This study aimed at investigating the effectiveness of induction program applied to candidate teachers. The effectiveness of the program was evaluated by focusing on the perceptions of the stakeholders of the induction program / the managers, the implementers of the program / candidate teachers to whom the program implemented / and the mentor teachers, implementers of the practical training. To this end, the CIPP evaluation model was utilized. Through in-depth interviews, the data were collected from 14 candidate teachers, 4 program managers and 4 mentor teachers from 6 public schools. The challenges and/or problems in implementation of the Teacher Induction Program perceived by the stakeholders of the Teacher Induction Program were revealed as the discrepancy between the needs of the program participants and aims of the program / lack of effective methods, materials and equipment / unnecessary courses in the program / unreliable and invalid exams and inefficient program instructors.

Tyrimo problema, aktualumas ir naujumas Nuolat tobulinant kirpėjų profesijos mokytojų profesines kompetencijas, kurių dėka būtų kartu gerinami mokinių praktiniai įgūdžiai ir žinios, parengsime kūrybingus, kompetentingus, aukštos kvalifikacijos kirpėjus, gebančius taikyti naujas darbo technikas ir technologijas, turinčius puikias galimybes Europos darbo rinkose. Svarbu, kad patys profesijos mokytojai siektų tobulėti. Todėl profesinių kompetencijų tobulinimas yra aktuali problema, nuo kurios priklauso praktinio mokymo kokybė. Lietuvoje yra atlikta tyrimų apie įvairių profesijų atstovų požiūrį į profesines kompetencijas, jų raišką bei tobulinimo/si poreikius. Tad akivaizdu, kad kompetencijoms skiriamas didelis dėmesys, tačiau mažai tyrinėta kirpėjų profesijos mokytojų tobulnimąsi, kaip prielaida praktinio mokymo kokybei gerinti. Todėl šiame darbe, bus siekiama atskleisti kirpėjų profesijos mokytojų požiūrį ir socialinių dalininkų nuomonę į profesinių kompetencijų tobulinimo svarbą, gerinant praktinio mokymo kokybę. Tyrimo tikslas – Pristatyti kirpėjų profesijos mokytojų profesinių kompetencijų tobulinimą kaip prielaidą praktinio mokymo kokybei gerinti. Tyrimo uždaviniai: 1. Pristatyti praktinio mokymo kokybės užtikrinimo sampratą. 2. Teoriškai pagrįsti profesijos mokytojų profesinių kompetencijų tobulinimo aktualumą praktinio mokymo kokybei gerinti. 3. Atskleisti kirpėjų profesijos mokytojų požiūrį į jų profesinių kompetencijų tobulinimo svarbą siekiant gerinti praktinio mokymo... [toliau žr. visą tekstą] / The problem, relevance and novelty of research. Consequently, the development of professional competency is closely linked not only with the quality of the practical training but it may cause great changes in the education system as well. So, only the constant development of Hairdresser‘s professional competency can help to give a propper training for young professionals having great possibilities in European labor market. That is why the Professional competency development is a key problem which says greatly on the quality of practical training. The research of different specialits‘ attitude towards professional competence as well as the needs of it among the learners was carried out in Lithuania. It is obvious that competency is highlighted greatly but little research is done in the field of competency development as the assumption to improve the quality of practical training. Following the situation, the main objective of the work is to reveal both, the attitudes of Hairdressers’ professional trainers and stakeholders' towards the importance of professional competency development with the aim to improve the quality of practical training. The aim of the research – to present the professional competency development of Hairdressers’ trainers as the assumption to improve the quality of practical training. The tasks of the research: 1. To deliver the assurance concept of practical training quality. 2. To stimulate theoretically the development of professional... [to full text]

At the beginning of the 21st century has the nurssing care been undergoing and constantly is undergoing some significant changes. These changes are related to the admission of the Czech Republic into the European Union, where healthcare is transformed and demands for professional training of nurses are increasing. Because of the indispensable position of general nurses in the health care system, it is essential that to create conditions for education to meet all the training requirements. Understanding students' stance in this area can help to plan practical lessons and can also reveal both the strengths and weaknesses of practical training in selected departments. The aim of the diploma thesis was to find out how students of the general nurse field perceive professional practical training in selected departments and which categories they most often mention in their essays. Following the set of objectives, the hypothesis and three research questions were established. For the empirical part of the diploma thesis was used the research method of content analysis of data in which a quantitative and qualitative approach was applied. In terms of quantitative data analysis, the technique of frequency analysis was chosen and, in order to achieve a deeper meaning of the content structure of the text, a qualitative content analysis of the data was used where the valency analysis technique was used. The results of the research show that the practical training significantly influences the nursing staff, the possibility to learn professional skills, the contribution of practical practical training, mentor nurse, patients / clients, communication at the workplace, the possibility of working with documentation and attendance at the visit and the number of students Practice. Other factors that affect student practical training are apprehensions and fear, stress and psychological difficulty of general nurse work, adherence to the principles of barrier nursing care, supervision, and burnout. The diploma thesis can help to improve the quality and planning of practical education in the bachelor study field general nurse and as a valuable feedback for the students. It can also be used as a basis for the elaboration of a specialized article and for further research.

