«È COME LEGGERE SOTTO L’EFFETTO DI SOSTANZE ALCOLICHE». LA DISLESSIA ATTRAVERSO LE AUTOBIOGRAFIE LINGUISTICHE DI UN GRUPPO DI STUDENTI CON DSA

Il contributo riporta i risultati di una ricerca sulle auto-rappresentazioni degli apprendenti di lingua che, tra il 2020 e il 2022, hanno frequentato i corsi di inglese rivolti a studenti universitari con DSA (Disturbi Specifici dell’Apprendimento) proposti dall’Università di Parma. I dati quantitativi e qualitativi sono stati ricavati da un corpus di autobiografie linguistiche redatte dagli studenti nel corso di un’attività didattica durante la prima parte del corso. La ricerca si concentra in particolare sulle rappresentazioni che gli studenti danno di se stessi e dei propri DSA, anche in relazione ai pari e alla famiglia. Le narrazioni, in cui spesso ricorrono espressioni originali e vengono evocate immagini insolite, sono analizzate anche alla luce della Teoria della Metafora e della Metonimia Concettuale (Lakoff, Johnson, 1980).   “It’s like reading under the effect of alcohol”. dyslexia through the linguistic autobiographies of a group of students with SLD  The present paper presents the results of a research study on the self-representations of language learners who, between 2020 and 2022, attended English Courses designed for University Students with SLD (Specific Learning Needs) at the University of Parma. The quantitative and qualitative data were drawn from a set of language autobiographies written by the students during a learning activity in the first part of the course. In particular, the study focuses on the representation the students give of themselves and of their SLD, also with respect to their peers and their family. The narratives, which often resort to unique and diverse linguistic expressions, are also discussed in light of the Conceptual Metaphor and Metonymy Theory (Lakoff, Johnson, 1980)

Universal Game Design for Learning: an innovative methodology to integrate into school and university curricula

Novel educational technologies and methodologies that create enthusiasm among students and promote learner engagement are becoming instructional priorities across all disciplines of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics). For example, Game-Based Learning has established itself as a methodology that addresses students engagement at different levels (student-centered learning, constructivist approach, shared social experience, systems thinking and so on). In this paper we show a generalized Game Design Methodology (GDM), which consists of four phases and includes the basic principles of the Universal Design for Learning (UDL) framework. Each phase of the proposed Universal Game-Design for Learning (UGDL) method is designed to allow students and teaching staff to develop the game and assess its progress throughout the entire process.Le nuove tecnologie e metodologie didattiche che creano entusiasmo negli studenti e promuovono il loro impegno stanno diventando priorità didattiche nell’insegnamento di tutte le discipline STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics). A questo proposito, l’apprendimento basato sui giochi si è recentemente affermato come una metodologia che stimola il coinvolgimento degli studenti a diversi livelli (apprendimento centrato sullo studente, approccio costruttivista, esperienza sociale condivisa, pensiero sistemico e così via). In questo articolo, discutiamo una generalizzazione della metodologia di progettazione dei giochi (GDM), composta da quattro fasi, attraverso l’inclusione dei principi di base dell’Universal Design for Learning (UDL). Ogni fase del metodo risultante e qui definito Universal Game-Design for Learning (UGDL) è progettata per consentire a studenti e docenti di sviluppare il gioco e valutarne i progressi durante l'intero processo

Instructional design per studenti con DSA: un’esperienza di didattica dell’inglese a distanza.

Since the academic year 2019/2020 the University of Parma has started a new course for those students with a learning disability who need a personalized educational plan in order to meet the English language requirements. The 2020 health emergency has made it necessary to redesign the course in a distance learning mode. This paper discusses the instructional design methods and strategies carried out throughout the course. More specifically, the article focuses on how the virtual learning environment was arranged according to the principles of accessible language teaching. The experience here discussed can be useful to all those language teachers currently involved in distance education

Complications of percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy: a surgical experience

AIM: Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) is a practical and safe option to place an alimentary gastrostomy. We observed that a relevant rate of complications are related to management of PEG. PATIENTS AND METHODS: We registered the patients treated in our Unit from September 1994 to December 2005. We placed 293 PEG (243 pts). Preferably using a tube 16 Fr, in 7 cases 18 Fr, in 21 cases 20 Fr and only in 3 cases 9 Fr. The median age was 69.8 years; ratio female:male 3:1. In 67 cases the treatment was carried out in not hospitalized patients. RESULTS: The incidence of late and early complications is statistically higher in hospitalized patients than at home. CONCLUSION: We think that a correct management of PEG (nurses correct information) and the experience of endoscopist and a dietician can significantly reduce the rate of complications

Edoxaban in Atrial Fibrillation and Venous Thromboembolism\u2014Ten Key Questions and Answers: A Practical Guide

Edoxaban is the fourth non-vitamin K antagonist oral anticoagulant now available for clinical use in the prevention of stroke/systemic embolism in atrial fibrillation (AF) and in the treatment of venous thromboembolism (VTE), after the completion of large-scale randomized comparative clinical trials with the vitamin K antagonist warfarin. Edoxaban has some peculiar pharmacological properties and outcome data. Here a group of experts in AF and VTE answers a set of questions on its practical use, trying to define the profile of patients that would be most appropriate for its use

Edoxaban in Atrial Fibrillation and Venous Thromboembolism—Ten Key Questions and Answers: A Practical Guide

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Serial 2-point ultrasonography plus D-Dimer vs whole-leg color-coded doppler ultrasonography for diagnosing suspected symptomatic deep vein thrombosis - A randomized controlled trial

Context Patients with suspected deep vein thrombosis ( DVT) of the lower extremities are usually investigated with ultrasonography either by the proximal veins ( 2-point ultrasonography) or the entire deep vein system ( whole- leg ultrasonography). The latter approach is thought to be better based on its ability to detect isolated calf vein thrombosis; however, it requires skilled operators and is mainly available only during working hours. No randomized comparisons are yet available evaluating the relative values of these 2 strategies. Objective To assess if the 2 diagnostic strategies are equivalent for the management of symptomatic outpatients with suspected DVT of the lower extremities. Design, Setting, and Patients A prospective, randomized, multicenter study of consecutive symptomatic outpatients ( n= 2465) with a first episode of suspected DVT of the lower extremities who were randomized to undergo 2- point or whole- leg ultrasonography. Data were taken from ultrasound laboratories of 14 Italian universities or civic hospitals between January 1, 2003, and December 21, 2006. Patients with normal ultrasound findings were followed up for 3 months, with study completion on March 20, 2007. Main Outcome Measure Objectively confirmed 3- month incidence of symptomatic venous thromboembolism in patients with an initially normal diagnostic workup. Results Of 2465 eligible patients, 345 met 1 or more exclusion criteria and 22 refused to participate; therefore, 2098 patients were randomized to either 2- point ( n= 1045) or whole- leg ( n= 1053) ultrasonography. Symptomatic venous thromboembolism occurred in 7 of 801 patients ( incidence, 0.9%; 95% confidence interval [ CI], 0.3%1.8%) in the 2- point strategy group and in 9 of 763 patients ( incidence, 1.2%; 95% CI, 0.5%- 2.2%) in the whole- leg strategy group. This met the established equivalence criterion ( observed difference, 0.3%; 95% CI, - 1.4% to 0.8%). Conclusion The 2 diagnostic strategies are equivalent when used for the management of symptomatic outpatients with suspected DVT of the lower extremities. Trial Registration clinicaltrials. gov Identifier: NCT0035309

Optimal duration of low molecular weight heparin for the treatment of cancer-related deep vein thrombosis. The ”CANCER DACUS” study

Purpose: We evaluated the role of residual vein thrombosis (RVT) to assess the optimal duration of anticoagulants in patients with cancer who have deep vein thrombosis (DVT) of the lower limbs. Patients and Methods: Patients with active cancer and a first episode of DVT treated with low molecular weight heparin (LMWH) for 6 months were eligible. Patients were managed according to RVT findings: those with RVT were randomly assigned to continue LMWH for an additional 6 months (group A1) or to discontinue it (group A2), and patients without RVT stopped LMWH (group B). The primary end point was recurrent venous thromboembolism (VTE) during the 1 year after disconinuation of LMWH, and the secondary end point was major bleeding Analyses are from the time of random assignment. Results: Between October 2005 and April 2010, 347 patients were enrolled. RVT was detected in 242 patients (69. 7%); recurrence occurred in 22 of the 119 patients in group A1compared with 27 of 123 patients in group A2. The adjusted hazard ratio (HR) for group A2 versus A1 was 1. 37 (95% CI, 0. 7 to 2. 5; P =. 311). Three of the 105 patients in group B developed recurrent VTE; adjusted HR for group A1 versus B was 6. 0 (95% CI, 1. 7 to 21. 2; P =. 005). Three major bleeding events occurred in group A1, and two events each occurred in groups A2 and B. The HR for major bleeding in group A1 versus group A2 was 3. 78 (95% CI, 0. 77 to 18. 58; P =. 102). Overall, 42 patients (12. 1%) died during follow-up as a result of cancer progression. Conclusion In patients with cancer with a first DVT, treated for 6 months with LMWH, absence of RVT identifies a population at low risk for recurrent thrombotic events. Continuation of LMWH in patients with RVT up to 1 year did not reduce recurrent VTE