Dentre os diversos elementos que compõem a alfabetização científica, este trabalho se fixa sobre a argumentação em uma aula de genética. Analisamos uma sequência de três aulas de Biologia para o 3º ano do Ensino Médio para identificar e classificar argumentos científicos fornecidos em aula pela professora e pelo material didático bem como argumentos escritos produzidos pelos alunos sobre a função do DNA nos seres vivos. Analisamos os dados tomando como base o trabalho de Simon, Erduran e Osborne (2006) e Toulmin (2006). As análises apontaram para a existência de ações pró-argumentação da professora durante as aulas teórico-explicativas. Os argumentos fornecidos pela professora e pelo texto base foram considerados simples e embasados apenas em dados, ao invés de usarem também garantias e apoios. A questão proposta pela professora foi compreendida por 30 dos 35 alunos da amostra. Aproximadamente metade da amostra apresentou alguma justificativa para suas conclusões e a maioria dos argumentos foi considerada válida. Porém, apenas sete alunos conseguiram responder a questão utilizando todos os conceitos que deveriam, enquanto a maioria dos alunos usou apenas parte dos conceitos exigidos ou apresentou conceitos errados na tentativa de responder a questão. Fica o indício de que práticas comuns de sala de aula podem ser modificadas de forma a estimularem a argumentação dos alunos em aulas de ciências. / Among the several elements of scientific literacy this study attempted to analyze argumentation in a Genetic class. Three Biology classes (15-17 years) were audio and video recorded and analyzed to identify the arguments present in the teacher\'s speech and also in the text given by the teacher. Students\' argumentation about DNA\'s function in live organisms was also analyzed. To assess teacher\'s oral contribution to argumentation we used Simon, Erduran and Osborne (2006) research method, and to analyze the students\' and teacher\'s argumentation we used Toulmin\'s argument pattern (TAP). We have identified that the teacher\'s speech represents oral contribution to the students\' argumentation. The text given by the teacher and the teacher\'s arguments are poor, using mostly data to justify their claims, instead of using also warrants and backings. The task suggested by the teacher was well understood by 30 out of 35 students, almost all of them used scientifically valid arguments and more than half of the sample justified their conclusions. However, only seven of them were able to answer the question using all the content required. Most of the students failed to mention all the required information or presented misconceptions in their answers. Our work demonstrates that different pedagogical strategies may be useful to develop scientific argumentation among students.

Thesis advisor: Thomas H. Groome / The mid-twentieth century upsurge in scholarship on the methodological and conceptual importance of narrative for theology - established in the work of H.R. Niebuhr, Hans Frei and Stephen Crites inter alia - was a watershed moment for narrative pedagogy in Christian religious education. By and large, narrative approaches have however tended to privilege one form of narrative embodiment - literary (or discursive narratives) - over action (or non-discursive narratives). This dissertation points to the equivocal and pluriform nature of narrativity, and its codification in much more than oral and written textuality. I extend it to refer to a distinct competency for establishing a meaningful world (or ethos) to inhabit, which congeals in varied forms of human expression including our lived narratives. Narrative competency allows us to understand ourselves as persons and communities in (synchronic) relationship with the rest of creation, as well as in (diachronic) relation with persons and communities from the past and in the anticipated future. I propose a narrative pedagogy for transformative faith based on the concept of story-making, which draws on this expanded understanding of narrativity. My story-making approach is grounded in Christian praxis that aims to establish the experiential matrix that, through the working of God's grace, invites and aids the re-storying of the learner's life. Story-making also has as its vision narrative historic praxis that incarnates in social action the understanding that human subjectivity is lived in responsible agency in the present, retrieving the memory of suffering and possibility from the past, in the hope of a more just future. This dissertation is inspired by the Caribbean heritage of survival and grace-filled possibility, but ultimately extrapolates for universal wisdom. It is sustained by a belief that Christian religious education is about forming disciples with agency for furthering the Great story of the reign of God in history and society. The creative, even poetic, enterprise of Caribbean existence is iconic of this existential challenge that remains ubiquitous for life in the modern globalized economy. / Thesis (PhD) — Boston College, 2013. / Submitted to: Boston College. Graduate School of Arts and Sciences. / Discipline: Religious Education and Pastoral Ministry.