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The College of Public Health at East Tennessee State University started a program in 2011 to teach the skills needed to protect and promote health and well-being in resource-limited settings. The need to provide public health services in resource-limited settings exists in both wilderness and isolated settings and when a disaster disrupts basic societal infrastructure. In these settings, lives may depend on the ability to provide water, sanitation, hygiene, shelter, first aid, and other basic services. Over the last decade, the college expanded the program considerably into what is now known as Project EARTH (Employing Available Resources to Transform Health) that now includes several different academic courses as well as programs designed to develop innovative solutions to address the needs of people in resource-limited settings. Working in a resource-limited setting requires effectively utilizing locally available resources to improve and protect people's health and well-being. Project EARTH focuses on teaching students to design and create specific products for these situations while progressively honing those cross-cutting skills necessary to work effectively in these settings-notably teamwork, creativity, and resilience. To this end, Project EARTH implements a sequential learning process that includes significant hands-on training and simulated experiences with debriefing opportunities at the end of each activity. Project EARTH may serve as a useful model for others considering a similar training program.

Einleitung Der amtliche Tierarzt nimmt im europäischen Recht eine Schlüsselposition für den gesundheitlichen Verbraucherschutz und den Tierschutz von Schlachttieren ein. Zu Beginn der amtlichen fleisch-hygienischen Tätigkeit ist eine 200-stündige Pflichtassistenz vorgeschrieben. Gleichwohl wurde vor dem Hintergrund dieser verantwortungsvollen Tätigkeit die Wichtigkeit einer praktischen Ausbildung in der Schlachttier- und Fleischuntersuchung während des Veterinärmedizinstudiums sowohl rechtlich als auch durch verschiedene Organisationen hervorgehoben. In der Studienordnung nimmt das sogenannte „Schlachthofpraktikum“ mit 100 Stunden etwa ein Viertel der lebensmittelhygienischen Ausbildungszeit ein. Obligatorische Ziele dieses Lehrformats sind das Üben der amtlichen Ante- und Post-Mortem-Untersuchung bei den Tierarten Rind und Schwein, sowie das Informieren über die tierschutzgerechte Behandlung der Schlachttiere. In der Fachliteratur finden sich erste modellhafte, gleichwohl keine umfassenden Untersuchungen zum „Schlachthofpraktikum“ in Deutschland. Ziel der Untersuchung Daher widmet sich diese Dissertation einer tiefergehenden Untersuchung der praktischen Ausbildung in der Schlachttier- und Fleischuntersuchung. Hierbei sollten die studentischen Lernerfahrungen sowie die Meinungsbilder von Studierenden und amtlichen Tierärzten evaluiert und ausgewählte Situationen am Praktikumsschlachtbetrieb erhoben werden. Material und Methoden Im Rahmen einer Querschnittsstudie wurden zwei schriftliche, standardisierte Methoden (Evaluierung gemäß der Deutschen Veterinärmedizinischen Gesellschaft und eigene Erhebung) bei Leipziger Veterinärmedizinstudierenden der Abschlussjahrgänge 2008-2014 angewandt. Die Evaluierung umfasste eine Checkliste sowie je einen Bewertungsbogen für den Studierenden und den amtlichen Tierarzt. Die Erhebung kam aufgrund von Weiterentwicklungen in drei Versionen zur Anwendung. Ergebnisse Bei der Evaluierung gaben die 705 Studierenden an, zu 82,1 % (n=579) einen und zu 17,9 % (n=126) mehrere Praktikumsbetriebe besucht zu haben. Dabei wurden einige Betriebe mit zunehmender Häufigkeit benannt. Über 95,7 % (n=675) der Studierenden bestätigten die obligatorischen Praktikums-inhalte (Schlachttieruntersuchung: 95,7 %; n=674 / Fleischuntersuchung: 96,7 %; n=682 / Tierschutz-aspekte: 95,7 %; n=675). Die Fleischuntersuchung im Verdachtsfall markierten etwa drei Viertel der Teilnehmer (Rind: 69,4 %; n=489 / Schwein: 76,7 %; n=541). Viele Studierende gaben