Nurturing Potential: The Impact of Talent Development on Underrepresented Gifted Populations

Data on gifted education show a clear problem: lack of diversity in gifted education programs. This fact is compounded by additional data showing a disparaging difference in achievement of Caucasian versus minority students. Together, these concepts are referred to as the excellence gap in gifted education. Talent development, or the location and nurturing of potential talent in underrepresented populations, has been recommended in the gifted community as a possible step in resolving these inequities (Ellis & Martin, 2017; Ford, 2010; National Association of Gifted Children [NAGC], 2015; Reinhard, 2016; Thornbury, 2010). Through an explanatory mixed methods study, this research analyzed the impact implementation of talent development strategies had on underrepresented populations regarding achievement, motivation, and location of potential in a diverse, mid-sized, urban district. The study focused on implementation of six talent development components (alternative identification methods, training teachers, increased collaboration, adjusted curriculum, cultivation of support networks, and increased communication between home and school) with high-ability fourth- and fifth-grade students at two of six elementary schools in the district over a 12-week period. Findings of the study showed talent development reified “the Achilles Heel of gifted education is its inability to adequately include children who don’t fall into the nice, neat stereotype of good student” (Renzulli, 2005, p. 80); and talent development can serve as the vehicle of promise for typically underrepresented students as it encourages educators to locate, support, and serve students who do not fit the predetermined mold but show potential for high achievement and success (Burney & Beilke, 2008)

A Case Study Exploring Organizational Development and Performance Management in the Operational Infrastructure of a Professional Working Organization, Using Academic Constructs

Curriculum, as a concept, has been historically associated with traditional schooling, but the reality is that its application extends to many arenas beyond academia. Through the case study lens, this dissertation utilized the ideologies of curricular theorists John Dewey, John Franklin Bobbitt, and Ralph Tyler to explore how intended, enacted, and assessed curricula phases can integrate into a professional working organization’s comprehensive functionality and materialize into the planning and implementation of its operational infrastructure. Following content analysis of a selected institution’s operational system, using closed codes, a descriptive comprehensive curriculum was designed to address the research purpose of understanding employee performance and organizational outcomes. Findings indicated that curricular phases are inherently embedded into the organizational development and performance management of nonacademic spaces; moreover, the framework of an organization’s operational infrastructure consists largely of curriculum elements. The primary research implication invokes being able to manage the efficiency and effectiveness levels of (a) personnel unit performance and (b) the workplace environment, through curriculum analysis and prescription

Developing a Clinical Guideline With Embedded Algorithm for the Dosing Frequency of Amoxicillin in Pediatric Group A-Beta Hemolytic Streptococcal Pharyngitis

Group A-beta hemolytic streptococcus (GABHS) pharyngitis, commonly called “strep throat,” is a commonly seen diagnosis in primary care--most commonly seen in individuals aged 5-15 years. Worldwide, 616 million estimated cases of GABHS pharyngitis occur annually. Rheumatic heart disease, which might be a consequence of GABHS pharyngitis, is estimated to cause about 6 million years of life lost annually. In spite of the wide prevalence of the disease, in the current literature, there are differing guidelines regarding treatment of GABHS pharyngitis, specifically with regard to the dosing frequency of amoxicillin. Amoxicillin is a frequently recommended and utilized drug in the treatment of GABHS pharyngitis, often chosen for its palatability and ease of administration. Current literature shows increasing trends toward once daily dosing of amoxicillin in the treatment of GABHS pharyngitis although twice daily dosing was and is still widely utilized. This Doctor of Nursing Practice capstone project evaluated whether a clinical algorithm with embedded algorithm utilizing current evidence-based practice and expert opinions could improve provider proficiency in dosing as well as improve patient outcomes and adherence

Location-based and contextual mobile learning. A STELLAR Small-Scale Study

This study starts from several inputs that the partners have collected from previous and current running research projects and a workshop organised at the STELLAR Alpine Rendevous 2010. In the study, several steps have been taken, firstly a literature review and analysis of existing systems; secondly, mobile learning experts have been involved in a concept mapping study to identify the main challenges that can be solved via mobile learning; and thirdly, an identification of educational patterns based on these examples has been done. Out of this study the partners aim to develop an educational framework for contextual learning as a unifying approach in the field. Therefore one of our central research questions is: how can we investigate, theorise, model and support contextual learning

