(2018). Take Away Body Parts! An Investigation into the Use of 3D-Printed Anatomical Models in Undergraduate Anatomy Education. Anatomical Sciences Education, v11 n1 p44-53 Jan-Feb. Understanding the three-dimensional (3D) nature of the human form is imperative for effective medical practice and the emergence of 3D printing creates numerous opportunities to enhance aspects of medical and healthcare training. A recently deceased, un-embalmed donor was scanned through high-resolution computed tomography. The scan data underwent segmentation and post-processing and a range of 3D-printed anatomical models were produced. A four-stage mixed-methods study was conducted to evaluate the educational value of the models in a medical program. (1) A quantitative pre/post-test to assess change in learner knowledge following 3D-printed model usage in a small group tutorial; (2) student focus group (3) a qualitative student questionnaire regarding personal student model usage (4) teaching faculty evaluation. The use of 3D-printed models in small-group anatomy teaching session resulted in a significant increase in knowledge (P = 0.0001) when compared to didactic 2D-image based… [Direct]
(2013). The HHS Mandate and Religious Liberty: A Primer. Academic Questions, v26 n4 p429-437 Dec. "We are in a war," Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius declared to cheers at a 2011 National Abortion and Reproductive Rights Action League (NARAL) Pro-Choice America fund-raiser. Secretary Sebelius was referring in part to the uproar caused by the "HHS Mandate," her agency's rule that employer-provided insurance cover all FDA-approved contraceptives, including those that may cause early abortions. Two years and sixty-seven lawsuits later, Secretary Sebelius's war rages on. The two hundred plaintiffs include individuals, charities, family-owned businesses, and sixteen religious colleges and seminaries. Thousands more look on from the sidelines. The HHS Mandate goes to "two vital propositions in the American conception of religious liberty: Religious believers get to tell us what their faith requires or forbids," and "believers have at least a presumptive right to live out the commitments of their faith across the whole range of human… [Direct]
(1975). The Patient's Right to Clear Communications in Health and Mental Health Delivery Service. Persons from minority groups often are at a linguistic disadvantage in (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Nov. 22, 1975) the language and culture of the physician or psychoanalyst, who may be unaware of problems of understanding. Patients have certain language rights in medical care. (1) The right to human dignity in the medical relationship is jeopardized by, for example, a specialized professional vocabulary, the different cultural background of doctor and working-class patient, and the asymmetrical status of doctor and patient, where the doctor as the superior controls the conversation. During taped medical interviews with black, inner-city residents, the patients adopted their best English and tried to use medical terminology to avoid embarrassment. (2) The right to know what is wrong with their bodies involves the doctor's ability and desire to communicate and the patient's ability to understand. Even common medical terms may not be understood by ghetto residents. (3) The right to… [PDF]
(2014). What's the Use of Ethical Philosophy? The Role of Ethical Theory in Special Educational Needs. European Journal of Special Needs Education, v29 n4 p536-547. This article examines the relevance of modern moral philosophy to education, with particular reference to special educational needs. Where moral philosophers explore the tension between utilitarian and deontological reasoning, they often consider the balance between the rights of the individual and the benefits or costs for the majority. I argue that the debate is predicated on a false dichotomy between minority and majority which is best overcome by a return to virtue ethics. In exploring this ethical debate, I draw on a case study from Australia of a student excluded from mainstream education on the basis that inclusion will not serve the greater good of the majority of students. My intention here is not to offer practical guidance in the complex day-to-day deliberations of educators dealing with issues of inclusion, but to elaborate the structure of the present thinking about inclusion. It is hoped that an appreciation of the deeper basis of ethical reasoning will itself lead to a… [Direct]
(2019). Uncovering Hidden Talent: Community College Internships That Pay and Pay Off for Students and Employers. Boston Foundation This paper asks the question: Is now the right time to consider a statewide policy initiative to support increased access for Massachusetts community college students to paid internships that can help them improve their employment and earnings trajectory? Is this something that employers, colleges, and state leaders would see as a welcome component of a comprehensive approach to strengthening the state's talent pipeline and reducing inequities in access to good jobs? The authors approach this important question in several steps. First, they report on the experience in Massachusetts and other states in designing and implementing paid internship programs for two- and four-year college students. There is some exciting experience with such initiatives around the country and in Massachusetts state, though programs for students at four-year schools tend to dominate. The report describes each program and summarizes its design, scale, and impact. Each description ends with key takeaways from… [PDF]
(1980). 1980 MRDAC Resource Library Annotated Bibliography. This annotated bibliography lists books, films, filmstrips, recordings, and audio-visual aids which can be used as resources or instructional materials. The first section presents background and references materials on affirmative action, civil rights, desegregation, education, human relations, and race relations. Instructional resources on bilingualism, classroom management, curriculum, and teaching strategies and methods are cited in the second section. The third section is devoted to monoethnic resources on Asian Americans, blacks, Hispanics, Native Americans, and white ethnic groups. Multicultural and multiethnic resources are cited in the fourth section. The fifth and sixth sections include references to resources for students in grades K-6 and 7-12. Each entry includes the name of the author, editor or compiler; the title; the publisher's name and address; a brief description of the material; a reading level; and the group of people most likely to find the materials useful….