darüber hinaus weitere Themen an, wie bspw. Hygiene und Schlachttechnologie. Ein Abschlussgespräch notierten 79,4 % (n=559) der Praktikanten. Das Meinungsbild der Studierenden und amtlichen Tierärzte bzgl. des Praktikums fiel größtenteils positiv aus. 54,7 % (n=242) der amtlichen Tierärzte nahmen zudem an, die Studierenden für eine spätere fleischhygienische Tätigkeit motiviert zu haben; dem gegenüber gaben dies nur 31,1 % (n=138) der Studierenden an. Ausgewählte Situationen am Schlachtbetrieb wurden mithilfe der Erhebungen dokumentiert. Die Durchführung der Schlachttieruntersuchung beim Rind bzw. Schwein wurde in 97,6 % (n=249) resp. 96,1 % (n=269) Erhebungen notiert. Die rechtskonforme Fleischuntersuchung am bovinen bzw. porcinen Magen-Darm-Trakt wurde zu 7,5 % (n=18) resp. 6,7 % (n=17) beschrieben. Die Leberlymphknoten beim Schwein wurden laut 8,2 % (n=30) der Erhebungen vorschriftsgemäß untersucht. In 64,8 % (n=406) der Erhebungen wurden – zumeist mehrere – Tierschutzprobleme angegeben. Als Reaktion auf die Tierschutzprobleme wurden in 86,0 % (n=296) der Erhebungen Typ 2 und Typ 3 amtliche Maßnahmen dokumentiert. Schlussfolgerungen Die Konzentrierung der Praktikanten auf ausgewählte Schlachtbetriebe kann auf den bundesweiten Rückgang an geeigneten Praktikumsstätten infolge von Betriebsschließungen und Tierarten-spezialisierungen zurückgeführt werden. Für eine erleichterte Organisation des Praktikums ist daher (i) eine rechtlich fixierte Zutrittsberechtigung für veterinärmedizinische Praktikanten im Schlacht-betrieb und (ii) eine Reduktion der Praktikumsanforderungen von zwei auf eine Pflichttierart wichtig. Trotz dieser organisatorischen Schwierigkeiten hat sich das Praktikum aufgrund der vielfältigen Inhalte als wichtiges Ausbildungsformat bestätigt. Gleichwohl wurde die Vermittlung der obligatorischen Inhalte nicht von allen Teilnehmern angegeben, was eine Nichterfüllung der Studienvorgaben darstellt. Wie die Erhebung zeigte, kann dies durch eine mangelnde oder fehlerhafte Demonstration im Schlachtbetrieb begründet werden. Aus fachlicher und didaktischer Sicht ist der Anteil an Studierenden ohne Angabe der erweiterten Fleischuntersuchung im Verdachtsfall (23-30 %) besonders kritisch zu werten. Zum einen muss der amtliche Tierarzt nach europäischem Recht die erweiterte Fleischuntersuchung selbstständig durchführen, weswegen das praktische Erlernen essentiell wichtig ist. Zum anderen erfolgt diese Untersuchung am Ausschleusband, wodurch der ökonomische Druck auf die Tierärzte entfällt und ausreichend Übungszeit ohne Störung des Routinebetriebs gegeben ist. Die häufig dokumentierten Tierschutzprobleme können den Studierenden die Wichtigkeit der amtlichen Überwachung und der eigenen Tätigkeit während des Praktikums verdeutlichen. Abschließend zeigen die Untersuchungsergebnisse die Notwendigkeit einer verstärkten Kommunikation zwischen den Ausbildenden der Hochschulen und der zuständigen Behörden für eine optimale Nutzung des Lehrformates „Schlachthofpraktikum“. / Introduction Within the European law, the official veterinarian plays a key role in protecting public health and animal welfare. Before starting to work as a veterinarian in the area of meat hygiene, a 200-hour mandatory training has to be completed. Nevertheless, the importance of a practical training in ante- and post-mortem inspection during veterinary studies was highlighted both by law and by different organisations. The German Federal Licensure Act for Veterinarians requires a so-called "abattoir internship" of 100 hours which represents a quarter of the complete food hygienic time quota. Mandatory contents are training the ante- and post-mortem inspection of cattle and pigs, as well as informing about the treatment of slaughter animals. In the literature, there are exemplary, however, no comprehensive studies on the "abattoir internship" in Germany. Aim of the study This thesis investigates the extramural practical training of ante- and post-mortem meat inspection. Particular emphasis is put on the evaluation of students’ learning experiences as well