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A Psychoeducational Intervention to Promote Forgiveness in Christians in the Philippines
Authors: Worthington Everett , Hunter Jennifer , Sharp Constance , Hook Joshua , Van Tongeren Daryl , Davis Don , Miller Andrea , Gingrich Fred , Sandage Steven , Lao Elson , Bubod Linda , Monforte-Milton May
Published: May 2015

Psychoeducational group interventions to promote forgiveness have been studied mainly with college students who are struggling to forgive. Mental health counselors must tailor interventions to different populations. It is important to investigate whether forgiveness interventions generalize to different contexts. In the present study, we provide a rigorous test for adaptation of one evidence-based psychoeducational group intervention. Five pre-test/post-test interventions were conducted in the Philippines adapting a five-step forgiveness model for both religion and culture. Groups were conducted at three Christian churches (n = 5 for individuals; and n = 8 and n = 7 for couples participating individually); one Christian retreat center (n = 8); and one college dormitory (n = 4). Participants reported a decrease in unforgiving motivations toward their offenders and an increase in forgiveness of the offenders. Adapting the Christian-oriented forgiveness model to both Filipino culture and religious terminology was generally effective, suggesting robust application in practice.
The Effects of Self-Construal and Masculinity vs. Femininity: A Comparison of American and Japanese Attitudes Toward Mental Health Services
Authors: Yamawaki Niwako
Published: May 2015

This study investigated how interdependent/independent self-construals (SC) and masculinity or femininity moderated Japanese and American college students' attitudes toward mental health services. Data were analyzed from a survey that asked 316 American students (122 men and 194 women) and 362 Japanese students (147 men and 215 women) about their attitudes toward seeking professional help, their sense of self in relation to others, and their level of masculinity or femininity. Japanese and male participants tended to hold more negative help-seeking attitudes than did American and female participants. In both countries individuals with independent SC held positive attitudes. However, the roles of interdependent SC and masculinity/femininity were different for Japanese and American participants. While previous studies indicated that SC and gender have predictive roles, mental health counselors should be aware that other factors, such as indigenous beliefs about mental illness, may explain the national difference in help-seeking attitudes. Implications for mental health professionals are addressed.
Nonsuicidal Self-injury: Examining the Relationship Between Diagnosis and Gender
Authors: Healey Amanda C. , Trepal Heather C. , Emelianchik-Key Kelly
Published: May 2015

This study examined the perceptions of counselors in training concerning nonsuicidal self-injurious behaviors (NSSI), diagnosis, and the influence of gender-normative expectations on clinical decision making. Participants were asked to respond to a set of questions after reading a randomly assigned case study. The purpose was to determine the process through which counseling professionals diagnosed adolescents who self-injure and whether the sex of the client influenced the decision. Cases presented were identical except that the sex of the client was altered. It appears that societal expectations associated with biological sex may influence counselor diagnostic decisions at the training level. Implications for diagnosis, counselor training, and future research are presented.
Adolescent Nonsuicidal Self-Injury: Minimizing Client and Counselor Risk and Enhancing Client Care
Authors: Hoffman Rachel M. , Kress Victoria E.
Published: May 2015

In this article, the authors present risk management considerations of which mental health counselors should be aware when counseling adolescents who engage in nonsuicidal self-injury. They address considerations related to self-injury and suicide, assessment and evaluation, countertransference, social contagion, and body privacy and make recommendations to minimize client and counselor risk while enhancing client care. Rachel M. Hoffman is affiliated with Meridian Community Care.
Concepts and Controversies in Grief and Loss
Authors: Howarth Robyn A.
Published: May 2015

Although grief is a universal experience, the ways in which it occurs are not universally agreed upon. In fact, there is considerable controversy about the “normal” duration of grief, its expected outcome, and its course. Although most grieving adults will achieve a sense of normalcy at some point, others seem not to do so. Continuing impairment by grief raises a question: Is the experience qualitatively different from normal grief or is it different only in degree? This article discusses grief conceptualizations, including that of complicated grief, and approaches to grief counseling.
Enhancing Treatment Compliance Among Male Batterers: Motivators to Get Them in the Door and Keep Them in the Room
Authors: Muldoon John , Gary Juneau
Published: May 2015

A clinical focus on what motivates batterers to enter counseling might improve the prognosis for their treatment compliance. We discuss motivators to get them in the door (treatment engagement) and keep them in the room (treatment compliance). Once they are invested in the therapeutic process, they might successfully break their pattern of abuse, learn new coping skills, and adopt healthy behaviors to sustain successful, nonviolent intimate relationships.
Practices and Perceptions of Mental Health Counselors in Addressing Smoking Cessation
Authors: Sidani Jaime H. , Price James H. , Dake Joseph A. , Jordan Timothy R. , Price Joy A.
Published: May 2015

This study sought to examine the practices and perceptions of clinical mental health counselors in addressing smoking cessation with clients. A survey instrument was mailed to 700 clinical members of the American Mental Health Counselors Association. Of those who responded (n=330; 53.1% response rate), the majority (58.9%) had not considered asking all clients about their smoking status at every visit. Counselors reported low use of the guidelines for smoking cessation intervention and for recommending pharmacotherapy. Levels of both efficacy and outcome expectations were significantly higher among counselors who reported regular use of smoking cessation interventions. Although 86.7% of counselors reported high confidence in assisting their clients in quitting smoking, there is a dearth of professional training for this.
Gender and Diagnosis of Mental Disorders: Implications for Mental Health Counseling
Authors: Schwartz Robert C. , Lent Jonathan , Geihsler Jonathan
Published: May 2015

