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ADHD ADHD is not usually seen as a learning disability but it often leads to difficulties with studies. Children with this disorder are very active and cannot sit still, they have a short attention span and they have difficulties with concentrating. These students need special attention and specific strategies. Thus, a boy in the 3 rd grade may benefit from the use of the following strategies. As for the content, this boy will get short texts. It is possible to give him several texts while others read only one text. The number of words read by children will be similar. This will enable the child to be interested in reading as he will read several different stories and may be interested in the content. The texts should be interesting and relevant for the boy (they must be about his favorite characters or familiar situations). The student needs comprehensive instructions. The student will have written instructions at hand as lack of attention may result in his failure to do the task correctly. It can be a good idea to divide the task into particular bullet points to make it clearer for the child who is easily distracted. Of course, the teacher should check whether the student completes the task correctly all the time. It is possible to ask some questions or simply observe the child’s work for a while. As for the most appropriate setting, it is possible to seat the child near the teacher. Besides, if there is another hyperactive child, it is possible to group them and make them discuss the contents of the texts and their tasks. Finally, it is important to praise the child and provide certain feedback. It is possible to make the student responsible for doing something during the next class, for example, cleaning the board, handing-out aids, and so on. This can be a good ‘controlled’ distraction for the child who needs these distractions to be able to focus on important tasks. EBD Students with EBD also require special attention and may cause certain troubles to educators. Notably, it is important to focus on academic performance as well as the development of soci
Importance of SWOT analysis SWOT analysis refers to the audit of both external and internal factors that affect a given organization. This audit is centered on identifying the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats that are likely to impact an organization. It is important to conduct a SWOT analysis periodically because the information derived from the analysis is vital for the continuity of any particular organizational goal. In this sense, the analysis acts as a reference tool in terms of dictating the viable options that would ensure the future of an organization (Bryson, 2011). Further, the analysis helps organizations to gauge how their competitors and consumers view their products and the company as a whole (Roth & Washburn, 1999). This way, the organization will be in a position to rate its competitive performance strategy and at the same time review the factors that have contributed to its success or failure. Through the analysis, the organization can be able to continuously monitor specific aspects of the environment as depicted by the results of a SWOT analysis (Kumar, 2003). How the results of the SWOT analysis might impact strategy development The most important aspect in assimilating the result of a SWOT analysis is coming up with a strategic matrix that matches the identified internal and external factors. With reference to my final project on the Department of Homeland Security, the SWOT analysis will come in handy to form the basis of developing a strategic development plan (Lee et al., 2000). For example, to fine-tune the strategy plan of ensuring that the services of the Department are accessible to all, it will be vital to look at such a limitation as a weakness and strive to match it with a given opportunity such as the high demand for Homeland Security services. Further, Formisano (2004) asserts that it is important to take advantage of an organization’s strength to counter external factors such as threats and maximize on exploring the opportunities. In this case, strengths like offering quality services to individuals who seek Department of Homeland Security services can act as an advantage in overshadowing the threats and exploring areas that have not been ventured into, leading to more opportunities.
Introduction In the current technological context, the most common and the most affordable device for communication is the cell phone. Today, almost everyone in society has a cell phone with modern communication features. These devices are not only used for ordinary communication but also in data handling within a workplace context. Mobile applications are fast taking over from the traditional computer applications that have been used in various industries, such as the healthcare sector in providing services. The healthcare informatics has been using computer applications built with customized features to serve the healthcare needs of patients and enhance communication within a healthcare facility. With the introduction of mobile applications as the new software invention, the informatics approach in service delivery will be more effective than traditional computer applications. Just like in a computer-based software application testing plan for a mobile application before it is adopted as the healthcare technology platform, it is essential in determining whether it is effective. Comprehensive Test Plan Scope of the Test Plan The scope of software testing is to investigate its ability to provide the stakeholders in the healthcare facility with quality care services with cell phone devices. The testing, in this case, is a process undertaken to verify and validate the mobile application (Glad, Buffet, Simonin, & Charpillet, 2009). During the testing process, the intention of the tester is to find errors and defects in the mobile application and correct them if possible. The tester used must have the technological ability to identify the application to be tested and the tools needed to conduct an effective testing process (Lewis, Dobbs, Veerapillai, & Chen, 2011). Consequently, the testing method chosen should be organized, thorough, and have logical facets of executing the test. Schedule The test schedule has two phases. The first phase includes information gathering, planning, designing, development, execution, and evaluation. This includes the preparation for the second phase of the test. The second phase includes the test execution and evaluation, acceptance testing, and summary of the test report (Em & Reddy, 2015). Each of the phases takes the duration of two weeks to be completed. Assessment of the Mobile Application Resources Before conducting attest for a mobile application, it is important to understand the workflow in the health industry. Healthcare mobile application has a list of systems that must operate effectively for it to provide various services. The systems mus