as the opinions of students and official veterinarians. Furthermore, particular circumstances of the abattoir are examined. Materials and Methods In a cross-sectional study, two written, standardized methods (an evaluation according to the German Veterinary Medical Society and an in-house survey) were conducted amongst veterinary students of the University of Leipzig who graduated between 2008 and 2014. The evaluation included a checklist and each an opinion poll for students and official veterinarians. Due to improvements, three versions of the survey were used. Results The evaluation stated that 82.1 % (n=579) of the 705 participating students visited one and 17.9 % (n=126) several abattoirs for their practical training. Some abattoirs were named more frequently. About 95.7 % (n=675) of the students confirmed the mandatory internship contents (ante-mortem inspection: 95.7 %; n=674 / post-mortem inspection: 96.7 %; n=682 / animal welfare aspects: 95.7 %; n 675). About three quarters of the participants highlighted the extended meat inspection in suspected cases (cattle: 69.4 %; n=489 / pig: 76.7 %; n=541). Many students also mentioned additional topics, such as hygiene and slaughter technology. 79.4 % (n=559) of the trainees recorded a final interview. The opinions of both students and official veterinarians regarding the extramural practical training were largely positive. 54.7 % (n=242) of the official veterinarians claimed to have motivated students for postgraduate meat hygiene activities; only 31.1 % (n=138) of the students indicated this too. Particular situations at the abattoir were documented in the surveys. 97.6 % (n=249), respectively 96.1 % (n=269) of the surveys mentioned that the ante-mortem inspection of cattle or pigs was carried out. The legally compliant meat inspection of the bovine or porcine gastrointestinal tract was described in 7.5 % (n=18) respectively 6.7 % (n=17) of the cases. The liver lymph nodes in pigs were duly examined in 8.2 % (n=30) of the surveys. In 64.8 % (n=406) cases – usually several – animal welfare problems were indicated. In 86.0 % (n=296) of the type-2- and type-3-surveys, it was reported that official measures were taken against these problems. Conclusions The concentration of trainees on selected abattoirs can be explained by the nationwide decline in suitable placement sites due to abattoir closures and animal species specializations. To facilitate the organisation of the extramural practical training, it is important (i) to legally regulate an access authorization for veterinary trainees at the abattoirs and (ii) to reduce the placement requirements from two to one duty species. Despite these organisational difficulties, the many varied contents have confirmed that this internship plays an important role as a training format in the training of veterinary students. However, not all participants specified the treatment of each mandatory content, which means that in these cases, the study requirements were not fulfilled. As the survey showed, this can be justified by a lack of or incorrect demonstration at the abattoir. From a professional and didactic point of view, the proportion of students who did not specify the extended post-mortem inspection in suspected cases (23-30%) must be evaluated critically. On the one hand, the official veterinarian must autonomously perform the extended meat inspection in accordance with the European law. Therefore, the practical training is of essential importance. On the other hand, this inspection is carried out on a second slaughter line, which reduces the economic pressure on the veterinarians and offers sufficient practice time without disturbing the routine operation. The frequently documented animal welfare problems can show students the importance of official supervision and their own value as trainees. Finally, the results highlight the need for an enhanced communication between the trainers of the universities and of the competent authorities in order to achieve the optimal use of the teaching format "abattoir internship".

