This study followed two teacher candidates from the Communities as Resources in Early Childhood Teacher Education (CREATE) project into their first year classrooms to determine whether they were able to translate the theoretical principles from their teacher preparation program into practice during their first year of teaching. It also examined the supporting and limiting contextual factors that affected translation both during their teacher preparation and in their first year of teaching. Multiple case study methodology was used to look closely at each case independently providing consistency through replication, while also allowing the ability to look across both cases to develop more powerful findings (Stake, 2006; Baxter & Jack, 2008; Yin, 2014). A conceptual frame was developed around translation, revisiting how it has been used in other fields of research in the past (Catford, 1974; Bassnett, 2013; Major & Cordey-Hayes, 2000; Holden & Von Kortzfleisch, 2004; Jacobson, Butterill & Goering, 2003; Davison, 2009; Straus, Tetroe, & Graham, 2009) and how it is currently being used as a metaphor in the field of education (Cook-Sather, 2001, 2006) to provide a lens into the intricacies and flexibility of the process of translation. Literature was reviewed to provide background into research that has looked closely at the impact teacher preparation programs have on the first year of teaching, and to provide background information into the conceptualization of the work undergirding the principles of CREATE. It is crucial for teacher preparation programs to follow their own graduates into their classrooms to gain a deeper understanding of what concepts, theories, and principles translated from university classrooms and field experiences to practice in first year teacher's classrooms, in order to make changes to their teacher education curriculum to prevent a breakdown of translation. This study offers insight into what supports and limits translation and offers suggestions for future research in the area of translation.

Abstract Thirty phosphane ligands were prepared and characterized. Aryl groups of the phosphane ligands were modified through change in functionality. The side chains were the following: trifluoromethylphenyl, selenomethylphenyl, 9-anthryl, alkyl-substituted aryl groups, and pyridyl and alkyl groups. In addition, three chromium carbonyl complexes of potentially bidentate arylphosphanes containing nitrogen heteroatoms were prepared and characterized. Characterization of the isolated complexes verified the monodentate coordination from phosphorus and two bidentate coordination modes, (P,N)-bound and (N,N')-bound. Ligands and complexes were characterized by 1H, 13C{1H}, 31P{1H}, and two-dimensional NMR spectroscopy, X-ray crystallography, and mass spectrometry. The 13C{1H} and 31P{1H} NMR spectra, and calculated cone angles of the o-alkyl-substituted aryl- and arylalkylphosphane ligands provided valuable parameters, which could be plotted against catalytic results in the search for correlations between the structures and catalytic behavior of ligands. Correlations were found between the parameters and the catalytic behavior of Rh-catalysts modified with the o-alkyl-substituted phenylphosphanes. The research reported here was directed toward the preparation and characterization of phosphane ligands which would favor the formation of isobutanal in propene hydroformylation. The o-alkyl-substituted arylphosphanes, which were studied most throughly, gave the highest selectivity to isobutanal but at the cost of activity. Linear n-butanal was still the main product, though only barely. Alkyl substituents in meta position increased the activity of propene hydroformylation even up to the level with the reference ligand PPh3, but, the selectivity decreased simultaneously.

In order to design an educational system that reflects Pakistani culture and ideology, teacher education programs must be developed which reflect the overall expectations by the country's various social, economic, and educational institutions. Such a program should take the lead in not only developing the educational system but also in establishing priorities in social, economic, and educational changes.

Many tertiary institutions are confronted with the challenge of unprepared students. This epidemic is largely due to factors in and out of individuals‟ control. These factors include academic proficiency, course-student match, support and integration, financial stability, preparation, personal circumstances and engagement. The main objective of this study is therefore threefold: Firstly, to describe what student readiness entails; secondly to understand why there is a lack of readiness among first-year Human Resource Management students, and thirdly, to identify and improve upon interventions that prepare students for tertiary education. For this study student readiness refers to the ability of students to meet the basic requirements to successfully enrol for a course without remedial assistance and to successfully complete their studies in the recommended timeframe. The target population of this study focussed on students who registered on a full-time basis for the National Diploma in Human Resource Management for the academic year 2014 (n=117). A self-administered questionnaire was distributed to the students and an open-ended questionnaire additionally to the lecturers who teach first-year Human Resource Management students. The study was subjected to various statistical techniques such as Cronbach‟s alpha, t-tests, Pearson moment product correlation and Cohen‟s d. In doing so an improved insight into student readiness and success was developed. The main findings of the study indicated that there is a relationship between the type of schooling and readiness factors as statistical significance was noted. In addition, students who scored high on readiness factors were more likely to succeed in tertiary education. Moreover the number of interventions students is exposed to positively influence student readiness and success. This study has contributed to the body of knowledge which relates to the broader educational environment in South Africa and provides recommendations to address student readiness and success.