The role of RN in primary, secondary, and tertiary healthcare settings can be broadly defined as providing the patient with means for addressing the patient’s needs associated with a health issue. The said means are collectively known as self-care and dependent-care agencies (Orem, 2001). It is important to understand that these agencies are available to each individual but may not be sufficient for addressing a specific dependent-care demand. Therefore, the individual would require the assistance of an external agent (e.g., the nurse) who would provide a necessary amount of agency to eliminate the emerging deficit. It is thus possible to say that identification of the deficit areas is among the priorities of RN in a primary and secondary healthcare setting. Once the needs are identified, the nurse’s role shifts to monitoring the state of the patient and adjusting the amount of dependent-care or self-care agency. For primary care, it is reasonable to assert the high degree of dependency since the hospital setting is showing a tendency of the shift towards accepting the most acutely ill individuals. However, every time a change in need is identified, the RN is expected to adjust the level of healthcare to ensure the best patient outcome along with the optimal use of resources. Factors Influencing Patient Outcomes The said roles are largely determined by the factors that influence patient outcomes. These factors include the environment, spiritual and cultural values, social roles, and developmental processes. The environmental factors include the familiarity with the hospital setting, which is expected to improve the efficiency of treatment and equipment interaction, although, in the case of previous negative experience, the opposite effect may be observed due to anxiety. In addition, the environment may pose threats to the patient’s health (e.g., hospital-acquired infections). Therefore, nurses’ roles include timely identification and prevention of potential issues. Another factor is the risk of spiritual distress resulting from stressful treatment processes and outcomes and leading to emotional disturbances. Besides, the cooperation and involvement of the patient may depend on certain spiritual concepts and/or religious beliefs. According to Gorin and Arnold (1998), a positive relationship can be traced between the strength of spiritual commitment and the ability to cope with challenging situations. It is also worth mentioning that the connection between spiritual practices and healthcare is traceable in many cultures throughout history (Hart, 2008). Finally, spirituality shows the capacity for improvement of patient outcomes through interaction between patients, their families, and healthcare providers (Torosian and Verschka, 2005). Thus, the available information and likely effects of the described factors must be incorporated into the plan of care. Similarly, the cultural background shapes the behavior of the patient and must be acknowledged in the process of care planning. The most common framework used for the purpose involves communication, time orientation, spatial orientation, social organization, environmental contr
Organizations are increasingly revolutionizing their management styles to meet the demands of the changing society. One of the concepts that have continued to gain currency is systems thinking. Systems thinking is the “process of understanding how things, regarded as systems, influence one another within a whole” (Hardman, Drew, & Egan, 2012, p. 162). The principle is that each organization is a system of interdependent parts that work in harmony to achieve the desired goals and objectives (Meadows, 2008). In an organization that comprises people, processes and structures that work in harmony in the whole organization, problems that arise are solved by viewing them as part of the entire system. The functioning of one part of the system can best be understood by looking at it in the context of other parts (Hardman, Drew, & Egan, 2012). The United Methodist Church can be used to illustrate how the concept of systems thinking is applied in church organizations. The United Methodist Church believes that the church as a system, as much as God created the world as a system, with both internal and external components. As an open system, the church draws its members from the external environment, processes them through various training programs, and then releases them back to the environment where they will preach and win more church members for the growth of the church. When new members come from the environment, they are ignorant about the regulations that guide behavior in the church. These people come in after being converted, while others come in out of their own volition. Outreach and evangelistic ministries are responsible for bringing in new members. Once they get to the church, the converts are socialized in the ways of the church. Among the church programs in place include Bible study, new believers’ classes, intercession groups, baptismal rituals and practices, among others (Hardman, Drew, & Egan, 2012). Some are given vocational training as a way of developing them as useful members of the church and the outside word. Conversely, the church relies on the members for revenue in terms of tithes and offerings. These are the funds that are used to maintain the preachers and other church workers. After being equipped with skills and the ability to conform to the ways of the church, the members gain the competence needed to go out and preach to others who get converted and join the church. The cycle of events continues. Some of the converts, upon reaching maturity and with a calling from God, opt to set up other United Methodist Churches in other parts of the world, leading to the expansion of the church. From the foregoing, it is evident that the United Methodist Church espouses system thinking in its operations. If any part of then system malfunctions, the entire system will grind to a halt (Hardman, Drew, & Egan, 2012). If the evangelist component of the system fails to effectively evangelize and bring in more members,
Industrial revolution is a gradual development process which led to the transformation of early man’s way of living through sound innovation in various sectors of the economy (Ashton, 1948). Industrial revolution totally transformed not only the way things are done but also the way man operates. Agrarian revolution changed the lifestyle of humankind. Prior to 18 th century, the early man used to survive on hunting and gathering, more often using crude weapons in his day-to-day activities (Eric, 2009). The practice of hunting and gathering was tedious and time consuming as individuals had to cater for their daily needs and those of their immediate families. Industrial revolution totally alienated individuals from their traditional working modes. This has largely transformed the agrarian society in a number of ways. First, there was mitigation of time wastage as persons worked on the fields to produce their products that they were sure of harvesting. This replaced the uncertainty of capturing something to eat, thus enhancing food security. Early man used to cover wide area hunting but with revolution he was able to operate in a small location while increasing his output. This was because of development