(2015). The Impact of ICT on Learning On-the-Job. Learning Organization, v22 n1 p2-13. Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to analyse the relationship between on-the-job learning and information and communication technology (ICT). Design/methodology/approach: Action research methodology was applied to study 62 small- and medium-sized corporations, and to interview over 200 knowledge workers and managers. The qualitative, textual data collected were transformed into 16 variables and analysed by multidimensional scaling. Findings: The paper provides insights into the optimal use of ICT in intra-organizational knowledge transfer and learning. We found that it is essential to use the right combination and number of technologies, aligned with the organization's internal processes. Four different types of organizations with sub-optimal usage of ICT and possible strategies for them to reach the optimal zone were identified. For successful organizational learning, however, more is needed: the individual must also understand the value of learning and must be motivated to take… [Direct]
(2017). Scientism and Scientific Thinking: A Note on Science Education. Science & Education, v26 n7-9 p799-812 Nov. The move from respecting science to "scientism," i.e., the idealization of science and scientific method, is simple: We go from acknowledging the sciences as fruitful human activities to oversimplifying the ways they work, and accepting a fuzzy belief that "Science" and "Scientific Method," will give us a direct pathway to the true making of the "world," all included. The idealization of science is partly the reason why we feel we need to impose the so-called scientific terminologies and methodologies to all aspects of our lives, education, too. Under this rationale, educational policies today prioritize science, not only in curriculum design, but also as a method for educational practice. One might expect that, under the scientistic rationale, science education would thrive. Contrariwise, I will argue that scientism disallows science education to give an accurate image of the sciences. More importantly, I suggest that scientism prevents one of… [Direct]
(1995). Funding Federal Civil Rights Enforcement. A Report. This study examines many measures of enforcement output and outcomes that help to demonstrate the real impact of funding levels. The information, unless otherwise indicated was drawn from the U.S. Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and agency budget documents for Fiscal Years 1979 through 1996. Resources provided for civil rights enforcement lag behind the workload of the civil rights enforcement agencies. The workload has increased due to enactment of new civil rights laws, considered here some of the "unfunded mandates" of Congress. Although resource availability has improved overall, persons entitled to the protection of the Federal Government cannot be sure of receiving it, particularly on a timely basis. The document includes the following sections: (1) Introduction; (2) Office for Civil Rights, Department of Education; (3) Office for Civil Rights, Department of Health and Human Services; (4) Civil Rights Division, Department of Justice; (5) Equal Employment… [PDF]
(1996). Human Rights and School Change: The Newham Story. This report describes the desegregation of the education service in the London (England) Borough of Newham from 1984 to 1996, involving closure of most of the education authority's special schools and units and plans for all children with disabilities to be in mainstream schools by 1999. The report reviews the early days of local council policy making, the necessary consultations and compromises, how those seeking change responded to concerns, the building of the mainstream support network, staff development, and pupil achievement. Difficulties during the reorganization are noted as are the significant contributions of parents and people with disabilities. The report stresses the following key points: the policy commitment of the Newham Council, the reduction of children in segregated special education from 913 to 206, compromises, the need to change schools rather than fit children into the existing system, the improved academic achievement of Newham's children during this period,…
(1978). Human Rights Legislation and the Employment of Teachers. Education Canada, 18, 2, 44-7, Sum 78. Looks at teacher employment procedures to see what might be termed discriminatory. (Editor)…
(1973). Student Perceptions of Teacher Violations of Human Rights. Phi Delta Kappan, 55, 1, 66-69, Sep 73. Reports on a study conducted among 815 high school students in three schools — urban, suburban, and rural. The study revealed that 81 percent of the students perceive teachers to be violating the right to respect for their opinions. (Author)…
(2002). Democracy and Human Rights Education in South Korea. Comparative Education, v38 n3 p315-25 Aug. A review of the educational history of South Korea provides a frame for descriptions of authoritarianism in various school contexts. The lack of student rights, teacher rights, and parent rights is discussed, and the need for radical transformation of the educational structure and school culture is proposed. (Contains 31 references.) (SV)…
(1992). Raoul Wallenberg in Budapest: The Human Rights Game. Canadian Social Studies, v26 n3 p107-09 Spr. Presents an educational game for helping secondary school students learn about the role of Raoul Wallenberg in protecting European Jews from Nazi abuse in Hungary. Explains game objectives, materials needed, and procedures. Includes a map of 1945 Budapest that serves as the game board. (SG)…
(2018). Powerful Knowledge and Epistemic Quality in School Mathematics. London Review of Education, v16 n3 p384-397. This article contributes to current debates on progressive, knowledge-based approaches to the curriculum by addressing the question of what it is that students are entitled to learn in school mathematics. From the outset it recognizes progressive arguments that teaching should be reconnected with the emancipatory ambitions of education. In doing so, it takes the notion of "powerful knowledge" as a starting point, based on what knowledge school students have the right to have access to. In turn, it considers this as a question of "epistemic" quality. This is elaborated as a concept by drawing on outcomes from a recent study arising from the Developing Mathematical Thinking in the Primary Classroom (DMTPC) project. This concept is founded on the analysis of a distinction between "mathematical fallibilism", based on a heuristic view of mathematics as a human activity, and "mathematical fundamentalism", which reflects an authoritarian view of the… [PDF]