Promoting Interaction with Children using Augmentative Communication through a Peer‐directed Intervention     

Mark Carter  Katrina Maxwell 《International Journal of Disability, Development & Education》1998,45(1):75-96

One factor that is critical to the successful integration of children using augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) systems is establishing interaction with peers. AAC systems have the potential to increase the opportunities for interaction, but successful social interaction is dependent on a range of factors including the communicative knowledge, skills, and attitudes of partners. The present study attempted to increase the quantity of social interaction in classroom settings between children (aged 5 to 9 years) using AAC systems and their peers. A multifaceted intervention was directed at communicative partners, and most particularly, peers. The study was 15 weeks in duration and utilised a multiple baseline across subjects design. The study demonstrated the effectiveness of an intervention to increase social interaction.  相似文献   

Rummaging through dustbooks: An analysis of independent small presses     

Ellen Altman  Allan Pratt 《Publishing Research Quarterly》1988,3(4):3-17

Conclusion Small presses are a colorful and wildly variegated lot. They offer materials on every imaginable topic to suit almost any taste and are springing up in towns and hamlets all over the country. New presses are being founded at a furious rate, though their ability to survive is as yet unknown. Clearly, many presses exist for other than purely commercial reasons. Our analysis suggests that only about a sixth of the 1700-odd publishers for which we have data are serious commercial enterprises; well over half, perhaps as many as two-thirds of them, exist for other reasons—personal interests, hobbies, or special causes.  相似文献   

Critical Decisions Affecting the Development of Western Governors University     

Katrina A. Meyer 《Innovative Higher Education》2005,30(3):177-194

Interviews conducted with individuals involved in the early development and current operation of the Western Governors University allowed identification of 12 themes concerning early, formative decisions and decision-making processes. These themes were subsequently grouped into 5 categories: (1) politics, (2) organizational models, (3) changing mission, (4) multiple missions, and (5) experiencing innovation. Several factors, including the need to obtain financial support and to operate independently as a degree-granting institution, were influential in the decision to focus on competency-based curricula rather than providing a repository for distance learning courses offered by institutions in the West. Dr. Katrina Meyer is an Associate Professor of Higher and Adult Education at The University of Memphis. Her Ph.D. is from the University of Washington, and her research interests include online learning and virtual universities.  相似文献   

Editorial     

Katrina Dean 《档案与原稿》2017,45(2):57-58

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Should the Australian Society of Archivists have a diversity policy?     

Katrina Dean 《档案与原稿》2018,46(2):121-123

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Editorial     

Katrina Dean 《档案与原稿》2018,46(1):1-2

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The Influence of Mental Hygiene on Personal Counseling     

George K. Pratt 《Religious education (Chicago, Ill.)》2013,108(8):703-708

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BOOK DISCUSSION     

James Bissett Pratt 《Religious education (Chicago, Ill.)》2013,108(7):678-682

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“Why Can't We Just Have Sex?”: An Analysis of Anonymous Questions About Sex Asked by Ninth Graders     

Katrina L. Pariera  Tiffany A. McCormack 《American journal of sexuality education》2017,12(3):277-296

During the high school years, most young people in the United States receive school-based sexuality education, but there is little research on what they want to know about sex and sexuality but may be afraid to ask. This study is a content analysis of anonymous questions about sex (N = 645) asked by ninth-grade students from the greater Los Angeles area. A sample of predominantly lower-income and Latino/a students submitted anonymous questions before participating in sexuality education. Results show that young people are eager to understand how to use birth control and prevent pregnancy, have misinformation about sex and sexuality, and are misinformed on many topics. Results are discussed in light of what educators and others can do to help young people develop a safe, healthy sex life.  相似文献   

Academic achievement in first-year university: who maintains their high school average?     

Maxine Gallander Wintre  Barry Dilouya  S. Mark Pancer  Michael W. Pratt  Shelly Birnie-Lefcovitch  Janet Polivy  Gerald Adams 《Higher Education》2011,62(4):467-481

The present study investigates the characteristics which differentiate between first-year university students who maintain their high school averages (Maintainers: n = 165) and those whose averages decrease at least one letter grade (Decliners: n = 435). The 600 students entered first year at one of six Canadian Universities, which varied in size and ethnic diversity. Data were collected in August, prior to the start of school, and in November of first year. Multivariate analyses indicated significant group differences between Maintainers and Decliners on familial variables (gender, fathers’ education level, but not family income, parental reciprocity, parental support or immigrant/generational status), psychological well-being (perceived stress in August and November, and November depression, self-esteem and health), and university adjustment (university plans, transition perception, time management and university adaptation). The current study addresses a gap in the existing academic achievement literature, while providing practical information to students, parents, and educators involved in the transition to university.  相似文献