10 research outputs found
An investigation of ESOL provision for adult Syrian refugees in Ireland: voices of support providers
This chapter describes a research project entitled An investigation of language and intercultural
support for Syrian refugees in Ireland which explored the language and intercultural needs and
supports provided to Syrian refugees who are resettling in towns across Ireland under the Irish
Refugee Protection Programme (IRPP). This chapter focuses on the findings in relation to the
provision of ESOL courses for adult refugees in the programme delivered by the local Education
and Training Boards (ETBs). Through consultation with support providers from educational,
community and NGO sectors across a number of resettlement towns in Ireland, the researchers
seek to evaluate existing services, identify needs, and inform the development of additional
supports in relation to English language supports for Syrian refugees in Ireland. Findings
suggest that there are important lessons to be learnt in relation to the duration, intensity, content
and format of the ESOL provision provided to these students and highlight an urgent need for the
development of clear guidelines and appropriate training for the support providers involved
Beyond ESOL provision: perspectives on language, intercultural and integration support for Syrian refugees in Ireland
This chapter is the second in this volume (the first being Chapter 5) to report on a research
project investigating language and intercultural support for Syrian refugees who are being
resettled in towns across Ireland under the Irish Refugee Protection Programme (IRPP).
Based on the perspectives of ESOL providers, resettlement workers, representatives of NGOs
and organizations involved in the IRPP, as well as community-based service providers and
volunteers, it explores the language and intercultural supports available to Syrian refugees
beyond the official provision of English language training. Its findings indicate the need for
intercultural training for those working with refugees, appropriate responses to refugeesā
diverse needs, and support for sustainable integration in host communities. Emerging
linguistic and cultural challenges faced by Syrian refugees in relation to employment,
education, and social inclusion are discussed; the findings of this research point to the need
for clear policy on refugee resettlement in Ireland
Heart Failure Virtual Consultation: bridging the gap of heart failure care in the community - A mixed-methods evaluation
Beyond ESOL provision: perspectives on language, intercultural and integration support for Syrian refugees in Ireland
This chapter is the second in this volume (the first being Chapter 5) to report on a research
project investigating language and intercultural support for Syrian refugees who are being
resettled in towns across Ireland under the Irish Refugee Protection Programme (IRPP).
Based on the perspectives of ESOL providers, resettlement workers, representatives of NGOs
and organizations involved in the IRPP, as well as community-based service providers and
volunteers, it explores the language and intercultural supports available to Syrian refugees
beyond the official provision of English language training. Its findings indicate the need for
intercultural training for those working with refugees, appropriate responses to refugeesā
diverse needs, and support for sustainable integration in host communities. Emerging
linguistic and cultural challenges faced by Syrian refugees in relation to employment,
education, and social inclusion are discussed; the findings of this research point to the need
for clear policy on refugee resettlement in Ireland
Syrian voices: an exploration of the language learning needs and integration supports for adult Syrian refugees in Ireland
This paper describes a research project investigating language and intercultural support for
adult Syrian refugees in Ireland under the Irish Refugee Protection Programme (IRPP).
Learning the language of the host community has been identified as a crucial factor in
resettlement satisfaction for adult refugees, with particular difficulties reported in relation to
older refugees, women, and those with low levels of literacy. This paper focuses on the voices
of twenty-six adult Syrian refugees concerning their ongoing acquisition of English and
interactions with members of the local community in the one to two years since their arrival,
exploring their views regarding the importance of learning English and their perceptions of
what constitutes both useful language learning supports and particular challenges for them.
Findings point to the importance of language acquisition for adult refugees not only in relation
to their prospects for employment, social interaction, and access to accurate information but
also in relation to their sense of personal well-being, dignity and autonomy. The research
highlights the need for a flexible approach to language learning and teaching in this context,
utilizing a range of technological and bilingual supports, which respond to the particular
circumstances, complex needs and previous learning experiences of the learners
An investigation of ESOL provision for adult Syrian refugees in Ireland: voices of support providers
This chapter describes a research project entitled An investigation of language and intercultural
support for Syrian refugees in Ireland which explored the language and intercultural needs and
supports provided to Syrian refugees who are resettling in towns across Ireland under the Irish
Refugee Protection Programme (IRPP). This chapter focuses on the findings in relation to the
provision of ESOL courses for adult refugees in the programme delivered by the local Education
and Training Boards (ETBs). Through consultation with support providers from educational,
community and NGO sectors across a number of resettlement towns in Ireland, the researchers
seek to evaluate existing services, identify needs, and inform the development of additional
supports in relation to English language supports for Syrian refugees in Ireland. Findings
suggest that there are important lessons to be learnt in relation to the duration, intensity, content
and format of the ESOL provision provided to these students and highlight an urgent need for the
development of clear guidelines and appropriate training for the support providers involved
Benefits of Utilizing the Documentary Super Size Me in a College Health-Related Fitness Course
Fast food culture has been evolving for over 30 years. Starting in California, fast food chains have infiltrated almost every facet of a personās life. Fast food is not just served in restaurants but every where you can imagine, even in places that should be the model of health and wellness, hospitals. Unhealthy food has become a part of many peopleās daily lives and research shows that 41% of adults surveyed by the Pew Research Center visit a fast food restaurant at least weekly (Taylor et.al, 2006). Taylor also notes that 59% of the 18-29 year-olds surveyed eat fast food at least once a week (2006). The money Americans have spent on fast food over the past 30 years has increased from 110 billion which represents about a quarter of the adults in the United States who consume nearly three hamburgers and four orders of fries every week (Schlosser, 2001). McDonaldās, the leader of the pack, accounts for 43% of the total U.S. fast food market, operating more than 30,000 restaurants in more than 100 countries on 6 continents (Super Size Me, 2006)
Online news media reporting of ketamine as a treatment for depression from 2000 to 2017.
OBJECTIVES
Since the first reporting of ketamine's antidepressant effects in 2000, there has been growing public interest in this novel rapid-acting treatment for depression despite its abuse potential. Online media is an increasingly popular way for the general public to source information. Our objective was to examine how online news outlets have portrayed ketamine as an antidepressant by ascertaining the volume and content of relevant articles and trends over time.
METHODS
In this semi-quantitative study, we identified articles regarding ketamine's use in depression from the 30 most popular English-language online news-generating sources over 18 years (2000-2017). Articles were then blindly assessed by 2 independent raters, who analysed the texts by quantifying the presence/absence of 12 content items.
RESULTS
We identified 97 articles, the number of which has increased since the first online news report in 2006. Most (69%) came from the USA and nearly all correctly stated the indications for ketamine. About half of the most recent articles mentioned abuse potential and 27% of articles referred to risks of unregulated use of ketamine. Just under 20% of articles referred to the lack of evidence regarding direct comparisons between ketamine and other currently available antidepressants. There was no difference in the overall level of detail within the articles during the study time period.
CONCLUSIONS
Online news media articles have been generally positive about ketamine for treating depression but need to be interpreted with caution as many of them did not discuss negative aspects of ketamine and made unsubstantiated claims about ketamine