The main instrument of improving the social work education in the Czech Republic is the guideline The Minimum Standards of Education in Social Work issued by the Association of Educators in Social Work. According to this Standard, a student of social work, as a future social worker, shall have not only theoretical, but also practical knowledge which include professional practical training and supervision. It is also essential to become aware of the fact that a student, as a future social worker, will bear the responsibility when helping people in difficulties. Therefore, the school should ensure that any information a student receives during his/her study, is supplied to him/her in a seizable form. That is why it is important that the school provides its students with a supervision which is to improve the quality of their professional preparation, offer them insight in social worker profession and help them solve not only any divergences a student can see between theory and practice. The aim of the Dissertation is to seek higher-education supervisors´ and students´ views of the supervision implemented as a part of future social workers´ studies. Two research questions have been raised within the Dissertation. How do the students future social workers perceive the supervision which is implemented as a part of studies? What do supervisors consider as the purpose of supervision (which is realised as a part of studies) for students future social workers? The necessary information for the elaboration of the Dissertation were acquired through qualitative research. Interviewing and a semi-structured dialogue technique were chosen as the most suitable data collection method. Two research groups were chosen for the needs of the Dissertation. The first group consists of highest-class students in the field of social work at the Faculty of Health and Social Sciences and Faculty of Theology at the University of South Bohemia in České Budějovice. The other research group consists of supervisors operating at the Faculty of Health and Social Sciences and Faculty of Theology at the University of South Bohemia in České Budějovice. The research showed that students perceive supervision as useful and purposeful. Students appreciate the possibility of exchanging their experience. Differences appeared regarding the duration of the supervision session. Students mostly do not know what to talk about during supervision. Greater part of the students has not a problem to confide to a supervisor, but shortcomings were also found in this respect. Regarding the supervisors of professional practical training, in their opinion, the purpose of supervision is especially to educate students, improve students' knowledge, interconnect the theory and the practice, support students in the course of their professional practical training and give students the opportunity to reflect their own practical experience. There was also raised an idea to establish supervision directly in workplaces, where students exercise their professional practical training. The Dissertation may serve as a feedback for supervisors and as an educational material for students. It can also be used to obtain a more comprehensive picture of functioning of school supervisions of professional practical training that takes place in universities.

The diploma work is focused on students of first year General Nurse who do not have medical high school education. These students during the preparation have to be familiar with significant amount of specialized curriculum before their first professional practice. The work investigated how this demanding preparation could be improved. The research showed that these students would welcome such optional course focused on practical training of nursing skills. This optional subject could result in a reduction of negative feelings from the first professional practice.

The thesis is focused on selection of methods and teaching strategies in teaching motor activities of secondary school students with special educational needs. The theoretical part deals with practical training, teaching methods, the influence of diversity to selection of appropriate methods and strategies used in practical training of students. . The empirical part of the thesis is a multiple case study based on observing a group of students with special educational needs during their practical training. The reserch was focused on using of particular methods regarding individual educational needs of the students.

Teaching methods change during times. The authors consider it essential to anchor the theoretical part of studies with practice in the natural environment. Therefore, to ensure the achievement of leaming outcomes, practical training is included in a number of courses in Estonian academic forestry education. The history of academic forestry education in Estonia starts in 1920. The Experimental Forest District at Järvselja was established in 1921. Since 1997 its name is the Foundation Järvselja Experimental and Training Centre and it belongs to the Estonian University of Life Sciences. The Järvselja Center's total area is 10 553 ha. Forest land comprises 6 626 ha, of which 2 723 ha are protected. Bogs form 3 147 ha of the Järvselja Centre's land. Järvselja Experimental and Training Centre is the only one in Estonia which has complete infrastructure for accommodation and catering. Every year Estonian forestry students have various practical training courses in Järvselja. In most cases, practical training is held in summer, but some courses are offered in winter (e.g. forest and timber measurement) as well. Also every year some graduation theses are defended on themes done in Järvselja forests. Forests in Järvselja are used to carry out several research projects, too.