The curriculum at the English Language Center (ELC) at Brigham Young University (BYU) currently has two programs: Foundations and Academic. In order for students to progress from Foundations to the Academic Program, they must pass their Level Achievement Tests (LATs), which are administered as final exams. Each semester there are students who do not pass their LATs. The question then is what should happen to these students? Should they be asked to leave the ELC, should they have to repeat the same level until they pass, or should they be promoted without passing their LATs? This project presents an alternative solution to this situation through a curriculum specifically designed for these students. Outlined in this document are the analysis, design, development, and results of implementing that curriculum. The main elements of the course consist of 3 main classes: Reading, Listening/Speaking, Writing/Grammar, and an individualized Language Learning Plan (LLP) that allows the curriculum to be tailored to meet the individual student needs. These LLPs are an integral part of the curriculum and both the problems and benefits associated with them are set out in this paper. The course is woven together using a themed textbook series, which recycles vocabulary and helps to ensure that the students experience an integrated system despite having 3 separate classes. Budgeting is always a consideration for any school, and methods to increase the cost effectiveness of the curriculum are also discussed at various points of the document. Finally, the outcomes and value of the program to the different stakeholders and lessons learned are outlined in order to provide a summary of the overall usefulness and effectiveness of the General Academic Prep (GAP) curriculum.

This study examined the attitude, academic preparation, and practice competence of social workers in relation to substance use disorder in the state of Georgia. Three hundred and one (301) survey participants responded to the study for which they were selected, utilizing non probability convenience sampling. The survey participants were composed of bachelor-, master-, and doctoral-level students and professionals who currently live in the state of Georgia. The survey questionnaire titled A Study of Social Workers in Relation to Substance Use Disorders consisted of 35 closed-ended questions. The findings of the study indicated that although there was a statistically significant difference in the attitude of BSW, MSW, and DSW/PhD social workers overall, there was no statistically significant difference found with regard to academic preparation or practice competence.

ABSTRACT EXPLORING COLLEGE READINESS: SELF-PERCEPTIONS OF EARLY COLLEGE STUDENTS by Kim R. Ramsey-White Research shows that too many students are graduating from high school ill-prepared to be successful in the postsecondary environment. This study examined the high school experiences of dual-enrollment students who participated in an Early College High School, and how the students perceived their high school experiences in preparing them for college. Additionally the study sought to understand the role that social capital played in the students’ preparation for college. In-depth interviews with 13 African American students, some of whom were first-generation college attendees, were used to illuminate the student voice in an effort to learn how early college practices and strategies were beneficial and/or detrimental to their preparation for college. Data from the study were analyzed using a college readiness framework developed by David Conley (2007) which focuses on four dimensions of college readiness: (1) Key cognitive strategies, (2) academic content, (3) academic skills and behavior, and (4) contextual skills and awareness. Findings from the study indicate that the students’ Early College High School experiences increased their confidence as college students (key cognitive strategies), taught them the benefits of time management and working in study groups (academic skills and behavior), and provided meaningful relationships and social networks that allowed them to navigate the college application and financial aid processes (contextual skills and awareness). The students also expressed concern that there was very limited alignment between the high school academic courses and expectations and those in the postsecondary institutions they attended. The results of the study contribute to the scholarship on the Early College model.