The DSM-IV-TR and epidemiological studies have documented disproportionate gender-related prevalence rates for various mental disorders. However, mental health counselors have largely been omitted from the research base. This study investigated whether gender-specific prevalence rates differ in terms of counselor diagnoses of certain mood, psychotic, adjustment, childhood, and substance-related disorders, and whether these diagnoses exhibit the same gender-related differences as those reported in the DSM-IV-TR and by researchers who are not counselors (N =1,583). Chi square analyses revealed that all disorders studied were disproportionately diagnosed at rates consistent with previously published gender-specific statistics. Clinical and research implications are discussed as they relate to mental health counseling.
A Compassion-Focused Approach to Nonsuicidal Self-Injury
Authors: Van Vliet K. Jessica , Kalnins Genevieve R.C.
Published: May 2015

Mental health counselors working with adolescents and young adults often encounter nonsuicidal self-injury. Compassion-focused therapy (CFT), a form of cognitive behavioral therapy designed to help people relate to themselves with greater compassion, is proposed as an approach for addressing the most common underlying functions of nonsuicidal self-injury. This article reviews the theoretical underpinnings and goals of CFT and discusses how it can be used in counseling clients who self-injure. It describes strategies and techniques that target client attention, imagery, feeling, thinking, and behaviors and offers guidelines and considerations for using compassion-focused interventions for nonsuicidal self-injury.
Personality Disorders in the DSM-5: Proposed Revisions and Critiques
Authors: Good Emily M.
Published: May 2015

This article discusses the Personality and Personality Disorder Work Group's proposed changes for Personality Disorders in the DSM-5: (a) adoption of a hybrid dimensional-categorical model; (b) utilization of 6 personality disorder types instead of the previous 10 personality disorders; (c) addition of personality traits and facets to define personality disorders; (d) addition of a rating scale for levels of personality functioning; (e) revised diagnostic criteria; and (f) the collapsing of Axes I, II, and III. Also discussed are ways in which the DSM-5 proposals are reactions to criticisms of the DSM-IV-TR (APA, 2000) and criticisms of the proposed changes.
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy: Part of the “Third Wave” in the Behavioral Tradition
Authors: Springer Joseph M.
Published: May 2015

As described by Hayes, Strosahl, and Wilson (1999), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is one of several methods for integrating mindfulness concepts into mental health treatment. Unlike many counseling approaches, ACT does not assume that the goal of treatment is to better control thoughts, feelings, or other private events. Individuals are taught to notice phenomena and take a nonjudgmental stance toward them rather than trying to control, avoid, or otherwise minimize them. Although relatively new, ACT has increasing support for its effectiveness in addressing a variety of problems (Pull, 2009). This article addresses the theoretical foundation and basic principles of ACT, reviews the research, presents a case study to illustrate how it can be applied, and discusses the counseling implications.
Loving-Kindness Meditation and Counseling
Authors: Leppma Monica
Published: May 2015

Loving-kindness meditation (LKM) is a type of mindfulness-based meditation that emphasizes caring and connection with others. LKM incorporates nonjudgmental awareness of the present moment, which enhances attention, presence, acceptance, and self-regulation; it also entails directing caring feelings toward oneself and then others and emphasizes both self-care and interconnectedness. Thus, LKM is suitable for helping clients forge healthy connections with themselves and others. This article examines the use and implications of LKM in counseling.
Pet Loss and Disenfranchised Grief: Implications for Mental Health Counseling Practice
Authors: Cordaro Millie
Published: May 2015

Counselors who acknowledge and validate the implications of pet loss will help to re-enfranchise an undervalued grief. In the article, pet loss is conceptualized using both a traditional model of grief, Kubler-Ross’s stages of grief, and two contemporary models of loss adaptation, the dual process model and adaptive grieving. General grief reactions to pet loss are discussed, along with the negative impact of disenfranchised grief for pet bereavement. Finally, I address the use of grief counseling, self-help, and community resources for bereaved pet owners.
Differences between “Normal” and “Neurotic” Perfectionists: Implications for Mental Health Counselors
Authors: Ashby Jeffrey S. , Slaney Robert B. , Noble Christina M. , Gnilka Philip B. , Rice Kenneth G.
Published: May 2015

This study was designed to explore the experiences of two groups of participants who had high scores on the positive dimensions of perfectionism (high standards) but who differed on a measure of worry. From a larger pool, 36 university students were selected based on their scores on the Standards and Order subscale of the Almost Perfect Scale and on the Penn State Worry Scale. Participants responded to open-ended questions eliciting their definitions of perfectionism and their views on its effects on various domains of their lives. Consistent with early theoretical work (e.g., Hamachek, 1978), the results of the study suggest that identified perfectionists may view their perfectionism as positive or negative. The results also suggest that the constructs of standards and order represent the positive dimension and the construct of worry a negative dimension. Discussed are the results and their implications for mental health counseling and further research.
The Impact of Work Setting, Demographic Characteristics, and Personality Factors Related to Burnout Among Professional Counselors
Authors: Lent Jonathan , Schwartz Robert C.
Published: May 2015