Stroke continues to plague the United States, affecting 795,000 people annually. Although stroke mortality has decreased, the overall incidence of stroke appears essentially unchanged. With a population that is projected to increase in age and stroke risk over the next 10-15 years, this is concerning. Current stroke prevention education may not be adequately tailored to community learning needs. Analyzing existing demographic data within electronic medical records may allow healthcare systems to identify high-risk neighborhoods by geocoding stroke diagnoses and then completing a qualitative analysis within the target community of specific stroke knowledge deficits. That information may then inform stroke prevention education for that neighborhood. A descriptive, exploratory approach was used to identify a community with a high incidence of stroke using geocoded demographic data from patients coding out with a stroke diagnosis. Qualitative interviews conducted within the community yielded the following themes: fragmented knowledge of stroke causes and risk factors, unawareness of hypertension and diabetes as significant risk factors for stroke, knowing but experiencing challenges to engaging in healthy practices—specifically, diet and exercise, and financial barriers to healthcare resources. While most of the participants had adequate healthcare coverage and reported regular interactions with a primary healthcare provider, this community continued to experience a higher incidence of stroke than surrounding neighborhoods. The findings of this study highlighted specific challenges to stroke prevention that may inform future stroke prevention initiatives. Future research in other communities using this approach may provide additional insights into the specific knowledge deficits unique to communities, as well as revealing patterns and trends in stroke prevention knowledge. Approaching stroke prevention education using only data obtained from large registries may provide a broad overview of knowledge deficits, but lack the specificity necessary to effectively address stroke knowledge needs at the community level. Recognizing the challenges inherent with behavior modification for implementing lifestyle changes should also be considered when designing future stroke education. Harnessing technology in the form of web applications, text messaging, and email for maintaining communication with patients may improve effectiveness of stroke prevention interventions. Implementing a comprehensive health promotion program that addresses specific community needs with tailored health education and behavioral support may lead to decreased incidence of cerebrovascular disease in this community and provide a model for managing other preventable diseases. / Includes bibliography. / Dissertation (Ph.D.)--Florida Atlantic University, 2019. / FAU Electronic Theses and Dissertations Collection

Dentre os diversos elementos que compõem a alfabetização científica, este trabalho se fixa sobre a argumentação em uma aula de genética. Analisamos uma sequência de três aulas de Biologia para o 3º ano do Ensino Médio para identificar e classificar argumentos científicos fornecidos em aula pela professora e pelo material didático bem como argumentos escritos produzidos pelos alunos sobre a função do DNA nos seres vivos. Analisamos os dados tomando como base o trabalho de Simon, Erduran e Osborne (2006) e Toulmin (2006). As análises apontaram para a existência de ações pró-argumentação da professora durante as aulas teórico-explicativas. Os argumentos fornecidos pela professora e pelo texto base foram considerados simples e embasados apenas em dados, ao invés de usarem também garantias e apoios. A questão proposta pela professora foi compreendida por 30 dos 35 alunos da amostra. Aproximadamente metade da amostra apresentou alguma justificativa para suas conclusões e a maioria dos argumentos foi considerada válida. Porém, apenas sete alunos conseguiram responder a questão utilizando todos os conceitos que deveriam, enquanto a maioria dos alunos usou apenas parte dos conceitos exigidos ou apresentou conceitos errados na tentativa de responder a questão. Fica o indício de que práticas comuns de sala de aula podem ser modificadas de forma a estimularem a argumentação dos alunos em aulas de ciências. / Among the several elements of scientific literacy this study attempted to analyze argumentation in a Genetic class. Three Biology classes (15-17 years) were audio and video recorded and analyzed to identify the arguments present in the teacher\'s speech and also in the text given by the teacher. Students\' argumentation about DNA\'s function in live organisms was also analyzed. To assess teacher\'s oral contribution to argumentation we used Simon, Erduran and Osborne (2006) research method, and to analyze the students\' and teacher\'s argumentation we used Toulmin\'s argument pattern (TAP). We have identified that the teacher\'s speech represents oral contribution to the students\' argumentation. The text given by the teacher and the teacher\'s arguments are poor, using mostly data to justify their claims, instead of using also warrants and backings. The task suggested by the teacher was well understood by 30 out of 35 students, almost all of them used scientifically valid arguments and more than half of the sample justified their conclusions. However, only seven of them were able to answer the question using all the content required. Most of the students failed to mention all the required information or presented misconceptions in their answers. Our work demonstrates that different pedagogical strategies may be useful to develop scientific argumentation among students.