of enhanced hunting tools which were more effective. Textile manufacturing was in small scale before the revolution; it was termed as cottage industry (Clark, 2007). This mostly was done by individual workers and missing on innovation and division of labor. The mode of transportation could only accommodate the small-scale production since it was not highly developed. With the wave of revolution, textile industry had a massive shift into large-scale production (Clark, 2007). However, at the beginning the working conditions at the ginneries were not human. Dim lighting and working for long hours were problems that were realized at the early stages. Child labor was also a common issue during this progress. Industrial revolution led to the development of advanced machines, which replaced human activities in many aspects (Eric, 2009).With the help of these machines, production was always on the rise although less labor was in operation. The transformation of labor from man to machine power necessitated other inventions to allow massive transportation of these products to the market. Bernal (2006) pointed out that spinning jenny and the flying shuttle that were later replaced by spinning mule were the first innovations that transformed the textile industry. Some expertise on the how to run these machines was required, this additional train
The homeless community is one of the most severe social problems of modern times, as millions of people worldwide do not have a permanent roof over their heads. These individuals are not sufficiently protected by the state and cannot count on quality medical care and psychological well-being like other citizens. This paper aims to study daily life, needs, and future in a homeless group. For this purpose, I attended a charity event that was a free kitchen for everyone in need in my area. The second event was a vagrant meeting with a psychological specialist at a local healthcare center. The topic of this event was anger management and teaching how to use emotions properly in everyday life. This report will describe my feelings, expectations, and main lessons from this experience. Besides, counseling techniques and theoretical approaches for interacting with this group will be provided. Events Attended This study’s first activity was Hands of Hope America in Clermont, FL, a food pantry for those in need. It is a small house where the organization’s workers and volunteers come together to prepare ready-to-eat meals for people who come hungry. Employees are also responsible for packaging semi-finished products, cans, and food bags into boxes for onward transfer to other centers. My responsibility was to carry out orders from my supervisor, Mrs. Davis. It took a little over two hours as we had a high workload and numerous people to service. Hands of Hope America provided homeless and destitute individuals with chicken, rice, vegetables, cereals, desserts, pasta and cheese, and a few other options to choose from. It was a pleasant experience as my colleagues were friendly, and everyone understood that work is a boon for those who can not buy it. The second activity is the Daily Planet HealthCare for the Homeless (DPHH), a lesson on anger management. I spent almost three hours there as an assistant instructor and was responsible for monitoring the homeless and their responses, assisting in group activities, and providing technical support. Mr. Roller is a certified psychologist and was my supervisor at the time. The exercises included a short introduction in a circle, breathing exercises, theoretical training, and practical advice for managing negative emotions. This community-based course is periodic and takes place every two weeks for free, but preliminary registration. Thirteen beggars attended that evening, and they were friendly to the staff and willing to learn. Thus, DPHH has shown the significance of psychological motivation for this cultural group in everyday life. Comparison with Expectations Caring for vulnerable communities is a psychologically responsible process as it requires empathy and proactiveness. In other words, I was prepared for the fact that representatives of this c
Introduction It is realized that in the United States that smoking, drinking and use of drugs all increased substantially with age. In addition girls were more likely than boys to smoke, whereas boys were more likely than girls to smoke and drink at an earlier age. Smoking and drinking were highly interrelated among population below the age of 18 years in the U.S. this group of people who drank were more likely to be regular smokers, for instance research found out that 33%of the pupils who usually drank every week were regular smokers, whereas only 1% of the pupils who had never had a drink were regular smokers. (Goddard and Higgins, 2000) As smoking and drinking behavior were both strongly related to age, it could be the case that the observed relationship is due to the fact that older pupils were more likely to smoke and drink than younger pupils in the U.S. However,
Introduction The 2012 London Olympic games is an international event, which not only brings the world together, but it also reflects a nation’s coeffective synchronization throughout its planning and successful realization of its objectives and the courage to sustain and harmonize all groups associated with the event. It is also an event that has rapidly developed a considerable contribution to businesses and other leisure related activities that integrates all forms of tourism at an extensive level. The magnitude of the event comes with the increased growth of both government and corporate involvement, which further complicates the environment that now calls for a high level of resonance from the Olympic committee and event managers who should identify and tune-up with a wider range of stakeholders in order to bring a sense of balance to their needs and main objectives (Iryna 2009, p.10). For this reason, Human Resource Management (HRM) in any goal oriented organization should be deeply concerned with how to secure and coordinate the various kinds of resources that takes account of facilities, materials, finances, and people, who are the most critical yet the most problematic group since they represent the human resource. The environment that surrounds the preparation for the Olympic event is such a challenging task since it deals with a handful of both logistical concerns and a diverse team of individuals, and for this reason, the HRM process is an effective way of designing and staging the event successfully by giving a critical look on the overall Olympic context and learning from past mistakes witnessed in other past events of the same magnitude. Since the Olympic games is a long-awaited event and a highly rated event, it’s always advisable to carefully note the importance of personnel management through the administrative functions it encompasses in both customary and traditional means that work towards bringing employee motivation and satisfaction with things such as rewards, bonuses, compensation, and the overview of work responsibilities. For this reason, HRM practices are profusely merged with p