This study investigated the relationship between burnout and clinical work setting, demographic characteristics, and personality factors among a national sample of professional counselors (N = 340) and found significant differences in degree of burnout between work settings. Community mental health outpatient counselors reported significantly greater burnout than either private practice or inpatient counselors. A complex interaction of sex, race, and years of professional experience also differentiated the degree of burnout. With regard to personality factors, counselors with less neuroticism and higher extraversion, agreeableness, and conscientiousness experienced greater personal accomplishment and less depersonalization and emotional exhaustion.
The Toxicity of Shame Applications for Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
Authors: Gutierrez Daniel , Hagedorn W. Bryce
Published: May 2015

Although shame is a detrimental emotional state often found in a variety of mental health concerns, treatment approaches for addressing it are scarce. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is an evidence-based treatment practice that has been effective in several applications, including the treatment of shame (Hayes, Luoma, Bond, Masuda, & Lillis, 2006; Luoma, Kohlenberg, Hayes, & Fletcher, 2011). ACT focuses on the development of six core skills for increasing client psychological flexibility. The article presents primary ACT techniques, case studies, and considerations for counselors.
Informed Consent, Confidentiality, and Diagnosing: Ethical Guidelines for Counselor Practice
Authors: Kress Victoria E. , Hoffman Rachel M. , Adamson Nicole , Eriksen Karen
Published: May 2015

Informed consent and confidentiality are discussed in the context of counselors’ use of the DSM diagnostic system. Considerations that can facilitate counselor diagnostic decision-making related to informed consent and confidentiality are identified in a case application. Suggestions that can enhance ethical diagnostic practices are provided.
The Effect of Training in Motivational Interviewing on Client Adherence: A Controlled Study
Authors: Young Tabitha L. , Winburn Amanda , Hagedorn W. Bryce
Published: May 2015

This study investigated the effect of motivational interviewing (MI) on client adherence. Eighty-one clients of a university-based community-counseling center were assigned to either a treatment or a control condition. Counselors of clients in the treatment group had been trained in MI; counselors of those in the control group had not. Statistical analyses revealed that clients in the treatment group attended more counseling sessions and were less likely to prematurely terminate therapy than those in the control group. Implications for using MI and suggestions for additional research are explored.
Counseling Students' Personal Values and Attitudes toward Euthanasia
Authors: Bevacqua Frank , Kurpius Sharon
Published: May 2015

This analogue study examined client autonomy in euthanasia situations and its relationship to the clinical experience, religious values, and attitudes toward euthanasia of 83 mental health counseling students. Participants were much more supportive of client autonomy for a 77-year-old client than for a 25-year-old client seeking active euthanasia. No differences were found for passive euthanasia. Counseling student religiosity and clinical experience were significant predictors of support for client autonomy, with more religiosity and less clinical experience related to less support for the client's right to make this decision about ending life. These findings are discussed in light of professional ethics and the role of counselor values in working with clients.
Endless Possibilities: Diversifying Service Options in Private Practice
Authors: Colburn Anita A. Neuer
Published: May 2015

Recent economic changes, extended areas of need, and personal preferences may inspire mental health counselors in private practice to diversify the service options they offer. This article outlines strategies for diversifying, including creatively marketing services already being provided; adding services that require little additional training or expertise; acquiring additional training in order to offer specialized services to meet market demand; providing services for or partnering with other practitioners; training future counselors; offering counseling or supervision at a distance; and consulting for businesses. Suggestions are provided for what counselors should consider before choosing a diversification strategy, along with ideas for implementing the strategy. The article concludes with suggestions for further research into diversification of services in private practice.
The HIRE Model: A Tool for the Informal Assessment of Nonsuicidal Self-Injury
Authors: Buser Trevor J. , Buser Juleen K.
Published: May 2015

In this article, we describe the HIRE model, a tool for facilitating informal assessment of nonsuicidal self-injury (NSSI). This model contains a mnemonic device, with each letter of the acronym signaling attention to one domain of assessment: H = History; I = Interest in Change; R = Reasons behind Behavior; E = Exposure to Risk. The model was designed to help counselors gather information on diagnostic and safety issues related to NSSI. Clinical implications of the model are discussed.
Scope of Practice Impact on Employability in New York State: Director and Counselor Views
Authors: Kassirer Steven J. , Delaney Nicholas M. , Goldstein Loren M. , Taylor Megan E. , Dobmeier Robert A. , Hernández Thomas
Published: May 2015

An exploratory survey revealed the effects of New York State's Licensed Mental Health Counselor Law on hiring Licensed Mental Health Counselors. The state Office of the Professions interpreted the absence of the word diagnosis in the law as indicating that LMHCs are ineligible to diagnose mental disorders. Directors of mental health agencies (n = 22) reported that LMHCs are qualified to work in state-licensed programs and are satisfied with the quality of their work, yet they hesitate or are unwilling to hire LMHCs due to reimbursement obstacles arising from the law. LMHCs (n = 23) reported being denied opportunities for employment, promotion, and insurance reimbursement and that consumer access to care is being restricted. It is advised that licensed professional counselors advocate for inclusion of the term diagnosis in the law in New York and in other states where the practice of professional counseling is unduly restricted.
Mandated Reporting of Child Abuse: Considerations and Guidelines for Mental Health Counselors
Authors: Henderson Kathryn L.
Published: May 2015