Bakalauro darbe analizuojamas autistiškų mokinių komunikavimo gebėjimų ugdymas. Suformuluotas tyrimo tikslas, kuriuo siekiama išnagrinėti, autistiškų mokinių komunikavimo ugdymo ypatumus, išryškinant specialiųjų pedagogų patiriamus sunkumus bei autistiškų mokinių komunikavimo ugdymui taikomus metodus, terapijas. Tyrimas buvo atliktas interviu metodu, o jame dalyvavo 15 specialiųjų pedagogų, kurie ugdo autistiškus mokinius ir galėjo atsakyti į užduotus klausimus apie autistiškų mokinių komunikavimo gebėjimų ugdymą. Interviu metodu buvo siekiama išsiaiškinti, kaip autistiškų mokinių tėvai prisideda prie savo vaikų ugdymo. Kokių sunkumų specialieji pedagogai patiria komunikuodami su autistiškais mokiniais. Svarbiausias tikslas buvo išsiaiškinti, kaip ugdomi autistiškų vaikų komunikavimo gebėjimai. Iš gautų duomenų buvo atlikta turinio analizė. Tyrimu nustatyta, jog specialiųjų pedagogų nuomone tėvai dažniausiai įsitraukia į autistiškų vaikų komunikavimo gebėjimų ugdymą bei bendradarbiauja su pedagogais. Išskirtos didžiausios problemos, kurios trukdo autistiškiems mokiniams komunikuoti: agresyvumas, negebėjimas bendrauti, kalbėti, adekvačiai naudoti kalbą, vengia kontakto. Specialieji pedagogai įžvelgia pozityvius autistiškų mokinių komunikavimo gebėjimų ugdymo pasikeitimus. Nurodyta, jog dažniausiai specialieji pedagogai ugdydami autistiškų mokinių komunikavimo gebėjimus naudoja individualias ugdymo programas bei taiko muzikos terapiją. / He present Bachelor Thesis analyses development of communication abilities of autistic pupils. A research aim has been formulated in order to study the development peculiarities of communication abilities of autistic pupils by emphasizing difficulties encountered by special educators as well as methods, therapies applied for development of communication of autistic pupils. The research has been carried out by applying an interview method. 15 educators, who educate autistic pupils, have participated in the interview and could answer the questions about development of communication abilities of autistic pupils. The aim of the interview was to find out how parents of autistic pupils contributed to education of their children; what difficulties were encountered by special educators within communication to autistic pupils. The key aim was to find out how communication abilities of autistic pupils were developed. Content analysis has been carried out on the basis of the obtained data. By means of the research it has been determined that, according to the opinion of special educators, parents usually involved into development of communication abilities of autistic children and communicated to educators. Major problems causing difficulties for communication of autistic pupils should be emphasized: aggression, failure to communicate, speak, use of the language in an adequate manner, avoidance of contact. Special educators observe positive changes in development of communication... [to full text]

In its theoretical part, this thesis deals with possibilities of using puppets at the education process of drama education. It is aimed at the puppets using at literary text working. It sketches relation between a child and a puppet, his or her communication and working with it. It points out puppets using in the other education sphere. This thesis acquaints pupils with basic kinds of puppets, a way of their using at the education and it shows possibilities of puppets hand making. This work refers to child fantasy what can help bringing subject around and after that its using is easy. It demonstrates that a puppet can have its own place in drama education lessons which concentrate on literary. The practical part deals of research what is oriented on the drama education lessons which use activities with a puppet and without it. It approaches a child working during a school year and shows progress at his work and in relation to a puppet. The thesis brings the solution how to make it special for school. This work makes puppets importance at the education. Key words: - puppets - education - literary text - drama education - activity - stage process - communication - puppet theatre - working with puppets

The thesis ?Activating methods and techniques of teaching in the subject of Czech language and literature at elementary school? is based on actively methods and their influence over increasing effectiveness education and creativity of pupils. Aim work is evidence effectiveness suitable techniques of teaching activating methods in education subject Czech language and literature. Endeavour was to raise activity pupils, suitable lead lesson side mull over subject matter and get higher creativity by laboratory group of pupil at the end research.

The term of ``management`` is hardly ever used in social sphere in the Czech Republic. Social work is provided by institutions of various statutes so the approach to management opportunities and needs must be different. Human resources management represents current conception of personnel work and is considered to be a significant part of management which could be a key factor of organisation achievements. ARMSTRONG, M. speaks about human resources management as a ``strategically and logically elaborate approach to management of the most important item, people who work in the organisation and contribute to achieving its objectives both individually and collectively`` (2). Progressive organisations pay special attention to further education of their staff as a part of personnel management. Education and development plays an important role in organisation and its flexibility, it becomes lifelong activity. Organisations take an active part in this process and organise a lot of educational courses which are based on a number of different methods. The aim of this work consisted in finding development and education methods which are used in social facilities in the region of Hradec Králové. The research part of the work is based on questioning methods, particularly questionnaires and guided interviews. The study group of people was formed by management, personnel officers and staff members of social facilities in the region of Hradec Králové. The thesis should help spread information about current methods used in staff development and education as a part of human resources management.

This diploma thesis describes and evaluates the contemporary development of managers' competencies in CSOB. Simultaneously, the goal is to find out how satisfied they are with the current situation. I came to the conclusion that the managers exploit methods for their self-development which do not belong to their favourite ones. The managers do not think that they are familiar with the observed competencies at the optimal level, which was based on their self-evaluation. Hence, I would suggest to concentrate on the preferred methods and to try to optimize the system of the development from the point of view of managers' preferences. Thanks to this suggestion employees' satisfaction and thereby also the efficiency of the whole system would arise.

The theoretical part of this thesis is focused on the introduction to drama as a separate object with its principles and the principles of working with drama, on its methods and techniques. We will introduce here the work of teachers of drama education and training opportunities in this field. In terms of psychology, the work deals with the development of speech in children and the ability to learn a new language, so that we get the most lasting effect in the preservation of the skills acquired in the memory. An integral part of this work is also didactic teaching of foreign languages and its characteristics. Required skills in a foreign language, then set the General Educational Programme for Basic Education, which allows us to set learning goals. The theoretical part is also a methodology to creating tutorials foreign language with the use of drama in education and its reflection. The practical part contains taught lessons on selected topics of the English language, where I used drama as a teaching resource.