Programmatic change related to autism spectrum disorders (ASD) training in special education teacher education programs across the U.S. and institutional variables that influenced change were examined. Variables included institutions’ current coverage of autism content in coursework and institution enrollment. One faculty member from each identified institution was invited to participate in the study. Data were collected from 136 special education faculty using an exploratory survey instrument, the National Survey on ASD Preparation in Undergraduate Special Education Teacher Training Programs (NSAP). This study was designed around themes which emerged from empirical and pragmatic research findings conceptualizing prevalent issues in personnel preparation for ASD including critical knowledge and skills needed by teachers to effectively serve students with ASD. Results indicated a significant number of programmatic changes (66%) remain to be implemented in undergraduate special education programs at institutions participating in the study.

Orientador: José Roberto Cury Saad / Resumo: A crescente demanda por tratamentos estéticos tem impulsionado o desenvolvimento de novos materiais e técnicas para tratamentos restauradores. Este estudo teve como objetivo avaliar o efeito de diferentes materiais restauradores e términos de preparo sobre a integridade marginal de coroas unitárias confeccionadas pelo sistema CAD/CAM (Computer Aided Desing/Computer Aided Manufacturing). Quarenta coroas unitárias foram confeccionadas utilizando quatro materiais: cerâmica vítrea a base de dissilicato de lítio (IPS e.max CAD, Ivoclar Vivadent), composto híbrido a base de cerâmica feldspática reforçada com polímeros (Vita Enamic, Vita Zahnfabrik), cerâmica de silicato de lítio reforçada com zircônia (Vita Suprinity, Vita Zahnfabrik) e compósito vítreo nanohíbrido (Brava Blocks, FGM) a partir de um preparo com quatro términos diferentes: chanfro (espessura de borda 0.8 mm), chanfro raso (0.4 mm), chanfro profundo (1.2 mm) e ombro (1.2 mm). O dente preparado foi escaneado com um scanner intraoral (CEREC Omnicam, Dentsply Sirona) e um projeto de restauração foi confeccionado com o uso de um software (CEREC SW 4.4, Dentsply Sirona). As coroas foram obtidas a partir da fresagem (Dental Milling Machine MC XL, Dentsply Sirona) de blocos para CAD/CAM dos materiais incluídos no estudo. Em seguida, as coroas obtidas a partir de dois materiais (IPS e.max CAD e Vita Suprinity) foram levadas a forno (Programat CS2The, Ivoclar Vivadent) para queima de cristalização. A integridade de borda das ... (Resumo completo, clicar acesso eletrônico abaixo) / Abstract: The crescent demand for aesthetic treatments has driven the development of new materials and techniques for restorative treatments. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of different restorative materials and finish line designs on the marginal integrity of single crowns obtained by CAD/CAM (Computer Aided Desing/Computer Aided Manufacturing). Forty crowns were made using four materials: Lithium disilicate-based vitreous ceramics (IPS e.max CAD, Ivoclar Vivadent), hybrid composite based on polymere-reinforced feldspathic ceramics (Vita Enamic, Vita Zahnfabrik), silicate ceramics lithium reinforced with zirconia (Vita Suprinity, Vita Zahnfabrik) and composite vitreous nanohybrid (Brava Blocks, FGM) from a preparation with four different finish line designs: chamfer (0.8 mm edge thickness), shallow chamfer (0.4 mm), deep chamfer (1.2 mm) and shoulder (1.2 mm). The prepared tooth was scanned with an intraoral scanner (CEREC Omnicam, Dentsply Sirona) and a restoration project was made using a software (CEREC SW 4.4, Dentsply Sirona). Crowns were obtained from milling (Dental Milling Machine MC XL, Dentsply Sirona) from CAD/CAM blocks of materials included in the study. Then, the crowns obtained from two materials (IPS e.max CAD and Vita Suprinity) were submitted (Programat CS2The, Ivoclar Vivadent) for burning of crystallization. The marginal integrity of the crowns was measured using the Laser Confocal Scanning Microscope (Lext OLS 4100, 3D measuring laser microscope,... (Complete abstract click electronic access below) / Mestre