Mental health counselors serve as mandated reporters of child abuse. Considerations for practice for clinical mental health counselors when reporting child abuse are reviewed. Issues central to the decision to report are discussed, as well as possible outcomes of the report. The nature of suspecting abuse rather than proving abuse is reviewed, as are resistance to reporting and suggestions for how to counter resistance. Counseling techniques to use in session when abuse is suspected are discussed, as are the clinical implications in the aftermath of a report. Online resources related to child abuse are provided.
Conducting Child Custody Evaluations: Best Practices for Mental Health Counselors who Are Court-Appointed as Child Custody Evaluators
Authors: Patel Samir H. , Choate Laura Hensley
Published: May 2015

As the number of high-conflict separation cases continues to rise, mental health counselors are increasingly called upon to assist courts with child custody evaluations. Counselors can provide family courts with invaluable services either as treating or as forensic experts. Because each of these roles is unique, however, it is imperative that counselors who provide services to family courts understand the differences. Ethical, legal, and malpractice risks also increase considerably for counselors who provide courts with expert testimony. The purpose of this paper is to (a) discuss the central differences between the roles of counselor and of child custody evaluator, and (b) describe best practices for conducting child custody evaluations.
Master Counselors as Teachers: Clinical Practices of Counselor Educators
Authors: Ray Dee C. , Jayne Kimberly M. , Miller Raissa M.
Published: May 2015

Using a mixed methods design, we surveyed 117 counselor educators to explore their clinical practices and their perceptions of the impact of clinical practice on teaching, supervision, research, and service. The results indicate that clinical practice had the greatest influence on their supervision and teaching. A negative relationship between years served as a counselor educator and hours engaged in counseling was found. Through qualitative analysis, we identified several themes related to counselor educators' decisions to engage in clinical practice, among them staying relevant, enhancing teaching and supervision, and staying current in the field. Implications for counselors and counselor educators are discussed.
Professional Counselors’ Conceptualizations of the Relationship between Suicide and Self-Injury
Authors: Whisenhunt Julia L. , Chang Catherine Y. , Brack Gregory L. , Orr Jonathan , Adams Lisa G. , Paige Melinda R. , McDonald C. Peeper L. , O’Hara Caroline
Published: May 2015

This study sought to increase understanding of the relationship between suicide and self-injury (SI). Advanced professional counselors were asked to discuss their conceptualizations of the relationship and how SI impacts clinical assessment and intervention. Data were collected via online survey. Analysis was conducted by a research team using qualitative content analysis. Categories identified were (a) the relationship between suicide and SI, (b) the functions of SI, (c) debate about the potential for elevated risk, (d) whether or not suicide risk should be assessed differently with clients who self-injure, (e) how SI may impact treatment planning and goals, (f) how professional counselors intervene with clients who self-injure, and (g) how SI is identified.
Consultation for Mental Health Counselors: Opportunities and Guidelines for Private Practice
Authors: Carney Jennifer Maskell , Jefferson Joanne Frederick
Published: May 2015

Counselors are encouraged to understand and engage in consultation as part of their professional work. Unfortunately, mental health counselors who practice in private settings are rarely represented in consultation research or guidelines. This article explores potential barriers and benefits to private practitioners who seek out peer consultation in order to enhance their clinical practice and general professional development. Opportunities for improved client services, ethical considerations, and guidelines for practice are discussed.
“Alonetime”: Recovering a Rich Classical Resource for Counselor Self-Renewal
Authors: Wicks Robert J. , Buck Tina C.
Published: May 2015

Counselors cannot offer what they do not have. In a society marked by round-the-clock connectivity, it is difficult to set aside personal time to recharge and reflect. Yet the minds, voices, bodies, and spirits of counselors are our healing instruments. If even one component is weakened, a slow leak springs. Without an intentional practice of alonetime—a devoted period in silence and solitude or reflectively within oneself when in a group—the cost may be a life vocation unnecessarily lost, or even worse. We will examine priorities and common resistances; consider what alonetime may already be available but possibly underused; evaluate places that may promote a more reflective spirit; offer suggestions on how to restructure a busy schedule; and suggest alonetime and mindfulness meditation resources.
Finding Resilience: The Mediation Effect of Sense of Community on the Psychological Well-Being of Military Spouses
Authors: Wang Mei-Chuan , Nyutu Pius N. , Tran Kimberly K. , Spears Angela
Published: May 2015

The goal of this study was to identify positive factors that increase the psychological well-being of military spouses in the areas of environmental mastery. We proposed that positive affect and social support from family and friends would have indirect effects on psychological well-being through their association with a greater sense of community with the military culture. Participants were 207 female spouses of active-duty service members. Data were analyzed using MEDIATE to test the mediational effect. Results indicated that social support from friends and positive affect did predict a sense of community, which in turn was associated with increased feelings of psychological well-being. The findings suggest that a perceived sense of military community helps military spouses gain a sense of mastery and control in a constantly changing environment.
Editorial: nas trilhas do Texto Livre, volume 1, número 1, outono de 2008
Authors: Matte Ana Cristina Fricke
Published: May 2015