Educating for Indigenous health equity: An international consensus statement

The determinants of health inequities between Indigenous and non-Indigenous populations include factors amenable to medical education’s influence, for example, the competence of the medical workforce to provide effective and equitable care to Indigenous populations. Medical education institutions have an important role to play in eliminating these inequities. However, there is evidence that medical education is not adequately fulfilling this role, and in fact may be complicit in perpetuating inequities. This article seeks to examine the factors underpinning medical education’s role in Indigenous health inequity, in order to inform interventions to address these factors. The authors developed a consensus statement that synthesizes evidence from research, evaluation, and the collective experience of an international research collaboration including experts in Indigenous medical education. The statement describes foundational processes that limit Indigenous health development in medical education and articulates key principles that can be applied at multiple levels to advance Indigenous health equity. The authors recognize colonization, racism, and privilege as fundamental determinants of Indigenous health that are also deeply embedded in Western medical education. In order to contribute effectively to Indigenous health development, medical education institutions must engage in decolonization processes and address racism and privilege at curricular and institutional levels. Indigenous health curricula must be formalized and comprehensive, and must be consistently reinforced in all educational environments. Institutions’ responsibilities extend to advocacy for health system and broader societal reform to reduce and eliminate health inequities. These activities must be adequately resourced and underpinned by investment in infrastructure and Indigenous leadership

SUSTAINABILITY PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENT OF HASANUDDIN UNIVERSITY THROUGH A GRAPHICAL ASSESSMENT OF SUSTAINABILITY IN UNIVERSITIES (GASU)

This study aims to analyze the sustainability performance of Hasanuddin University. This study used six assessment dimensions: profile, economic, environmental, social, educational, and interrelated issues and dimensions. For each category, an assessment is given for the university's factual performance. The method used in this study is descriptive qualitative using GASU (Graphical Assessment of Sustainability in University) tools. The results showed that Hasanuddin University has good sustainability performance in all aspects of sustainability. The highest sustainability value is obtained by the educational aspect (100%) and the social aspect (75%). This aspect brings a high value because Hasanudin University is engaged in developing knowledge and education. The value of sustainability in other aspects, such as profile, economic, and environmental, is still at a good level because the value obtained is not less than 50%. Although Hasanuddin University has a good sustainability performance, there is still a need to improve the aspects of interrelated issues and dimensions (33%) because this aspect has the lowest value.Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis kinerja keberlanjutan Universitas Hasanuddin. Penelitian ini menggunakan 6 dimensi penilaian yaitu; profil, ekonomi, lingkungan, sosial, pendidikan dan isu dan dimensi yang saling terkait. Untuk setiap kategori, ada penilaian yang diberikan untuk kinerja faktual universitas. Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah kualitatif deskriptif dengan menggunakan tools GASU (Graphical Assessment of Sustainability in University). Hasil penelitian menunjukan bahwa Universitas Hasanuddin memiliki kinerja keberlanjutan yang baik untuk seluruh aspek keberlanjutan. Nilai keberlanjutan paling tinggi diperoleh oleh aspek pendidikan (100%) dan aspek sosial (75%). Aspek ini memperoleh nilai yang tinggi karena Universitas Hasanudin merupakan entitas yang bergerak dibidang pengembangan pengetahuan dan pendidikan. Nilai keberlanjutan pada aspek-aspek lainnya seperti aspek profil, aspek ekonomi, dan aspek lingkungan masih berada pada tingkat yang baik karena nilai yang diperoleh tidak kurang dari 50%. Walaupun Universitas Hasanuddin memiliki kinerja keberlanjutn yang baik, masih perlu adanya peningkatan pada aspek isu dan dimensi yang saling terkait (33%) karena aspek ini memiliki nilai paling rendah

MOBILE and the provision of total joint replacement

Modern joint replacements have been available for 45 years, but we still do not have clear indications for these interventions, and we do not know how to optimize the outcome for patients who agree to have them done. The MOBILE programme has been investigating these issues in relation to primary total hip and knee joint replacements, using mixed methods research