Atualmente, a demanda e a necessidade de metodologias analíticas e bioanalíticas que promovam análise rápida e seletiva tem impulsionado o constante desenvolvimento de sorventes para preparo de amostra e fases estacionárias para cromatografia líquida de alta eficiência (HPLC). Desta maneira, esta tese tem por objetivo desenvolver materiais utilizando precursores de sílica com aplicação em preparo de amostra e suportes cromatográficos para cromatografia líquida de ultra alta eficiência (UHPLC). Foram sintetizadas e caracterizadas duas fases extratoras as quais tiveram sua aplicabilidade demonstrada na extração de fármacos em fluidos biológicos empregando a técnica de extração em fase sólida (SPE). A primeira metodologia desenvolvida foi a síntese de partículas de sílica empregando precursores de baixo custo (silicato de sódio) pelo método sil-gel. Após a funcionalização com grupamento C18, e caracterização da fase extratora, o material sintetizado foi aplicado em SPE off-line para a determinação de fluoxetina e seu metabólito, norfluoxetina, em plasma humano por HPLC-UV. O método desenvolvido foi validado e aplicado em amostra de plasma de pacientes sob tratamento de fluoxetina. Além disso, o sorvente desenvolvido apresentou resultados similares quando comparado com fases extratoras comerciais. O segundo método desenvolvido utilizou a técnica de impressão molecular (MIP) a qual tem se tornado uma fase extratora atrativa devido a sua maior seletividade em relação as fases típicas empregadas em SPE. Ao mesmo tempo, o uso de SPE online com MIP (MISPE) é uma alternativa atraente no preparo de amostra, pois é simples, diminui o tempo total da análise, necessita de pequena quantidade de amostra, e pode ser automatizado. Assim, MIP amino-funcionalizado pelo processo sol-gel utilizando ibuprofeno como template foi sintetizado. Para comparação, o polímero não impresso (NIP) foi preparado nas mesmas condições, sem a presença do template. As análises por cromatografia líquida foram realizadas utilizando uma coluna de extração MIP e uma coluna analítica em fase reversa configuradas para operar no modo SPE online por column switching. O método desenvolvido, MISPE-HPLC-UV, foi validado e aplicado na extração seletiva de cinco anti-inflamatórios não esteroidais (NSAIDs) em urina humana com um tempo total de análise de 22 minutos. Além dos materiais voltados para preparo de amostra, foi avaliado a síntese e caracterização de suporte cromatográfico baseado em sílica com diâmetro de partícula abaixo de 2 µm com aplicabilidade em análises rápidas em cromatografia (UHPLC). Nesta vertente, partículas de sílica esférica não porosa (0,9 µm) foram sintetizadas pelo método sol-gel com DPR abaixo de 10 %. As partículas foram funcionalizadas com o grupamento C18 (ODS) e submetidas posteriormente ao processo de endcapping (TMS) para operar em modo reverso. Métodos físico-químicos de caracterização foram utilizados para determinar a morfologia, área superficial e quantidade de carbono na superfície do material. Adicionalmente, as técnicas de infravermelho e ressonância magnética nuclear forneceram informações sobre a estrutura da sílica e das ligações após a funcionalização. A fase estacionária foi empacotada em uma coluna (40 mm x 0,25 mm) e a sua aplicabilidade foi avaliada em cromatografia líquida capilar (cLC). Apesar de não alcançar a eficiência ótima da separação cromatográfica devido a limitação instrumental, a fase estacionária sub 1 µm apresenta potencial para separações rápidas sem perda de eficiência. / Currently, the demand and need for bioanalytical and analytical methodologies that promotes rapid and selective analysis has stimulated the development of sorbents for sample preparation and stationary phases for high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC). Therefore, this thesis aims to develop materials using silica precursors with application in sample preparation and chromatographic supports for ultra high performance liquid chromatography (UHPLC). Thus, in this study two sorbents were synthesized and characterized and their applicability was demonstrated in the extraction of drugs in biological fluids employing the solid phase extraction technique (SPE). The first method developed was the synthesis of silica particles employing low cost precursors (sodium silicate) using the sil-gel method. After functionalization with C18 group and characterization of the extraction phase, the synthesized material was applied to SPE off-line for the determination of fluoxetine and its metabolite, norfluoxetine, in human plasma by HPLC-UV. The method was validated and applied to plasma samples from patients treated with fluoxetine. Furthermore, the labmade sorbent presented similar results when compared with commercial ones. The second method developed used the molecular imprinting technique (MIP) that has become an attractive sorbent due to its greater selectivity over the typical phases employed in SPE. At the same time, the use of online SPE with MIP (MISPE) is an attractive alternative in sample preparation because it is simple, reduces the total time of analysis, needs little amount of sample and can be automated. Thus, MIP amino-functionalized by the sol-gel method using ibuprofen as template was synthesized. For comparison, the non-imprinted polymer (NIP) was prepared under the same conditions without the presence of template. LC analysis was performed using a MIP extraction column and a reverse phase analytical column in order to perform column switching on-line sample separation. The developed method, MISPE-HPLC-UV, was validated and applied to the selective extraction of five anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) in human urine with a total analysis time of 22 minutes. Moreover it was evaluated the synthesis and characterization of chromatographic support based on silica with particle diameter under 2 µm with applicability in fast LC analysis (UHPLC). In this instance, spherical particles of non-porous silica (0.9 µm) were synthesized by sol-gel method with RSD below 10 %. The particles were functionalized with the C18 group and submitted to the endcapping process with TMS to operate in reverse phase mode. Physico-chemical methods were used to determine the morphology, surface area and amount of carbon in the silica surface. Additionally, the infrared and nuclear magnetic resonance techniques provided information about the structure of silica and bonds after the functionalization step. The stationary phase was packed into a column (40 mm x 0.25 mm), and its applicability was evaluated in capillary liquid chromatography (cLC). Although optimum chromatographic efficiency was not achieved separation due to instrumental limitations, the sub 1 µm stationary phase has potential for rapid separations without loss of efficiency.

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