O Grupo Texto Livre é um elo. Ou seriam vários elos? Elo entre pesquisa e ensino. Elo entre o mundo do software e o mundo da lingüística do texto. Elo entre escrita e software livre. Elo entre o professor e o programador. Elo entre a sala de aula e o palco de um evento público. Elo entre a teoria e a aplicação. Elo entre a Universidade e a Comunidade. Elo entre comunidades. A Revista Texto Livre reflete isso: um espaço interdisciplinar aberto à discussão de todos os assuntos correlatos a esses elos, da oficina de texto à documentação em software livre. Linguagem e tecnologia. Este primeiro número condiz com essa perspectiva. O primeiro artigo, “A internet vai acabar com a língua portuguesa?”, de José Luiz Fiorin, aborda de forma objetiva e tranquila um tema bastante polêmico, especialmente se tratado por leigos e especialistas dos estudos da linguagem. O estrangeirismo e a linguagem típica de chats são abordados de forma ampla e suficientemente embasada para amenizar substancialmente essa polêmica. Dois artigos abordam a questão da tradução. Marcos Daniel e Henrique Murta discutem a propriedade do uso de software auxiliar no processo de tradução profissional em “A utilização de softwares para a monitoria do processo de tradução”, enquanto Stella Moreira traz o tradutor automático para o centro da discussão, tendo como ponto central outra polêmica: “O corretor automático substitui o Revisor Profissional?” Os próximos dois artigos abordam a questão do software livre e a educação. Daniervelin Pereira apresenta o Texto Livre como proposta para superação da realidade do software livre nos cursos de letras: “Barreiras entre Alunos de Letras e o Software Livre: como superá-las?”, enquanto Cristina Sleiman e Roseli Lopes falam da experiência de desenvolvimento de software educacional numa aboradagem típica do software livre, ou seja, o trabalho colaborativo: “Proposta de Ambiente Colaborativo para Desenvolvimento de Software Livre Educacional”. Os dois últimos artigos são do campo dos estudos da linguagem, com abordagem semiótica. Monica dos Santos e Ana Matte fazem um estudo de um blog, em especial a relação entre o texto e os comentários publicados no próprio blog: “Blog: Via de comunicação e constituição do sujeito”. O último artigo tem um título que lembra uma apologia ao Linux – e não deixa de ser: “Tuxsila: quem disse que linux é difícil?” – mas seu ponto principal é uma análise de semiótica tensiva que busca esclarecer, longe dos preconceitos de ambos os lados, as diferenças entre usuários de linux e usuários de windows. Obrigado à Comissão Editorial e a todos os avaliadores e autores por sua colaboração.Uma boa leitura a todos.Em nome dos editores,Ana Cristina Fricke Matte
Alimentação de um banco de dados do Semiofon, via corpus NILC/São Carlos, com palavras cujas vogais médias se encontram em posição tônica nas palavras
Authors: Araújo Adelma , Matte Ana Cristina Fricke
Published: May 2015

Neste trabalho, apresentamos como recursos da web são usados em uma pesquisa sobre vogais médias desenvolvida pelo grupo SEMIOFON. Inicialmente, apresentamos brevemente o corpus NILC/São Carlos. Em seguida, detalhamos as etapas da pesquisa desde a coleta dos dados até a transcrição fonológica dos dados seguindo a conversão letra-fonema de Albano & Moreira (1996).
Usabilidade de design e usabilidade pedagógica a partir do olhar do aluno em EAD: uma análise comparativa entre dois ambientes virtuais de aprendizagem
Authors: Oliveira Cleber Marques de
Published: May 2015

Este artigo apresenta o resultado de uma pesquisa realizada em duas turmas de cursos de graduação a distância em que uma utiliza um Software Livre e a outra, um Software Proprietário como Ambiente Virtual de Aprendizagem. A pesquisa busca analisar de que forma a Usabilidade de Design e a Usabilidade Pedagógica desses ambientes comprometem o processo de ensino-aprendizagem. Para isso, parte-se da análise dos testes de usabilidade, com ênfase nos graus de dificuldade e de acessibilidade dos conteúdos, e dos objetos de mediação presentes nesses ambientes para a construção de um processo de ensino e aprendizagem eficaz. Os resultados mostram que ainda há necessidade de desenvolver interfaces que permitam a interação e a produção do conhecimento de forma simples e eficiente entre professores e alunos, utilizando Ambiente Virtual de Aprendizagem. Conclui-se que os ambientes investigados possuem entraves que comprometem a eficácia na mediação entre professores, conteúdos e alunos. Contudo, a partir das análises, algumas pistas, como regras para padronização da interface, apontam para possíveis resoluções dos problemas.
Contribuições da linguística textual para a análise da coerência em hipertextos
Authors: Magnabosco Gislaine
Published: May 2015

O presente trabalho realizou um breve retrospecto das linhas teórico-metodológicas que contribuíram para a constituição dos estudos sobre o texto, visando verificar se a Linguística Textual, tal como a conhecemos atualmente, contribui para a compreensão da coerência do Hipertexto em meio à não-sequencialidade e à não-linearidade que o constitui.
Editorial
Authors: Matte Ana Cristina Fricke
Published: May 2015

