Focus”, a drug education resource for use by teachers working in lessons with 12‐13‐year old children. The resource, which comprised an interactive drug education computer program and associated lesson plans, was evaluated for outcomes using a controlled pre‐ and post‐test pupils’ questionnaire and processes by means of focus groups (pupils) and semi‐structured interviews (teachers). Questionnaires were completed both at pre‐ and post‐test by 762 pupils, in nine schools. After the lessons, small increases in knowledge were found in the intervention group. No significant changes in attitudes or intended behaviour patterns were discernible. The pupils felt they had learned a lot and had enjoyed using the In Focus program. The teachers involved in using the resource had not been provided with training to familiarise them with the use of the resource. Furthermore, many did not use the computer program within the context of the lessons contained in the resource. However, they considered the computer program to be useful in generating discussion in the classroom. This paper concludes that the In Focus resource had a limited impact on knowledge levels of pupils and no impact on attitudes, probably on account of the resource not being used in accordance with instructions. The resource was acceptable to teachers and pupils and is considered worthy of further development.
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Susan Denman, Jane Reeves and Ian McCafferty
Reports on a trip to St Petersburg and Russian attitudes to healtheducation as well as some of the health problems in Russia. Outlineseducational practices in Russia – looks at…
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Reports on a trip to St Petersburg and Russian attitudes to health education as well as some of the health problems in Russia. Outlines educational practices in Russia – looks at lack of support with regard to the development of health education policies and the growing desire to press for change. Concludes that, in addition to environmental and economic difficulties, there is a substantial threat from the Western problems of alcohol, illegal drugs and HIV; some of the more pressing concerns related to disease prevention and nutritional health have delayed the resources allocated to health education in the curriculum.
An integral part of the health‐promoting school approach is the development of sound links and partnerships with parents. Highlights the benefits of fostering home‐school liaison…
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An integral part of the health‐promoting school approach is the development of sound links and partnerships with parents. Highlights the benefits of fostering home‐school liaison in relation to both general education and health promotion. Discusses activity in this area in terms of a continuum, with information on the curriculum given by schools at one end and community partnerships at the other. Concludes from the findings of recent surveys that, in England, schools are at the early stages of developing liaison with parents. Identifies a number of barriers to progress. Calls for clear, realistic policies at the national level, and for practical guidance that would enable schools to convert policy to practice.
Is food allergy one of the trials of the twentieth century, or is its apparently common occurrence mainly due to improved diagnosis?
Although the condition of food allergy has not always been clearly defined the concept has, in recent years, attracted considerable attention particularly as it is commonly…
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Although the condition of food allergy has not always been clearly defined the concept has, in recent years, attracted considerable attention particularly as it is commonly believed that the incidence is increasing and that the condition is exacerbated by modern methods of food processing. The common belief that the medical profession is not sufficiently well informed to deal with the problem has led to a marked growth in ‘alternative methods’ of diagnosis and treatment many of which have little scientific basis. Against this background the Royal College of Physicians, in conjunction with the British Nutrition Foundation, established a joint committee to study the problem and make any recommendations considered necessary. Susan Holmes BSc, SRN, presents a summary of the report and its recommendations.
The general quality of milk supplied by the cows will also affect the question, and in this connection it may be noted that Mr. Lehmann stated to the Departmental Committee that…
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The general quality of milk supplied by the cows will also affect the question, and in this connection it may be noted that Mr. Lehmann stated to the Departmental Committee that Dutch cows do not produce a milk so rich in fat as these of Switzerland; an examination of the figures given tends to corroborate this view. Dutch milks appear to require concentration to a higher degree in order to provide as large a proportion of fat as Swiss or Norwegian made milk.
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Isai Amutan Krishnan, Jariah Mohd Jan and Siti Zaidah Binti Zainuddin
The purpose of this paper is to explore the knowledge of lexical items in a job interview by recent graduates.
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Purpose
The purpose of this paper is to explore the knowledge of lexical items in a job interview by recent graduates.
Design/methodology/approach
The data were collected from one of the organisations in the Klang Valley, Malaysia. Twenty-seven recent graduates participated in the study. The structured standard interview questions were used to elicit the job interview data. The data were recorded and analysed qualitatively by using Allwood's (1999a, b, c) communicative behaviour theory.
Findings
The findings showed that the lexical items used by the interviewees varied and revealed their knowledge of lexical items in relation to these five characteristics: personality, skills, capability, experience and self-motivation. The successful interviewees reflected their knowledge of lexical items that indicated their confidence in in the job interviews. The lexical items used by the reserved interviewees were limited that displayed their personalities and reflected uncertainty and lack of confidence. The unsuccessful interviewees used limited lexical items and were vague and evasive in answering questions. This could also be not convincing enough to influence the outcome of the interviews positively.
Practical implications
The findings of this study can assist policymakers such as officials of higher learning institutions to integrate interview workshops and mock interviews into their current curriculum as a form of preparation for undergraduates. These mock interviews can be more appropriate if experienced interviewers are utilised from the outsourcing organisations.
Social implications
It creates an awareness for job applicants especially undergraduates after completing their studies that knowledge of lexical items are important in job interviews.
Originality/value
The use of appropriate lexical items play an important role in job interviews as they have shown that all the successful interviewees had used them to good effect in their interactions with the interviewer.