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<p> </p><p>Denna undersökning syftar till att belysa elevers perspektiv kring orsaker till omval på gymnasiet. Uppsatsen är baserad på kvalitativ forskning och sex elever som gjort omval på gymnasiet har intervjuats. Ibland fokuserar omvalet på frånfaktorer och tillfaktorer. Orsakerna till varför elever bytte <strong>från</strong> ett gymnasieprogram var osäkerhet, dålig organisation, boende på annan ort, obekvämt boende, ångrat sitt yrkesval, tröttnat på ämnen på programmet, ointresse, lågt studietempo samt otillräcklig kunskap om sig själv och om programmet. Skälen att elever bytte<strong> till</strong> ett gymnasieprogram var intressen, osäkerhet och kamrater. En strategi var att förlänga betänketiden innan yrkesvalet, då bytte man till ett studieinriktat program. Man kan se att elevernas senaste omval upplevs mer säkra än tidigare val. Faktum är att alla elever valt yrkesförberedande program från grundskolan. De elever som gick på annan ort sökte sig hemåt i omvalet. Samtliga elever har bytt från yrkesförberedande program till studieförberedande gymnasieprogram. Information om gymnasiet och de förberedande aktiviteterna inom studie- och yrkesvägledning är något som skolan erbjuder inför gymnasieval. Eleverna i denna undersökning har nämnt många olika aktiviteter inom studie och yrkesvägledning men de enda kommentarerna kring detta var att det var för lite praktik och att man inte lärde sig så mycket av studiebesök på företag. Föräldrar, kamrater, vägledare och mentorer är de man i denna undersökning talar med inför sina omval. Alla informanter hävdar att de pratar med kompisar men påtalar också att det är deras egen vilja som styr. Trots denna rapports begränsningar visar detta arbete på att det för en del elever kan vara för tidigt att göra studie- och yrkesval redan från grundskolan, årskurs nio.</p> / <p> </p><p>The purpose of our essay is to shed light on the reasons for students making a new/second selection of program to upper secondary school.  The essay is based upon qualitative research and interviews with six pupils who have made a new selection.  Often the causes for making a new selection are either to leave a particular program or to enter a particular program.  Some of the reasons for students changing <strong><em>from</em></strong> a program are uncertainty, poor organization, living away from home, uncomfortable living quarters, tired of the program, lack of interest, low pace of study, as well as a lack of knowledge of one's self and/or the program.  The reasons for a student changing <strong><em>to</em></strong> a particular program are interest, uncertainty and friends.  One strategy was to extend the time for consideration regarding choice of vocation and then changing to a study-specific program.  It is apparent that the most recent selection was considered more certain than previous selections.  All of the students in this study had chosen vocational programs while in comprehensive school.  Those students who studied in communities away from home chose to return to their home community to study.  All of the students have changed from vocational programs to programs preparing them for continued academic studies.  Information concerning upper secondary school and preparation for both vocational and academic studies is offered by the school before program selection.  The students in this study have mentioned numerous activities concerning academic and vocational preparation but their only comments concerning these activities were that there was too little practical experience and too little information presented during their educational visits to various businesses.  Before making a new choice of program, students generally discuss their choice with parents, friends, guidance counselors and mentors.  All the students claim that they had had discussions with their friends but that the final decision was their own. </p>