Este número da revista Texto Livre: Linguagem e Tecnologia dedica-se à área de Humanas, em especial a grande área Linguística Letras e Artes.No entanto, a seção Educação e Tecnologia vem com mais força que as demais, desta vez com três artigos dedicados ao uso de tecnologias digitais no ensino. Jaiza Helena Moisés Fernandes, com o artigo"SOFTWARE LIVRE NA EDUCAÇÃO PARA ALÉM DA INCLUSÃO DIGITAL E SOCIAL: LETRAMENTOS MÚLTIPLOS DE PROFESSORES E ALUNOS" apresenta um bem sucedido caso de utilização do Linux educacional 3.0 numa escola do Ceará. Leila de Almeida Castillo Iabel discute a resistência de professores e educadores no uso de Tecnologias da Informação em suas atividades docentes, no artigo "RELAÇÕES DE ENSINÂNCIA E APRENDÊNCIA ATRAVÉS DO USO DAS TIC'S".Gonzalo Abio, na mesma seção, apresenta uma visão panorâmica e comentada das diretrizes do livro didático no Brasil, no artigo "UN ANÁLISIS PRELIMINAR DE LAS ACTIVIDADES TIC PRESENTES EN LOS LIBROS DIDÁCTICOS ESCOGIDOS POR LOS PNLD 2011 Y 2012 PARA LA ENSEÑANZA DE E/LE A BRASILEÑOS". O artigo foi vertido para o português por Vanderlei Machado e publicado na seção Vindo de Outras Trilhas (Traduções)".A ferramenta Wiki e o trabalho de produção colaborativa de textos é o foco da seção produção Textual e Tecnologia, no artigo "A FERRAMENTA WIKI: DESAFIOS E CONTRIBUIÇÕES NA FORMAÇÃO UNIVERSITÁRIA PRESENCIAL", assinado por Andriza Machado Becker.Finalmente, Isabel Cristina Vieira Coimbra Diniz, na seção Semiótica e Tecnologia, discute a relação entre espaço e corpo no que diz respeito às novas formas de divulgação de espetáculos de dança pela internet, no artigo "A DANÇA EM CENA: DO PALCO À TELA DO COMPUTADOR: UMA ANÁLISE SEMIÓTICA".Convidamos a todos a refletir conosco essas importantes questões.Ana Cristina Fricke Matte
A dança em cena: do palco à tela do computador: uma análise semiótica
Authors: Diniz Isabel Cristina Vieira Coimbra
Published: May 2015

Na dança, quando o espaço cênico de representação, com todas as suas peculiaridades, atrela-se aos espaços do corpo em representação, as plasticidades se fundem, dilatando-se em sentidos pelas imagens, que concretizam a teia do imaginário do ser. Elas refletem associações, impregnações, identidades, muitas vezes imperceptíveis, mas significativas, pois provocam intuições, fulgurações e sensações em todos: criadores, dançarinos, plateia, e nas inúmeras possibilidades entre enunciadores e enunciatários. Um dos objetivos deste trabalho é compreender traços da dramaturgia da dança na tela do computador, tendo a semiótica francesa como via de acesso. O corpus desta análise é a obra coreográfica “Sagração da Primavera” (1980), de Pina Bausch, publicada no YouYube. De maneira geral, a semiótica greimasiana nos ajudou a descrever e, assim, compreender um pouco mais sobre os percursos da geração de sentido do texto analisado e dos valores associados a ele.
Dall'altra parte di Wikipedia: migliorare la produzione di testo in italiano L2 attraverso l'edizione di voci dell'enciclopedia libera online
Authors: Sbicego Marco
Published: May 2015

Questo articolo discute le potenzialità dell'uso didattico di Wikipedia come strumento per l'insegnamento della lingua italiana L2 attraverso uno studio di caso concreto. Vengono evidenziati il contesto didattico e quello tecnologico, i prerequisiti necessari, i passi preparatori e le metodologie seguite, nonché i risultati ottenuti sia sotto il profilo strettamente didattico-linguico che sotto quello della corretta educazione alla libera circolazione delle conoscenze.
Operações de retextualização em textos divulgados em sites e no Twitter – o caso dos perfis das universidades piauienses
Authors: Alexandre Leila Rachel Barbosa , Castro Bruno Diego de Resende , Vieira Maria Lourdilene
Published: May 2015

Neste artigo, são analisadas postagens divulgadas nos perfis institucionais de cinco universidades do estado do Piauí pelo Twitter. Elas são comparadas com as notícias correlatas, divulgadas nos sites das mesmas instituições, tendo em vista o processo de retextualização em relação às peculiaridades tecnológicas dos dois meios.
Caso Casey Heynes: uma abordagem semiótica do tratamento dado ao bullying na atualidade
Authors: Castro Carlos Henrique Silva de , Silva Ester Junia da , Helal Elisângela Rodrigues Andrade Vieira , Gonçalves Ghisene Santos Alecrim
Published: May 2015

O objetivo deste trabalho é refletir sobre o bullying a partir de uma análise semiótica, de viés greimasiano, de um excerto da Revista Nova Escola que aborda o caso Casey Heynes que, por sua vez, refere-se a um vídeo de sucesso veiculado na internet, no qual a vítima de bullying se rebela e agride violentamente um de seus algozes. O texto questiona, sobretudo, o papel da escola em casos como esse. Tais reflexões têm como propósito entender o papel do sujeito nessa narrativa e sua relação com o objeto, qual seja, livrar-se do bullying. Desse modo, acreditamos ser possível melhor entender acerca dos processos de construção de valores como a violência, a exemplo do bullying, discussão de extrema importância na contemporaneidade.
Estudo da ocorrência de cyberbullying contra professores na rede social Twitter por meio de um algoritmo de classificação bayesiano
Authors: De Alencar Almeida Rafael José
Published: May 2015

