Unmet goals of tracking: within-track heterogeneity of students' expectations for

Educational systems are often characterized by some form(s) of ability grouping, like tracking. Although substantial variation in the implementation of these practices exists, it is always the aim to improve teaching efficiency by creating homogeneous groups of students in terms of capabilities and performances as well as expected pathways. If students’ expected pathways (university, graduate school, or working) are in line with the goals of tracking, one might presume that these expectations are rather homogeneous within tracks and heterogeneous between tracks. In Flanders (the northern region of Belgium), the educational system consists of four tracks. Many students start out in the most prestigious, academic track. If they fail to gain the necessary credentials, they move to the less esteemed technical and vocational tracks. Therefore, the educational system has been called a 'cascade system'. We presume that this cascade system creates homogeneous expectations in the academic track, though heterogeneous expectations in the technical and vocational tracks. We use data from the International Study of City Youth (ISCY), gathered during the 2013-2014 school year from 2354 pupils of the tenth grade across 30 secondary schools in the city of Ghent, Flanders. Preliminary results suggest that the technical and vocational tracks show more heterogeneity in student’s expectations than the academic track. If tracking does not fulfill the desired goals in some tracks, tracking practices should be questioned as tracking occurs along social and ethnic lines, causing social inequality

Esa 12th Conference: Differences, Inequalities and Sociological Imagination: Abstract Book

Esa 12th Conference: Differences, Inequalities and Sociological Imagination: Abstract Boo

Using realist approaches to explain and understand the optimal use of paramedics in primary care

Paramedics, with their generalist clinical background acquired from ambulance service experience, are increasingly employed in primary care. However, the specific contribution paramedics can offer to the primary care workforce has not been distinctly outlined. This thesis aims to address this uncertainty, employing realist approaches to construct a programme theory. This theory is derived from evidence gathered through five interconnected studies, enriched by active involvement and engagement with stakeholders, patients, and the public. An exploratory systematic review of the literature published in the United Kingdom (UK) identified gaps in the evidence base on the subject and enabled the production of an initial programme theory. This initial programme theory was refined following a broader realist review, which included a range of document sources across a global scale, and integration with key substantive theories. Realist evaluation unfolded in three consecutive phases, each contributing to the refinement of the middle-range program theory: - In Phase I, a mixed-methods cross-sectional survey of paramedics in primary care in the UK was conducted to comprehend the existing practices of paramedics within the NHS. - Phase II involved an analytic auto-netnography, where the DPhil student observed online conversations among paramedics in primary care. This exploration aimed to understand paramedics' perceptions of their role and provided a unique perspective for the student as a practitioner-researcher. - Phase III utilised focused observations and interviews to delve into the impact of paramedics on the primary care workforce. This comparative study collected data from sixty participants across fifteen sites in the UK, and twelve participants across three sites in a specific region in Canada. The culmination of findings from each phase led to the development of a final programme theory, encompassing three conceptual categories: Expectations associated with paramedics in primary care, the transition of paramedics into primary care roles, and the roles and responsibilities of paramedics in primary care. Based on the evidence generated, there are four key recommendations regarding how paramedics work in primary care: 1. A clear strategy for communication of the paramedic’s role in primary care 2. Developing a comprehensive curriculum framework for paramedics in primary care 3. The need for an effective transition support structure 4. Changes to legislation and policy Addressing these recommendations on education, implementation and policy adjustments would likely enable paramedics optimise their contribution to primary care teams

SOCIAL SCIENCES POSTGRADUATE INTERNATIONAL SEMINAR (SSPIS) 2017

The objectives of this seminar are: To provide an avenue for postgraduate students to present their research findings, impart knowledge and get feedback; To promote interactions among participants; To enhance networking among researchers; and To assist postgraduate students with publication opportunities

CIMODE 2016: 3º Congresso Internacional de Moda e Design: proceedings

O CIMODE 2016 é o terceiro Congresso Internacional de Moda e Design, a decorrer de 9 a 12 de maio de 2016 na cidade de Buenos Aires, subordinado ao tema : EM--‐TRAMAS. A presente edição é organizada pela Faculdade de Arquitetura, Desenho e Urbanismo da Universidade de Buenos Aires, em conjunto com o Departamento de Engenharia Têxtil da Universidade do Minho e com a ABEPEM – Associação Brasileira de Estudos e Pesquisa em Moda.info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersio