The role of narrative writing in improving professional practice

2012 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
pp. 161-175 ◽  
Author(s):  
K. Attard
Keyword(s):  
Professional Practice ◽  
Narrative Writing

Mr. and Mrs. Smith: A Student Introduction to Federal Tax Compliance and Documentation

2015 ◽  
Vol 31 (1) ◽  
pp. 119-132 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michaele L. Morrow ◽  
Shane R. Stinson
Keyword(s):  
Communication Skills ◽  
Professional Practice ◽  
Income Tax ◽  
Tax Compliance ◽  
Personal Income Tax ◽  
Initial Information ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Client Advocacy ◽  
Tax Practice

ABSTRACT In this case, students assume the role of new accounting staff tasked with the preparation of a personal income tax return and supporting documentation for a client of their firm. Students are provided prior year work papers and client communications, a copy of the prior year's tax return, as well as a letter and supporting documents from the client for the current year. To complete the case, students generate questions based on the initial information provided, meet face-to-face with the client, and roll forward a set of electronic work papers before submitting a complete current year engagement file for senior review. This case adds work papers and client interaction to the traditional tax compliance case to reinforce both the technical and communication skills valued in professional practice. The formulation of questions for the client also allows students to practice discussing technical topics in a non-technical manner and underscores the required balance between attitudes of client advocacy stressed in professional tax practice and legal requirements for “good-faith” tax return reporting. This case is appropriate for an individual income tax course at either the undergraduate or graduate level, and can be easily adapted to increase or decrease difficulty.

Virtue Ethics and/or Virtue Epistemology: A Response to Anton Froeyman

2012 ◽  
Vol 6 (3) ◽  
pp. 432-446
Author(s):  
Herman Paul
Keyword(s):  
Virtue Ethics ◽  
Professional Practice ◽  
Virtue Epistemology ◽  
Ethical Perspective ◽  
Moral Virtues ◽  
Intellectual Courage ◽  
Virtuous Behavior ◽  
Moral Dimensions ◽  
Ethical Approaches

Abstract In response to Anton Froeyman’s paper, “Virtues of Historiography,” this article argues that philosophers of history interested in why historians cherish such virtues as carefulness, impartiality, and intellectual courage would do wise not to classify these virtues unequivocally as either epistemic or moral virtues. Likewise, in trying to grasp the roles that virtues play in the historian’s professional practice, philosophers of history would be best advised to avoid adopting either an epistemological or an ethical perspective. Assuming that the historian’s virtuous behavior has epistemic and moral dimensions (as well as aesthetic, political, and other dimensions), this article advocates a non-reductionist account of historical scholarship, which acknowledges that the virtues cherished by historians usually play a variety of roles, depending on the goals they are supposed to serve. Given that not the least important of these goals are epistemic ones, the articles concludes that virtue ethical approaches, to the extent that they are focused on the acquisition of moral instead of epistemic goods, insufficiently recognize the role of virtue in the pursuit of such epistemic aims as knowledge and understanding.

scholarly journals Women’s postnatal care based on the Polish and international recommendations

2018 ◽  
Vol 17 (3) ◽  
pp. 65-68
Author(s):  
Agnieszka Czerwińska-Osipiak ◽  
Beata Pięta ◽  
Justyna Kamińska ◽  
Halina Nowakowska
Keyword(s):  
Professional Practice ◽  
Postpartum Period ◽  
Postnatal Care ◽  
Perinatal Care ◽  
World Health Organisation ◽  
Postnatal Period ◽  
World Health ◽  
Care Providers ◽  
Risk Pregnancy

Abstract Introduction. The issue of high-risk pregnancy has been widely discussed in the recent years. As a result, many countries have introduced programs to improve perinatal care in order to meet the needs of pregnant women as well as those going into labour. Much less attention was dedicated to health and social circumstances of women in the postpartum period. The World Health Organisation developed a document (WHO Recommendations on Postnatal Care of the Mother and Newborn, 2013) in which it clearly defines recommendations formulated for the professionals who are care providers to the child and the mother after birth. The authors of the report indicate that the postnatal period is crucial for both the mothers and their children, and the lack of proper care given to them may lead to deterioration of their health and even death. According to the code of professional practice, the Polish midwife identifies and determines individuals’ requirements as well as health needs, recognizes nursing difficulties, and, effectively plans and oversees their care. The Polish guideline for the highest standard of medical care during pregnancy, the delivery, the postpartum period and the neonatal care is the Regulation of the Health Minister from 20th September 2012. Aim. This paper collected current and adopted recommendations regarding postpartum care with an emphasis on the significant role of the midwife.

scholarly journals Metodología para la dirección de las prácticas preprofesionales en la familia de especialidades Mecánicas en la Educación Técnica Profesional

