Educating teachers on vision and reading: A source packet for the community-minded optometrist

In order to promote the recognition of visual dysfunction in the classroom, a presentation has been designed for optometrists to give to educators in a lecture and slide format with demonstrations. The behavioral definition of vision is the basis of the presentation, which also includes a discussion on vision development, visual symptoms in the classroom, vision screenings and vision therapy. These slides and handout formats are the follow-up of a prior thesis project

Evaluation of early neutral evaluation alternative dispute resolution in the social security and child support tribunal.

The full report (104 pp) and summary report (10 pp) are available at: http://www.justice.gov.uk/publications/early-neutral-evaluation-sscs.htmThe evaluation sought to establish the cost effectiveness of early neutral evaluation (a form of alternative dispute resolution) and whether it resulted in swifter, more proportionate resolution of cases. The research also aimed to establish appellant satisfaction with the process and the impact on and views of stakeholders.Ministry of Justic

Stepping out: information for families of young people with a disability moving from secondary school to adult life

Leaving secondary school means making the change from being a school student to becoming a young adult. It is a critical time and can have a significant impact on the lives of the young person and family members. This transition period involves many changes which can be both challenging and rewarding. It is a time of moving towards independence and may not always be an easy or smooth process. Choices about further study, training for work and moving out of home all need to be considered

Investigation of the inter- and intra-scanner reproducibility and repeatability of radiomics features in T1-weighted brain MRI

Open Access via the Wiley Agreement Acknowledgments This work was supported by the Industrial Centre for AI Research in digital Diagnostics (iCAIRD) which was funded by Innovate UK on behalf of UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) (project number: 104690) and the Roland Sutton Academic Trust (RSAT).Peer reviewedPublisher PD

Narrative and portfolio approaches to teacher professional standards

This paper analyses various uses of narrative in the exploration of teacher identity. It highlights the way many contemporary education writers use terminology such as &lsquo;storying lives&rsquo; and &lsquo;storied landscapes&rsquo; to describe teacher processes of reflection on practice. In this paper the authors discuss some recent approaches to narrative that incorporate or suggest systematic uses of narrative theory (Conle 2003, Kamler, 2001, Richardson, 2003). Consideration is also given to the links between critical ethnography and narrative in order to critique the use of teacher portfolios, as in a recent Australian initiative for the appraisal of beginning teachers. The authors conclude with an argument for the rehabilitation and refinement of narrative theory in the &lsquo;writing&rsquo; of teacher identity.<br /

Noticing a flow of networks

The world of the classroom is no less a &lsquo;flow of networks&rsquo; (Castells 1999) than the globalised world outside its doors. In this fluid context of the world outside and the inner world of identity, the linear and somewhat found understandings of reflective practice (Schon 1987) and observations of classroom practice may serve to limit rather than reveal. The authors of this paper have been engaging with the ways teachers shape personal and professional theory through a movement - oriented process of noticing (Moss et al 2004). Noticing,working at the elusive intersections of observation and construction, permits non-linear connections. Noticing theorised in this way draws on the physical (Mason 2002). The movement occurs between the seen and the seer &ndash; between beliefs, identity and responses. The movement of the eye in noticing touches the seen in various places &ndash; pulling in and out of focus that which is seen. The same movement brings in and out of focus the seer- the beliefs and values held and let go in the seeing. The focusing in the act requires convergence and divergence (&lsquo;Notitia&rsquo; being known -&lsquo;Middle English from Old French from Latin Notitia being known from notus past part. of noscere know&rsquo;). The paper will report on early data on the impact of implementing this theoretical model in mass teacher education at the University of Melbourne, Australia.<br /

Making the move: information for families of children with a disability making the move from primary to secondary school

Making the move provides information to help families support their son or daughter with a disability in making the move from primary school to secondary school. The information has been developed from: research findings, focus group meetings held across NSW, input from parents and service providers to a website forum, advice from a Project Advisory Group established by Ageing, Disability and Home Care, Department of Human Services NSW (ADHC). This resource is not intended to be exhaustive. Children and young people with a disability and their families are diverse and have wide ranging needs, interests and talents. For this reason the booklet gives general information only. Readers are encouraged to use the links and contacts to seek more specific information that will be relevant to their own needs and interests. Contacts, including phone numbers and websites, are located in the Useful contacts section at the end of this booklet

Keeping connected : identity, social connection and education for young people living with chronic illness

The ‘Keeping Connected’ project was a three year project \ud (2006-2009) co-funded by the Australian Research Council\ud and The Royal Children’s Hospital Education Institute.\ud Its focus was on young people who experience chronic illness-related \ud interruptions to their schooling. Its aims were to make visible the young\ud people, their experiences, voices, and concerns, and to explore the ways\ud in which they were being supported or hampered in various aspects\ud of their education trajectories. \ud The project brought together a large multi-disciplinary research team working\ud in collaboration with the RCH Education Institute with the aim of achieving\ud a better understanding of issues related to the support and engagement\ud of young people living and learning with ongoing health conditions.\ud Who and what do young people feel is important in creating, strengthening,\ud and maintaining educational and social connections in their lives? What do \ud parents feel are significant supports or challenges for young people (and their \ud families) experiencing interrupted schooling due to ongoing health issues?\ud What do education and health care professionals see as key areas of focus\ud in supporting young people to maintain social and educational connections?\ud This report highlights the clear and pressing need for a system of advocacy\ud on the part of young people and families within both health and education\ud systems—and between schools and hospitals. The Royal Children’s Hospital \ud Education Institute is well positioned to influence policy and practice\ud across these sectors