Denna undersökning syftar till att belysa elevers perspektiv kring orsaker till omval på gymnasiet. Uppsatsen är baserad på kvalitativ forskning och sex elever som gjort omval på gymnasiet har intervjuats. Ibland fokuserar omvalet på frånfaktorer och tillfaktorer. Orsakerna till varför elever bytte från ett gymnasieprogram var osäkerhet, dålig organisation, boende på annan ort, obekvämt boende, ångrat sitt yrkesval, tröttnat på ämnen på programmet, ointresse, lågt studietempo samt otillräcklig kunskap om sig själv och om programmet. Skälen att elever bytte till ett gymnasieprogram var intressen, osäkerhet och kamrater. En strategi var att förlänga betänketiden innan yrkesvalet, då bytte man till ett studieinriktat program. Man kan se att elevernas senaste omval upplevs mer säkra än tidigare val. Faktum är att alla elever valt yrkesförberedande program från grundskolan. De elever som gick på annan ort sökte sig hemåt i omvalet. Samtliga elever har bytt från yrkesförberedande program till studieförberedande gymnasieprogram. Information om gymnasiet och de förberedande aktiviteterna inom studie- och yrkesvägledning är något som skolan erbjuder inför gymnasieval. Eleverna i denna undersökning har nämnt många olika aktiviteter inom studie och yrkesvägledning men de enda kommentarerna kring detta var att det var för lite praktik och att man inte lärde sig så mycket av studiebesök på företag. Föräldrar, kamrater, vägledare och mentorer är de man i denna undersökning talar med inför sina omval. Alla informanter hävdar att de pratar med kompisar men påtalar också att det är deras egen vilja som styr. Trots denna rapports begränsningar visar detta arbete på att det för en del elever kan vara för tidigt att göra studie- och yrkesval redan från grundskolan, årskurs nio. / The purpose of our essay is to shed light on the reasons for students making a new/second selection of program to upper secondary school.  The essay is based upon qualitative research and interviews with six pupils who have made a new selection.  Often the causes for making a new selection are either to leave a particular program or to enter a particular program.  Some of the reasons for students changing from a program are uncertainty, poor organization, living away from home, uncomfortable living quarters, tired of the program, lack of interest, low pace of study, as well as a lack of knowledge of one's self and/or the program.  The reasons for a student changing to a particular program are interest, uncertainty and friends.  One strategy was to extend the time for consideration regarding choice of vocation and then changing to a study-specific program.  It is apparent that the most recent selection was considered more certain than previous selections.  All of the students in this study had chosen vocational programs while in comprehensive school.  Those students who studied in communities away from home chose to return to their home community to study.  All of the students have changed from vocational programs to programs preparing them for continued academic studies.  Information concerning upper secondary school and preparation for both vocational and academic studies is offered by the school before program selection.  The students in this study have mentioned numerous activities concerning academic and vocational preparation but their only comments concerning these activities were that there was too little practical experience and too little information presented during their educational visits to various businesses.  Before making a new choice of program, students generally discuss their choice with parents, friends, guidance counselors and mentors.  All the students claim that they had had discussions with their friends but that the final decision was their own.

Longtemps ignorés ou déniés, des faits de maltraitance sont aujourd’hui régulièrement signalés et reconnus comme avérés dans des institutions qui accueillent des personnes en situation de handicap. Pour les prévenir, il est préconisé de former le personnel et même de rendre cette thématique obligatoire dans la formation initiale des différents accompagnants. Cependant, pratiquement rien n’est dit sur le contenu des formations à dispenser, ni les modalités pédagogiques à mettre en œuvre. Cette thèse analyse un programme de formation et ses retombées. Ce programme a été élaboré dans une perspective de prévention active en prenant en compte l’évolution du concept de maltraitance, la nécessité d’un travail préalable sur ses représentations et l’option d’une vision écosystémique de cette problématique. Il propose trois modalités pédagogiques distinctes afin d’en vérifier les retombées. Il est dispensé à des travailleurs sociaux en dernière année d’une formation initiale. Notre démarche vérifie l’hypothèse que des changements de représentations sur ce qu’est la maltraitance et ses facteurs de protection surviennent en cours de formation et que ces derniers pourront amener le déploiement d’actions spécifiques afin de la prévenir. Elle permet d’une part de dessiner des perspectives méthodologiques pour l’analyse d’une telle formation et d’autre part de faire des recommandations quant aux contenus et aux modalités pédagogiques à prioriser. / Long ignored or denied, incidents of abuse are now regularly reported and recognized as commonplace in institutions catering for people with disabilities. It is widely recommended that staff should receive training in order to help prevent such abuse, and even that such training modules should now be made compulsory in initial training programmes for all staff working directly with residents. However, virtually nothing is said about the content of such courses, nor about the pedagogical approaches that should be adopted. This thesis analyses such a training program and its outcomes. The programme was conceived with a view to improving active prevention, taking into account the evolution of the concept of abuse, the need for prior work on representations of abuse and the option of an eco-systemic approach to the issue. In order to better understand outcomes, three distinct pedagogical approaches were included. The programme is proposed to social workers during the final year of their initial training. Our approach tests the hypothesis that changes in representations of what constitutes abuse and its factors of protection occur during the training course and may result in specific preventive action. It allows us to develop the methodological approaches needed to analyse such a training programme and also to make recommendations regarding the content and the adoption of appropriate pedagogical methods.