2016 ◽  
pp. 143
Author(s):  
Fredys García González ◽  
Vivian Arencibia Fernández
Keyword(s):  
Vocational Education ◽  
Professional Practice ◽  
Management Practices ◽  
Technical Training ◽  
Professional Practices ◽  
Role Of Teachers ◽  
Technical And Vocational Education ◽  
Training Of Personnel

RESUMENLas prácticas preprofesionales en las especialidades de Mecánica en la Educación Técnica y Profesional han presentado limitaciones en la calidad de formación del egresado, cuestión motivada fundamentalmente por las deficiencias en la preparación para la dirección del sistema de influencias. De este modo, en el presente artículo se presenta una metodología para la dirección de las prácticas, la cual ha sido diseñada teniendo en cuenta las funciones de los profesores y tutores. La introducción de esta ha facilitado la preparación técnica y metodológica del personal implicado.Palabras clave: Práctica preprofesionales, técnico en formación, tutor.Methodology for conducting pre-professional practices in the Mechanics specialty in Professional Technical EducationABSTRACTPre-professional practices in the mechanics field at the technical and vocational education had limitations in the quality of training for graduates, due mainly to deficiencies in preparing the management of the influence system. This article presents a methodology for management practices, which was designed taking into account the role of teachers and tutors. Its introduction has facilitated the technical and methodological training of personnel involved.Key words: Pre-professional practice, technical training, tutor.

scholarly journals The role of clinical guidelines in establishing competent professional practice

2019 ◽  
Vol 48 (1-2) ◽  
pp. 22-24 ◽  
Author(s):  
David Pakchung ◽  
Morag Smith ◽  
Catherine Hughes
Keyword(s):  
Professional Practice ◽  
Clinical Guidelines

scholarly journals Humanization of childbirth: meanings and perceptions of nurses

2017 ◽  
Vol 21 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Andrêssa Batista Possati ◽  
Lisie Alende Prates ◽  
Luiza Cremonese ◽  
Juliane Scarton ◽  
Camila Neumaier Alves ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Child Health ◽  
Professional Practice ◽  
Teaching Hospital ◽  
Maternal And Child Health ◽  
Health Professionals ◽  
Descriptive Study ◽  
Southern Brazil ◽  
Qualitative Descriptive ◽  
And Child Health

Abstract Objective: To know the meanings attributed to humanized childbirth by nurses of an obstetric center. Method: A qualitative descriptive study was carried out with nurses from a teaching hospital, located in southern Brazil. An operational proposal was used. The participants were six nurses who worked in the service. Results: The humanization of childbirth was understood as a set of practices and attitudes based on dialogue, empathy and embracement; the provision of guidelines; the appreciation of parturients' singularities; the performance of procedures proven to be beneficial to maternal and child health and continuous professional updating. Conclusion: The humanization of birth is still a challenge in professional practice. The role of women, the respect for their rights and the commitment of health professionals are the foundation of the humanization of childbirth.

Participatory Design Practices in Mental Health in the UK: Rebutting the Optimism

Design Issues ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 34 (4) ◽  
pp. 25-36 ◽  
Author(s):  
Paola Pierri
Keyword(s):  
Professional Practice ◽  
Participatory Design ◽  
Complex Dynamics ◽  
Community Organizations ◽  
Political Engagement ◽  
Public Realm ◽  
The Public ◽  
Design Practices ◽  
The Uk

In what has been defined as an “era of participation,” design practices have become very central to the process of making publics and in bringing to life the dream of developing new ways of political engagement. By reflecting on my professional practice, I highlight the overly optimistic attitude that—most of the time—over-simplifies the role of design, especially when applied in public and community organizations. I illustrate participation as a paradox in itself, by problematizing the role and meaning of participatory encounters, and revealing some complex dynamics of exclusion and self-exclusion that are at play in the public realm.

I See Therefore I Think

2018 ◽  
pp. 62-76
Author(s):  
J. T. Torres
Keyword(s):  
Writing Instruction ◽  
Cognitive Theory ◽  
Visual Learning ◽  
Phonological Loop ◽  
Narrative Writing ◽  
Pedagogical Strategies ◽  
Reading And Writing ◽  
The World ◽  
Processing Information

This chapter uses cognitive theory of information processing to demonstrate the role of visual learning in the context of reading and writing. According to the theory, individuals do not take a singular approach to processing information. Rather, they experience the world through visual and verbal channels. Information is then organized by working memory into more comprehensive models—the visuo-spatial sketchpad and the phonological loop. The author considers pedagogical strategies for writing instruction that rely on the multimedia principle, which states that our minds work best when learning combines the visual with the aural. The specific mission of the chapter is to show how the multimedia principle can benefit writing instruction in three different contexts: 1) reading and writing comprehension, 2) narrative writing, and 3) grammar usage. The chapter concludes with the suggestion that learning through images is not just a cultural phenomenon, but also a scientific one.

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