CHARGE syndrome is a medical diagnosis. Can it also be an educational diagnosis?

CHARGE syndrome is a common cause of congenital deafblindness, but it has been contended individuals with CHARGE form a distinct group within the broader deafblind population. This thesis explores the education of learners with CHARGE and what the similarities and differences between these two groups might be. A review of literature identifies reported anomalies that may impact upon learning and development, and establishes very limited research-based evidence is available with regard to educational practice with this group of learners. Cycle 1 of this investigation involved document analysis of educational reports, revealing internal factors considered to influence learning and development, and external factors including assessment, support from external professionals and teaching strategies. These were explored further in Cycle 2 involving a questionnaire to teachers of a child with CHARGE and interviews of practitioners in an overseas educational establishment. Commonalities and distinctions between learners with CHARGE and the wider deafblind population were found, and also that established educational deafblind practice is applicable to learners with CHARGE, but that strategies may be alternatively employed and additional strategies also required. A variation in educational provision was also found according to the type of placement attended. In conclusion it was considered that, in a broad sense, educationally there is something unique and distinct in learners with CHARGE

Hurricane Katrina - Two Years Later: In Their Own Words (part 5)

One of the most important things that would help New Orleans rebound is education. The education system in New Orleans, as in Louisiana as a whole, hasn't been great. But we have an opportunity to build a new one that ranks high, not only in the southeast, but in the entire United States

I\u27ll hop upon my pony and I\u27ll ride away down the trail [first line of chorus]

Performance Medium: Piano, Voice and Chord

Mechanical deterioration of wheels and rails under winter conditions – mechanisms and consequences

This study focuses on identifying and understanding the core phenomena behind winter-related issues with regard to railways. State-of-the-art knowledge regarding the mechanical deterioration of wheels and rails is employed to obtain a first estimation of the influence of the different phenomena and to find out under which circumstances they are influential. The interaction between these different phenomena is discussed, as this additional level of complexity is necessary to develop a complete understanding

Fungal Digestion of Microplastics

Plastic pollution has been a growing concern ever since the first mass produced form of synthetic plastic was created in 1907. The extent and effects associated with decades of plastic and microplastic pollution are the focus of current scientific studies, and methodology to quantify and identify the presence of microplastics in both land and aquatic environments. The purpose of this study is to determine the best conditions to degrade microplastics effectively. This was determined through the use of several forms of Fungi to observe and report changes in the microplastics, as well as possible changes in the microplastics due to prior environmental exposure such as heat that can affect the digestion

MY Team vs. OUR Team: Bandwagon Fan Culture in Sports

Throughout history, sporting events have been the center of entertainment; the uncertainty of the outcome is what keeps spectators coming back for more. With over 300 million worldwide spectating fans during the 2011-2012 season of amateur and professional sports, it is the world’s largest form of entertainment (ESPN, 2012). Though sporting events are widely watched, franchises are often left with empty stadiums and low turnouts when they are in a losing season, but have full attendance when they are winning. For this study, more than 150 NCAA Division I football and men’s basketball fans were interviewed and observed over a two-month period during the 2013-2014 season. The specific aim of this research is to determine what makes a fan support a franchise team mainly when they are winning. Preliminary data analysis reveals several of the reasons or motivations for fans—despite their best intentions—becoming “fair weather” or bandwagon fans