O presente trabalho pretende contribuir com o mapeamento e a mensuração da ocorrência da violência virtual contra professores na rede social Twitter, por meio de técnicas computacionais baseadas em mineração de dados da Internet (web mining) e aprendizagem de máquina (machine learning). Para tal, foi realizada, durante uma semana, a coleta de postagens referentes a professores na rede social, as quais foram normalizadas e submetidas a um algoritmo de classificação Bayesiano capaz de realizar automaticamente a categorização do teor das mensagens como positivas, negativas ou neutras. Como resultado, obteve-se uma visualização gráfica hierárquica dos dados capaz de fornecer uma visão geral da gravidade e abrangência do fenômeno.
Sites de editoras de livros didáticos pela perspectiva do professor
Authors: Ferreira Ferreira Márcia Luiza
Published: May 2015

Neste artigo relata-se o resultado de uma pesquisa sobre sites de editoras de livros didáticos, nos quais se investigaram as ofertas de serviços pertinentes ao trabalho do professor da educação básica. Com o intuito de analisar os ambientes de venda e promoção do livro didático, foi realizado um levantamento de sites de editoras desse material. Dessa forma, procurou-se verificar, nos endereços pesquisados, o que é ofertado ao professor consumidor do livro didático com o objetivo de complementar o trabalho em sala de aula, como o espaço chamado área do professor, por exemplo, que normalmente oferece fichas pedagógicas, entrevistas sobre temas relacionados à educação, dentre outros suportes. Foram analisados 10 sites de editoras durante o mês de maio de 2009. Ao final, pudemos perceber que esses endereços eletrônicos não são apenas um portal de venda editorial, mas um espaço que complementa o trabalho do professor com o livro didático adotado.
Planned obsolescence: publishing, technology and the future of the academy, de Kathleen Fitzpatrick
Authors: Vecchio Pollyanna de Mattos Moura
Published: May 2015

Resenha por Pollyanna de Mattos Moura Vecchio/CEFET-MG.
A importância do design para tornar as redes sociais mais interativas
Authors: Santos Bruno Cesar Soares
Published: May 2015

A concepção do design é uma das etapas mais importantes da construção de websites, por ordenar as informações e os componentes visuais das páginas de forma a articular um sistema de eficiente e fácil utilização. No caso das Redes Sociais On-line, que são sites com a proposta de promover a interação social e favorecer a comunicação entre usuários em vários contextos (pessoais, profissionais ou mais específicos), o design deve ser concebido levando-se em conta alguns conceitos e necessidades peculiares. Garantir usabilidade na relação pessoa x máquina e interação entre os seus usuários são necessidades que só serão supridas por meio de uma interface construída pensando-se na experiência de quem utilizará a rede, tarefa que cabe ao designer. Este artigo investiga a importância do design de interação com foco em usabilidade, no cumprimento da tarefa descrita anteriormente, e apresenta ocase do uso do design no Facebook, a rede social mais acessada do mundo. Como complemento, o estudo pontua algumas inconsistências e necessidades latentes no design dos sites de redes sociais e lista os pontos positivos e potencialidades que eles apresentam.
Redefinición de autoría y licencias Creative Commons: análisis de contenido en blogs literários
Authors: Coelho Ana Carolina Sampaio
Published: May 2015

El presente estudio investiga los blogs literarios como una práctica cultural contemporánea. A partir de un análisis de contenido de 230 blogs elegidos de forma aleatoria, analizamos aspectos relacionados a la redefinición de autoría en Internet y la utilización de licencias Creative Commons. Por fin, investigamos si la Web 2.0 puede servir de espacio para una reconfiguración profunda en la industria de los bienes culturales.
O uso de ferramentas da internet no ensino de língua inglesa e seus reflexos na inclusão social de alunos de escolas públicas
Authors: Chagas Lucas Araujo
Published: May 2015

Nas últimas décadas, juntamente com a consolidação da língua inglesa como língua franca, novas tecnologias começaram a ganhar espaço no seu ensino/aprendizagem. Estas possibilitaram incrementar o processo de ensino de línguas estrangeiras e aproximá-lo às exigências de constante atualização e modernização da sociedade atual. Nesse contexto, a internet emerge como uma ferramenta indispensável no que diz respeito à pesquisa e ao contato com saberes pertinentes aos conteúdos trabalhados na escola. Neste trabalho, apresentaremos meios de conciliar a internet e o ensino de língua inglesa, de forma a promover a inclusão social de alunos de escolas públicas.
Formação de professores sob uma perspectiva transdisciplinar: o estágio supervisionado no consórcio CEDERJ/UERJS
Authors: Mousinho Silvia Helena do Amaral , Spindola Marcia
Published: May 2015

O estágio praticado nos cursos de licenciatura do Consórcio CEDERJ/UERJ criou um vínculo concreto entre a teoria e a prática. O presente trabalho, desenvolvido pelas coordenações de Estágio Supervisionado III e IV, estabelece novas concepções e novos referenciais para a transdisciplinaridade, desmitificando o seu arcabouço eminentemente teórico ao promover e propor ações - junto aos alunos estagiários - que dotam de sentido a relação “visão transdisciplinar / opção de vida”. Essa nova forma de realizar o estágio está formando professores mais comprometidos e cientes do papel do educador, vindo deles o reconhecimento de que o encontro com o componente curricular Estágio Supervisionado foi decisivo para a consolidação de suas escolhas profissionais.
Twitter como possível alternativa para o ensino de língua portuguesa
Authors: Balduino Jefferson de Oliveira , Castelano Karine Lôbo , Santo Janete Araci do Espírito
Published: May 2015

O presente estudo tem como objetivo apontar para a importância do uso das Tecnologias de Informação e Comunicação (TICs), principalmente da ferramenta Twitter, envolvendo o conceito de redes sociais para o ensino-aprendizagem dentro do contexto acadêmico. Por ser um serviço que permite a postagem de apenas 140 caracteres por vez, a ferramenta Twitter leva seus usuários a escreverem suas informações de forma compacta, considerando o significado das mesmas. Com isso, é possível observar uma internet capaz de lidar com contextos e interpretações, uma vez que aferramenta poderá contribuir para o desenvolvimento linguístico do aluno, possibilitando o desenvolvimento de competências de leitura, produção textual e compreensão linguística nos mais diversos contextos em que estiverem inseridos. Como metodologia, foram aplicados questionários em uma escola pública da cidade de Campos dos Goytacazes/RJ, em uma turma do 9º ano do Ensino Fundamental. Os dados coletados mostraram que os alunos entendem a importância das TICs e das redes sociais para a pesquisa escolar, bem como sobre a aplicação dos mesmos na aprendizagem e na busca de informações ou de conhecimentos. Dessa forma, acreditamos que, ao utilizar esta nova ferramenta, o aluno terá acesso aos mais diversos tipos de textos, assim como escrever mensagens, conversar, pesquisar e produzir trabalhos solicitados pelos professores, divulgar opiniões, enfim, desenvolver as habilidades de leitura, compreensão e escrita, desde outras perspectivas.
Programar é bom para as crianças? Uma visão crítica sobre o ensino de programação nas escolas
Authors: Geraldes Wendell Bento
Published: May 2015

RESUMO: O artigo apresenta reflexões sobre o ensino de programação nas escolas e os impactos positivo e negativo dessa prática nos dias atuais. O texto trata ainda das iniciativas relativas ao ensino de programação nas escolas, considerando também a opinião de alguns especialistas sobre o assunto. Afinal, é bom para as crianças aprender a programar computadores nas escolas? Todas as pessoas podem aprender a programar computadores? Qual a importância da aprendizagem de programação para a sociedade atual? Em busca das respostas a essas questões, serão discutidas aqui as vantagens e desvantagens a respeito deste tema.PALAVRAS-CHAVE: educação; escolas; software; computador; inovação. ABSTRACT: This article presents reflections on teaching programming in schools and the positive and negative impact of this new methodology today. The study also discusses the initiatives relating to teaching programming in schools, considering also the opinion of experts on the subject. The following questions are addressed: Is it good for children to learn to program computers in schools? Can all people learn to program computers? What is the importance of learning for today's society? The pros and cons regarding teaching programming in schools will be discussed in search of answers to these questions.KEYWORDS: education; schools; software; computer; innovation.
Profitabilities on Federal Offshore Oil and Gas Leases: A Review
Authors: Lohrenz J.
Published: May 2015

Studies which assess profitabilities from Federal offshore oil and gas leases consistently point to unsatisfactory performance. That is true for leases issued years ago as well as for the future even with presently optimistic oil and gas price projections. Bonus paid is the controllable factor that delivers the coup de grace to acceptable profits. Elimination of bonus may not make profitabilities robust, but could make them closer to the average for all industries. This review leads to a simple prescription. For profitabilities closer to a satisfactory level, hid less bonus.
A Generalized Compositional Model for Naturally Fractured Reservoirs
Authors: Peng C. P. , Yanosik J. L. , Stephenson R. E.
Published: May 2015

This paper presents the formulation of a generalized dual porosity compositional reservoir model. This formulation uses component masses and pressures as primary unknowns. The IMPES method with semi-implicit treatment of wells and the Newton-Raphson iteration method are used to solve the flow equations. The model has several different options for calculating fluid properties ranging in complexity from black oil to the Redlich-Kwong Equation of State (RKEOS). By proper ordering of equations, the model formulation is independent of the fluid property correlation used. It can simulate compositional problems rigorously and can simulate black oil problems as efficiently as a black oil dual porosity model.

The model can be used to study one-dimensional, two-dimensional and three-dimensional systems consisting of a combination of fractured and nonfractured rock using either cartesian or cylindrical coordinate systems. Either the five-point or nine-point finite difference schemes can be used in the areal plane. The effects of pressure depletion on rock compressibilities and permeabilities also can be simulated.

Using the RKEOS fluid property option, the model was used to study the depletion performance of dual porosity volatile oil and gas condensate reservoirs. The performance curves for volatile oil and gas condensate wells in a single porosity and a dual porosity system were generated and compared. The effects of capillary forces, gravity forces and matrix block size on the depletion performance were investigated. It was found that while the existence of fractures can be detrimental to the depletion performance of volatile oil reservoirs, its effects on the liquid recovery performance from gas condensate reservoirs are less pronounced.